Puppy with baby

So trying to convince the misses to let me get a SBT puppy but we have a 3 month old baby is this a good idea from experience? Thanks

Hiya
SBT have nick name nanny dog because of there exremly patience nature with children. If you check youtube there are loads of videos with children with SBT. Any dog can be dangerous if left in the wrong hands and not trained correctly.

Sorry I cannot help personally but have a read through the link below for some helpful information:

http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/staffiepupsandyoungchildren.html

my Staffy is 6months now and we have had the same concerns as we are due a baby in January, we have had superhans from 2 months old and we we now have no concernsa at all as superhans will still be young and plyable when the baby comes and as we had him from a puppy we know there has been no abuse or issues which would cause us to be concerned about him around kids/babies so I would say as long as u get a SBT puppy then you can bring it up around baby no problems at all, just as long as you have the time to train you SBT and give it you time then cant see any issues

Of course its a fab idea if you have the time to bring up a pup up as well as baby, not sure which ones worse!

Maybe you could come say hi

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/f7-new-member-introductions

So she said MAYBE for Valentines day so she means a yes lol, gives me time to prepare and research a vet and insurance etc, think ill be gettin a girl pup, I'm just wondering which is best to get a fully blue kc registered? Sorry don't know all differences yet

Colour makes no difference, just seek a good breeder, I only rescue but plenty here can point you in the right direction.

RPN - your missus has her hands more than full with a 3 month old baby, a house, and you to look after.

If I were her I would want your 100% assuarance that YOU will take care of the puppy and STICK to it - she has more than enough to deal with.

Which is why am waiting and not rushing into it yet..

new Staffy owner wrote:RPN - your missus has her hands more than full with a 3 month old baby, a house, and you to look after.

If I were her I would want your 100% assuarance that YOU will take care of the puppy and STICK to it - she has more than enough to deal with.

RPN wrote:Which is why am waiting and not rushing into it yet..

new Staffy owner wrote:RPN - your missus has her hands more than full with a 3 month old baby, a house, and you to look after.

If I were her I would want your 100% assuarance that YOU will take care of the puppy and STICK to it - she has more than enough to deal with.

You are right to take your time and find the right pup. Best advice is to avoid all of the classified ad type sites such as Gumtree Pets 4 Homes etc and look toward sites such as Champdogs. Pay great attention to all the paperwork being in order and the correct health checks being in place , you can read plenty about it on her just take your time and browse around. Also to note if you are specifically wanting a Blue Pup they should not come from a Blue / Blue mating and you shouldn't be paying any more than another colour , around £600 is a good guide figure for a good healthy KC reg pup

Well done! All good things come to those who wait - and at the proper times.

Dave wrote:

RPN wrote:Which is why am waiting and not rushing into it yet..

new Staffy owner wrote:RPN - your missus has her hands more than full with a 3 month old baby, a house, and you to look after.

If I were her I would want your 100% assuarance that YOU will take care of the puppy and STICK to it - she has more than enough to deal with.

You are right to take your time and find the right pup. Best advice is to avoid all of the classified ad type sites such as Gumtree Pets 4 Homes etc and look toward sites such as Champdogs. Pay great attention to all the paperwork being in order and the correct health checks being in place , you can read plenty about it on her just take your time and browse around. Also to note if you are specifically wanting a Blue Pup they should not come from a Blue / Blue mating and you shouldn't be paying any more than another colour , around £600 is a good guide figure for a good healthy KC reg pup

Haha been lookin on gumtree aswell and pets4homes which looks decent, just checked champdogs out nothin around my area.. So blue on blue is a no go? What should I look for or does it matter?

Oh RPN - just WAIT for a while. Isn't a new baby enough for you and the missus to cope with right now?

new Staffy owner wrote:Oh RPN - just WAIT for a while. Isn't a new baby enough for you and the missus to cope with right now?

Sorry I should of stated been lookin for a breeder for future.. Not goin buyin 1 next week, maybe a breeders next bunch

OK, great RPN! No harm at all in looking ahead - in fact, good planning!

I hope you find the perfect puppy for your family - at the right time!

Cheers glad we cleared it up lol, Ill just buy bits at a time e.g cage to put the baby in hahaha jokes!!

