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The '''Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier''' is a [[hoax]] species of dog that is almost identical to the [[American Pit Bull Terrier]]. This [[faux]] name came into use in [[Britain]] in order to get around "the law banning American pit bull terriers". These dogs are then used to "fuel the return of dog fighting to levels last seen in the 1980s before the Dangerous Dogs Act was enforced." The [[RSPCA]] does not recognize this species as legitimate and separate from its American counterpart.<ref>{{cite news |title=Trade in 'Irish' pit bulls flouts dog law |author=Daniel Foggo |author2=Adam Lusher |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=June 2, 2002 |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1396088/Trade-in-Irish-pit-bulls-flouts-dog-law.html |accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref> |
The '''Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier''' is a [[hoax]] species of dog that is almost identical to the [[American Pit Bull Terrier]]. This [[faux]] name came into use in [[Britain]] in order to get around "the law banning American pit bull terriers". These dogs are then used to "fuel the return of dog fighting to levels last seen in the 1980s before the Dangerous Dogs Act was enforced." The [[RSPCA]] does not recognize this species as legitimate and separate from its American counterpart.<ref>{{cite news |title=Trade in 'Irish' pit bulls flouts dog law |author=Daniel Foggo |author2=Adam Lusher |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=June 2, 2002 |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1396088/Trade-in-Irish-pit-bulls-flouts-dog-law.html |accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
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The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a very powerful and muscular dog, with a soft, sleek coat that comes in black, blue, fawn, red, white or brindle, usually with markings. It is very strong for its size. The head is broad and heavy, with round brown eyes framed by ears that are half pricked. The stop is clearly defined, the muzzle is short, the cheek muscles distinct, the jaws strong. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The neck is short and muscular. Both the front and rear legs are spaced wide apart. The removal of front dewclaws is optional, but the rear dewclaw usually are removed. |
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==Temperament== |
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The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not suited for most families, as it is a very demanding breed to take care of, and difficult to housebreak. It will need a strong, dominant owner. They are courageous to the point of recklessness, and can hurt themselves by biting through fences, or jumping from great heights. They are obedient when properly trained, affectionate with their owners and excellent with older children. They do well with other dogs and pets as long as they are well socialized. As a puppy they tend to chew a great deal so they must be provided with plenty of chew toys. Their powerful jaws can tear through wooden fences. They must not be allowed off the leash unless they are in very tall, fenced in areas. (This terrier can jump extremely high.) They can be trained for agility, competitive obedience, weight pulling and jumping, and indeed, competes in agility, obedience, weight pulling and jumping in the UK at the highest level. |
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==Health== |
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No hereditary diseases are known for this breed. Well cared for, they can live between 10-16 years. The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is susceptible to mange. When treated early, treatment is usually successful. |
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Revision as of 22:10, 13 October 2010
The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a hoax species of dog that is almost identical to the American Pit Bull Terrier. This faux name came into use in Britain in order to get around "the law banning American pit bull terriers". These dogs are then used to "fuel the return of dog fighting to levels last seen in the 1980s before the Dangerous Dogs Act was enforced." The RSPCA does not recognize this species as legitimate and separate from its American counterpart.[1]
References
- ^ Daniel Foggo; Adam Lusher (June 2, 2002). "Trade in 'Irish' pit bulls flouts dog law". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved October 12, 2010.