Ol'Wood Staffords

04/17/2025

Zelda 🟣 and Crawford 🍏

04/17/2025

Regardless of the breed you should have one.

Can’t be said enough

03/22/2025

Luigi looks like Hennesssy around the same age

02/07/2025

"Understanding the Terrier Instinct 🐾"

One thing every potential Staffordshire Bull Terrier owner should know—all dogs are predators, but terriers were specifically bred for prey drive.

Unlike other breeds, terriers were developed with a natural instinct to hunt and dispatch vermin like rats, rabbits, and other small animals. This isn’t about training or socialization—it’s genetics. Even the best-trained terrier may still have the urge to chase small, fast-moving creatures.

This doesn’t mean they’re aggressive—it just means they are wired to react in a way that served a purpose for centuries. If you’re considering a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, be prepared for:

✅ Strong prey drive – Chasing after squirrels, rabbits, and even smaller pets.
✅ High energy – These dogs need mental and physical stimulation daily.
✅ Determination & tenacity – Once they focus on something, they don’t give up easily.

If these are traits you can embrace, a Staffy can be an incredibly loving and loyal companion. But if you’re uncomfortable with prey drive or high-energy behavior, this may not be the right breed for you.

Responsible ownership starts with knowing what to expect. Love your terrier for who they are, not who you want them to be.

02/03/2025

Dirty happy dog

01/15/2025

Red enjoying our new Orange county kennel tug

12/03/2024

Ivy & Red

11/02/2024

Important: If you're contacting me about puppies, please treat it like a serious inquiry. Messages like 'how much?' or 'what puppies are available?' without an introduction won't be answered.

Introduce yourself, share details, and show genuine interest. This isn't just a transaction—it’s about responsible placements. If I responded in the same brief way, it wouldn't be appreciated. Respect goes both ways. Thank you

09/26/2024

Great read! I appreciate anyone who breeds dogs that have drive and purpose and don't try to dumb their breeds down.

SUPPORT BREEDERS WHO LOVE DRIVE!

The desire to Chase and Catch to Pin, Wrestle, Shake, and Win are all natural to dogs. To breed away from it is to give the false impression that you can make a dog less than what it really is, when we all know nature is going to pop back up eventually. Instead of breeders attempting to suppress genetics, they should learn to appreciate dog breeds for what they are and promote ways to provide stimulation in methods that are functional, beneficial, and convenient for both dog and handler. We're in a time where more and more people are wanting to explore hunting, working, and sports with their dogs and those people who want to do more with their dog deserve to have a dog that fits their lifestyle.

If drive was more accepted, the more available knowledge would be on how to manage it, and that could lead to less dogs being surrendered in shelters if we can encourage regular pet owners to meet their dogs needs. Anti-Drive breeders say "But it'll be too much to handle" when they should the first ones to teach, guide, or mentor on how to best build a dog and how to give them the best life with the traits they come with. It's only too much to handle because a lot of breeders, despite all the health testing and show titles, are really just trying to sell pets for profit. They say they're ethical and for the breed but is it really ethical if they're attempting to hide what that breed is? They sell the lie that "my dogs are well tempered" because they think they finally removed the dogs natural desire to chase and put their mouth on something.

A breeder who appreciates and understands drive are going to give people insight on what to look out for and how to handle things. They'll let the person know the breeds history and the typography of their behaviors. They'll have experience breaking up fights, putting on a solid obedience foundation to take their dog most places, putting their dogs in events or scenarios to get their stimulation and needs, and proper feeding guidelines. If we keep people who are against drive on a pedestal, the number of misguided people will remain or slowly increase.

Just my thoughts, what are yours?

09/10/2024

Niko.....Red and Ivy's sire as a puppy. Bred by Joann Adams

09/10/2024

Glad to see more and more vets speaking the truth!

08/28/2024

Ivy💕. She love barking at the camera🤷🏾

08/12/2024

08/07/2024

What are your thoughts on dog sports, hunting or any activity involving dogs?

06/23/2024

Redman is ball addict

06/21/2024

FastCAT photos. Give your dogs a run...they'll have a blast!