Our newest family member Helen.

After the passing of our beautiful English Staffordshire Terrier, Hermione last October we needed to fill the space she left. Hermione, in Greek mythology, is the only daughter of Helen of Troy. So Helen was the name chosen for our new blue and white American Staffordshire Terrier.

Helen, a pure bred American Staffordshire was born on the 16th of April and is currently 8 weeks old.

Here is a picture of her Mum.

History

In the nineteenth century in the English region of Staffordshire, crossing among the Bulldog and various terriers developed the muscular, active, combative Staffordshire Bullterrier.

Introduced to the United States, the English Staffordshire breed was developed by American breeders who increased its weight and gave it a more powerful head. Now recognised as a separate breed, the American Staffordshire is larger and heavier than his British cousin, the English Staffordshire Terrier.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is extremely strong for its size. They are agile, very muscular and stocky with a broad, powerful head. Dogs of this breed make good family pets and are loving with children.

This breed is recommended for an active owner who is firm, confident and consistent with their dogs training. This is a brave dog which is loyal to its family, tenacious, tough and will make a good watchdog. Ironically the dogs are usually a great big loveable sook.