Buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Title: Buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Author: Jake Kennedy

Buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
So, you are looking to buy a dog, and, more specifically, a
Bull Terrier. This is a great breed of dog but a little
tricky to buy. There is so much you need to know when
looking to buy this breed of dog, so here are some things
to look for when buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

1. When buying a dog, especially this dog, you need to make
sure that you ask to see the originals of the Pedigree
papers. With this you should be able to check the
Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeder's documentation, which
will include the Kennel and Prefix number. Also, make sure
that this information is up to date.

You may not want to do this because you do not want to be a
bother to the breeder; but, if they are a serious breeder
they will expect you to ask for this information. If at any
point they seem to be hesitant to give you this information
you should begin to get suspicious about the pedigree of
the dog.

The reason this information is important is because this
breed of Bull Terriers have a breeding standard that has
been established to ensure that certain characteristics
that define the breed continue to be passed down.

2. Only buy a Staffordshire Bull Terrier from a breeder who
is registered to breed them. This is the best, and
sometimes only, way to guarantee you are getting what you
are paying for. There are hundreds of people who were
looking to save a few bucks, bought this breed of Bull
Terrier from someone who was not registered to breed them,
and ended up with a completely different breed of dog.

If you buy from a registered breeder you do not only get
the piece of mind that you are getting the real deal, but
you also get the option of papers that will certify the
dogs lineage. These papers are completely optional for you
to take but it just further tells you that you are getting
the right Bull Terrier.

3. When purchasing your pup you need to be on the lookout
for defects. If you buy from a registered breeder you can
be ensured that you are buying a dog that has a proven and
traceable blood-line, but these dogs are still able to have
defects. Most of the defects are visible in full grown dogs
but a few of them can still be spotted when a dog is young.

If you follow these three tips to buying a Staffordshire
Bull Terrier you will be on your way to owning the dog you
have always wanted.

About the Author:

Jake Kennedy is an avid Staffordshire Bull Terrier lover
providing valuable advice at
http://www.staffybullterriers.com for fellow Staffy lovers,
where he shares staffy info and training tips with Staffy
lovers worldwide. Visit his Staffordshire Bull terrier
membership club too: http://www.staffyclub.com

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Your Child Brought Home A Dog

Title: Your Child Brought Home A Dog
Author: Jonathon Hardcastle

Although growing up you were fortunate to have a pet friend,
its loss did make you suffer greatly and you decided not to risk
exposing your kids to the same experience of them having to cope
one day with the loss of their animal friend. But, life always
finds a way to surprise you when you least expect it and one
evening your son or daughter might enter the house accompanied
by a stray dog. You will probably think that this is a very bad
idea, but your son's eyes will beg you to reconsider and allow
his new friend to stay "Please, just for a few days; until we
find someone who wants to adopt it." Now you know how that story
will go. The days will pass and your new visitor will still be
in your house, messing around with your shoes and licking his
plate all the way from the kitchen floor to the living-room
carpet creating a mess. But when he will put his head on your
lap for you to touch it on the head, you will catch yourself
smiling and thinking that this is not a bad idea after all.
Well, it is certainly not.

Researchers have found evidence suggesting that kids who grow
up having a pet companion learn a lot from this relationship.
The connection formed is not only beneficial to the animal, but
also to the child. Kids that have pets become responsible sooner
and behave proactively. These are just two of the positive
outcomes your child will experience from your decision to allow
a "stranger" to enter your house. The lessons a child will learn
from being close to an animal can have a tremendous effect to
its personality and behavior; today and in the future. Having to
take the dog out for a walk, visiting the veterinarian's office
every six months, washing the dog or playing with it, will not
only be some of your kid's future cherished memories, but also
some rather life-changing experiences.

Only good can come out from your child learning to be
respectful and affectionate to an animal. By living with a dog,
your child will for the first time in his or her life learn what
it feels like to take care of another living-soul. Moreover, the
happiness and comfort such a relationship will bring to your
kid's life cannot be easily ignored or compared with anything
else he or she will later decide to experience. Respecting
someone else's needs and thinking of their well-being are
extremely important lessons for the formation of your child's
future character and you will be later thanked for being
tolerant and supportive.

Do not be intimidated from the fact that your child will
consider his or her new pet friend just like he or she does with
a new toy; fun and wonderful at the beginning, annoying and
boring later. This is actually your chance to teach your child
what it means to love unconditionally and to protect one's life.
From the trips to the nearby park to your family's summer
vacations, your child will have a first-hand experience on how
rewarding and fulfilling it can be to cultivate such an intimate
relationship and what it entails to keep it flourishing and
rewarding.

Finally, the risk of loosing the dog, or the reality that it
will one day die, cannot be underestimated. It is true that kids
become psychologically attached to their pets, but so do adults.
There is no easy way to say goodbye to a beloved companion, but
no bigger lesson exists there in life. Understanding what death
is, learning to accept it, and finding ways to cope with it, are
not processes one has to go through when he or she is an adult.
Perhaps then it will be too difficult for your child to become
conscious of the loss.

Pets can be the most fulfilling experience a kid can have and
it is always time to open your door and your soul to that stray
dog he or she will bring in. Life gives no guarantees that
happiness and bliss will last forever. Nevertheless, your kid
will become a better individual if he or she is given a chance
to experience life through the eyes of a dog.

About The Author: Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for
http://ipetcentral.net/ - In addition, Jonathon also writes
articles for http://supershoppingtips.com/ and
http://lookwhosshoppingnow.com/

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How to Control Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Title: How to Control Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Author: Jake Kennedy

How to Control Staffordshire Bull Terriers
The difference between a human and an untrained dog is that
humans have self control and know how to walk away from an
argument. The problem with untrained dogs is that they will
continue to attack unless you are able to break them apart
from the other dog. This article will tell you how to
control Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

If you love dogs you probably do not want your dog to get
in a fight and you especially do not want them to get
injured. The best way to prevent this from happening is to
train them early to take away their aggressive side. Below
are some tips to help you control Staffordshire Bull
Terriers:

1. If you are looking to buy more than one bull terrier you
are able to do that with two females safely. However, you
should never buy two males unless you will be able to keep
them separated from each other. Males will have arguments
that will lead to them attacking each other.

2. Another plus about buying female bull terriers is that
they are far less aggressive than the males.

3. Never let your dog off the leash unless you have
complete control over them. If you let your dog off his/her
leash before you have complete control over them they can
go and run towards other dogs, or worse, small children.

Typically the Staffordshire breeds of bull terriers are
very good with kids, but they are extremely powerful and
could easily knock a child down. Also, a child's screams
could make the dog upset which could cause it to react in a
negative way. Even if the dog does not attack the child the
parents could see the dog as being aggressive towards their
child which is not a good thing for you.

4. Although it is not guaranteed to work, some dogs are
less aggressive when they have been neutered.

5. If you are going to have more than one dog it is
important that you feed them at them together at the same
time. You need them to get use to having their own food and
not been trying to take the other dogs. You MUST be there
during the feeding because there will be fights that occur
that you will need to break up.

Bull terriers are very responsive dogs and with the proper
training you will be able to gain control over their
nature. Using these tips to help you control Staffordshire
Bull Terriers, you should be able to control your dog in no
time.

About the Author:

Jake Kennedy is an avid Staffordshire Bull Terrier lover
providing valuable advice at
http://www.staffybullterriers.com for fellow Staffy lovers,
where he shares staffy info and training tips with Staffy
lovers worldwide. Visit his Staffordshire Bull terrier
membership club too: http://www.staffyclub.com

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