The Staffy Bull Pit is a cross between two powerful and people-oriented dog breeds: the American Pit Bull Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Some breeders also use the American Staffordshire Terrier—a closely related pit bull breed—as a parent in this cross.

While their past is tied to bull and terrier blood sports, good breeding transformed these dogs into playful companions and loyal family pets.

A Brief History of Staffy Bull Pits

The Staffy Bull Pit comes from a long line of bully breeds that originated in Great Britain.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers were developed in the 1800s in towns like Cradley Heath for bull baiting and pit fighting. Across the ocean, American breeders refined the American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier.

All three breeds share

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