New member - Lunar

Hi all . Can any 1 tell me what my staffy is hes 8 month and looks to be long legged no other staff i had have been like this. Thank you

Welcome from me and Misty. He looks like a staffy to me! Have you got any other pics of him standing up?

Sending it now thanks for the welcome

Hello and welcome.

Your boy is gorgeous !
He does look more like an American Staffordshire Terrier than an [“English”] Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Please do tell us a little more about about him

BTW, I’ve just deleted your post in the name suggestions thread as it’s a duplicate of what you’ve posted here. I’ve also modified this thread’s title with your boy’s name

Aw he is beautiful, is there maybe a bit of Boxer in there I wonder? He's stunning either way.

He's a good looking boy Katy is a tall girl too above KC standard but still a staffy

It’s true, a photo can be deceiving.
Have you measured or weighed your boy ?
My Opium is built alot longer and finer than stocky Nifty, though both are KC registered SBT.

Theres not much i can tell exept he was from down south. Hes 7 and a half month. On his vaccination papers it just says staffy. Thats all i know. Ive not messured him yet tryed but full off carry on lol and thanks for the coments and help i was looking at some pics of amstaffs and was thinking that as well . When i get a chance to measure him i.ll post it thanks

He really is a good boy hes house trained no accidents yet. The only thing is jumping at people and jumping for faces which can be a bit donting towards other people he does it too and likes to be heard.

Jumping up on people is a trait often seen in staffies as well as staffs (AmStaff) so welcome to the family on that score

If your boy is around or over the 20kgs, and/or taller than 40cms, he’s definitely too big for staffy standards. Doesn’t mean he isn’t one but more likely to be crossed or “cousin”

Hes about 55 centimetres thanks

Wow, he’s a big boy.
I stay convinced he’s probably more likely to be AmStaff (which is also called Staff) rather than a staffy.
He’s gorgeous all the same !

How long have you had him?
Great to hear he’s a good boy

Only a week. But still affraid to try him off the lead. My last staffy kleo i had for about 10 yr she was terror off the lead and didnt get on with other dogs as it was attacked in vets when she was a pup.

If it’s any help to you, my girls are never off the lead when out of the house. I have a big garden if they want to run free but when out on walks, mine are always on a lead. It’s a personal choice and my way of being a responsible dog owner but it’s just my way of doing things.

I either have 5m leads or when taking both out together, I use a belt and elastic leads. Never use retractable dog leads though !

Only a week ? He’s a dog that you’ve rescued then ?
Well done to you
Do you know about his past ?

No wasnt told anything apart from the fellow he came from was diagnosed with epilepsy. And work commitments i was told. But i prsonaly think hes just too big for them and he said he liked to be domnant now and then

For taking him off the lead, make sure that you have solid recall before you do. You can also use a long line to give him a bit of freedom whilst keeping control at first.

I have a friend who has also recently adopted an AmStaff and he’s a great dog. I’m sure you’ll have alot of fun times together

Brilliant its great to hear there is help and support from others and if i can help any1 else i will thanks all and good luck

With pleasure and do let us know how you get on together

Will do and thanks again from me and lunar. I was gave a large dog cage with him but i havent used it as i dont like to lock them up. I give him free run of house. If any1 needs 1 and live near glasgow let me know. As i aint using it

Is there any regular meets with the dogs for them to get together and have fun in the forum

Hiya from me and Vinnie, he is a gorgeous boy

Hi, welcome to the forum. Lunar looks great, keep us posted on how things go.

Welcome, he is such a beautiful boy xx