I did a post a few days ago on Winston The Amazing Boston Terrier.

Well, before John & Dianne had Winston, they had their Stupendous American Staffie, Norton.

Norton didn’t have his ears and tail docked, so he didn’t have “The Look”, but he was all Staffie nonetheless!

Photos Below: Left – When I Was a Young Man, Right – Drying Off

This is what they had to say about their baby, Norton:

“He was a good dog, loved other dogs, as long as they could keep up with his energy level…(Good luck with that L.O.L.)

He got along with everyone and was spoiled rotten.

We moved three times while we had him and finally found the right back yard for him and us, which he was happy to defend…

Loved Him, Miss Him, Never Forget Him.

Cheers, John & Dianne”

Photo left: Hi Buddy, Photo right: Happy Day with Norton & Dianne

What a terrible nagging ache from losing our best friends…

…Amazing dogs that loved you no matter what you looked like, felt like, smelled like or what you were doing…

Their lives revolve around us, and all they want to do is show us their affection and how badly they crave our companionship.

You will never forget your best friends, but it is such a fabulous thing to remember all that they were, all that they did, and what they meant to you. Their memories live on forever…frozen in time!

Photo above: Come On, Let’s Go!

I would like to thank John & Dianne for sharing their memories of Norton with us, and the new ones they are making with Winston!

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I hope you enjoyed this American Staffordshire Terrier post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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American Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog by Gerry Ronson

Our dogs are very important to us and for those who have never owned a dog there is a lot to consider before you make the choice to add a member of a family. In some lines of thought it can be like adding a baby to the family because dogs need care, love, exercise, and a friend. The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the many dog breeds you can choose from when considering adding a new member to the family. You will need to know the proper care, training, and the temperament of the dog breed before you add them to your family.

First you will find the American Staffordshire Terrier to be a small to medium sized dog. They reach 57 to 67 pounds, with the males being 18-19 inches in height and the females about an inch smaller. You will find they have a Read the rest of this entry »

Riddled in mystery: Here’s another piece of the puzzle to the Staffs, the Bulls, and the Pits…

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History of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
By Don Krnel

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier presents an incredible mix of intelligence, courage, and tenacity tempered with a sweet affection for it’s family. As a breed, it is often shrouded in myth and misconception about it’s history and origin. Read on to learn the truth about where the Staffordshire Bull Terrier came from and what the difference is between this breed and others similar in name and appearance.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or “Staffie”, as fans of the breed call it, dates back to Elizabethan England when an ancestor of the Bulldog was used in a bloody sport called bullbaiting (also bearbaiting). This dog was closely linked to the Mastiff and weighed in at between 100 and 120 pounds.

Around the 19th century, when bullbaiting was outlawed, dog fighting quickly gained popularity and the massive bullbaiting dogs were crossed with smaller terriers and a smaller, quicker breed of dog was born, weighing about 60 pounds. This dog became known as a “Bulldog Terrier” or “Bull and Terrier” and was further refined by outcrosses to an ancestor of the Manchester Terrier. This produced a dog of about 30-45 pounds that came to be known as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which is the father breed out of which came the English Bull Terrier (1860), and later, when exported to North America around 1880, the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier.

The American Staffordshire Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terrier appear very similar to each other and people often hotly debate whether or not they are separate breeds. To clear things up a bit, the Read the rest of this entry »

The American Staffordshire Terrier descended from the Staffordshire Terrier in England. It was brought to America in the late 1800s and was further separated into 2 breeds: The American Pit Bull Terrier, which was a fighting dog, and the American Staffordshire Terrier, which was shown in competition.

These 2 breeds are, in fact, cousins and therefore, aren’t one-in-the-same. Some places in the world have now banned owning Pit Bulls and dogs that are closely related. Sometimes these bans include the American Staffordshire Terrier as well.

AmStaffs, as they are nicknamed, were originally bred for farm work, hunting, guarding and companionship. They are a heavy and stocky breed in every sense of the words.

Here’s a great article for some good background information on the American Staffordshire Terrier.

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All About the American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breed
By Sarah Freeland

The American Staffordshire Terrier is an American breed that is known for their loyalty and their protective nature. They are a mid-sized breed that can grow up to 19 inches tall and weigh up to about 50 pounds when fully grown. They have a short, smooth coat that can range in color from brindle, fawn, black, blue, white, or red. Some of the health issues that you will need to watch out for with this breed are hip dysplasia, hives, and insect bites. If cared for properly and given the right nutrition this breed can live to be about 12 years of age.

Characteristic and behavior of the American Staffordshire Terrier

Even though this breed was developed as a fighting dog they make for loving pets. If you are interested in this breed and have small children then you will want to Read the rest of this entry »