I have a 5 month old SBT pup and 4 kids (2, 4, 10 and 15 years!) my pup is great round the kids and other night even at his young age showed his nanny side by snuggling up with me and a very poorly 2 year old, he didnt move from her side the whole time she was cuddled up to me and even went to check up on her before he went to bed (licked her face through the cot bars whilst she was sleeping ) my point is yes pups can be hard work but soooo worth it in what they give back to you in love xx

Got buster from champ dogs he was delivered from Ireland .so good breeders will deliver or meet you they like to check you out . Only thing was we never got too see pup with mum but done all my homework. He was microchipped 1st jag and kennel cough vaccine passport and all the paperwork

RPN wrote:

Dave wrote:

RPN wrote:Which is why am waiting and not rushing into it yet..

new Staffy owner wrote:RPN - your missus has her hands more than full with a 3 month old baby, a house, and you to look after.

If I were her I would want your 100% assuarance that YOU will take care of the puppy and STICK to it - she has more than enough to deal with.

You are right to take your time and find the right pup. Best advice is to avoid all of the classified ad type sites such as Gumtree Pets 4 Homes etc and look toward sites such as Champdogs. Pay great attention to all the paperwork being in order and the correct health checks being in place , you can read plenty about it on her just take your time and browse around. Also to note if you are specifically wanting a Blue Pup they should not come from a Blue / Blue mating and you shouldn't be paying any more than another colour , around £600 is a good guide figure for a good healthy KC reg pup

Haha been lookin on gumtree aswell and pets4homes which looks decent, just checked champdogs out nothin around my area.. So blue on blue is a no go? What should I look for or does it matter?

Where is your area RPN , you don't say . Don't forget on Champdogs it's not just about today , you can see some of the breeders past litters and get an idea of what to expect , research the Sire and Dam and even contact the breeders to get put on waiting lists. If your heart is set on a Blue look at what the breeders have been charging before, a good breeder won't charge you any more for a blue than other colours and around £600 seems to be a benchmark these days. Ideally 2 black parents that might have blues, but at worst 1 black and 1 blue. I would avoid an imported dog, you will pay much more because of all the additional costs the breeder has and there are plenty of UK breeders to look to without resorting to Gumtree or Pets 4 homes etc, generally and not always , a good breeder will not support these sites , Champdogs breeders have to have certain things in place like KC registrations etc before they can join and advertise (health tests etc are not always guaranteed hence do your research) Anyone can advertise on Gumtree etc and tell you any old story

Manchester, and have been in contact with www.kazenzie.com who is due to breed in March and pups in May for around 600-750 mark

I got mine from a KC reg breeder in Wakefield... he has a lovley temprament and is great with kids. I have his number if you would like it.

Ye can do ill give him a text please

RPN wrote:Manchester, and have been in contact with www.kazenzie.com who is due to breed in March and pups in May for around 600-750 mark

750 is a bit steep TBH but it's your money , just make sure you do all your research but timing is good and will let you get baby nice and settled hopefully

Ye 750 is abit steep, but plenty breeders for me to research yet I love white staffs but also love blue staffs

RPN wrote:Ye 750 is abit steep, but plenty breeders for me to research yet I love white staffs but also love blue staffs

Only problem with white is the risk of deafness , Kazenzie seems to know the 2 breeders I know and would trust (just checked my FB) so if you get more interested let me know and I will do some digging , the 2 breeders I know are mainly Reds (and Pied) but as said earlier not sure of their future plans and 1 is in Bristol (but the other where we got Tommy from is Wigan, only Reds at the mo and not sure when the next litter will be but if it is an option I can ask)

I'm not too sure yet few months off their all stunning but not sure which I want lol sorry if am being fussy

RPN wrote:Manchester, and have been in contact with www.kazenzie.com who is due to breed in March and pups in May for around 600-750 mark

They look good. They check for L2-HGA, but I'd check that they've done all the eye tests as well, though. They don't mention Hereditary Cataracts.

RPN wrote:I'm not too sure yet few months off their all stunning but not sure which I want lol sorry if am being fussy

You can't be too fussy. If you're fussy you'll research more & not just jump in with both feet, regretting it later.

Just came across a local breeder whos breeding their dogs in January ready for March/April which is perfect for me, not sure if you guys have seen them before the dads a blue and mums a brindle but both carry blue gene.. http://kuzeylistaffords.webs.com/