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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Affectionate, courageous, people-loving
Also known as: staffie, staffy, staffordshire
- Adult weight
- 11–17 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Size
- Medium
- Exercise
- High
- Origin
- UK
- Group
- Terrier
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the American Kennel Club breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L-2-HGA)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Hereditary cataractsBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Skin allergiesBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Mast cell tumoursBreed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓DNA tests available for L-2-HGA and cataracts
- ✓Check skin for lumps
Calculators for your Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Staffordshire Bull Terrier ↗
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – Breed nomenclature ↗
- The Kennel Club (UK) – Breeds A to Z ↗
- American Kennel Club – Dog breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – Health screening ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.