Staffordshire Bull Terrier — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a height of 14 to 16 inches per the official standard.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Adult Staffordshire Bull Terrier weigh 28 to 38
pounds.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is described as smooth, short and close-lying, and should not be clipped or have whiskers removed.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Permitted coat colours are described as: Allowed colours are red, fawn, white, black or blue, with or without white markings.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The standard characterises the temperament as Its background gives the modern dog notable courage, high intelligence and tenacity.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults listed in the standard include: Black-and-tan or liver color and merle pattern.