Breed History-
Staffordshire Bull Terriers (also known as Staffords, Staffies or Staffys) are the modern show and pet descendants of the ‘bull and terriers’ originally bred in many parts of the UK well into the nineteenth century as fighting, rat catching and badger baiting dogs. Despite their reputation for fighting this breed of dog has a special affinity with people, especially children and they have therefore become very popular around the UK.
In the early part of the twentieth century they gained respectability and were accepted into the The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
In some countries the Staffy is banned under the various Dangerous Dog Acts, but although it is a related to the
American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier some countries (such as Australia, England, and New Zealand) make a clear distinction between the breeds that means it is exempt from Breed Specific Legislation.
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Owning a cat can be very rewarding indeed. But although they are highly independent they do require a lot of care and attention. Here are a few tips to help you look after your cat:-
Get regular check-ups for your cat at the vets. Have your cat checked for intestinal parasites and properly dewormed. Discuss flea and tick prevention alternatives with your vet. There are many local veterinary clinics to chose from but it is worth checking with friends and neighbours to find one that suits you and your pet.
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Breed History
The German Shepherd breed was first exhibited at a Hanover show in 1882 and was quite different to the dogs we know and love today. In the 19th century the German Shepherd was rather rough coated, had a short tail and looked a lot like a mongrel. After the Second World War, and with much cross breeding with working sheep dogs, the breed began to look a lot more like those we are used to seeing today.
The breed standard was drawn up in 1899 and the dog became firmly established across Germany. The breed was named Deutscher Schäferhund by Von Stephanitz, literally translating to “German Shepherd Dog”. The breed was so named due its original purpose of assisting shepherds in herding and protecting sheep. (more…)
