where can i buy a cheap staffy?

Question

i'd love 2 buy a staffordshire bull terrier as most are good with kids (i have 2 very young) but they're so expensive, does any1 know where i can get a cheap 1? or has any1 got 1 they'd like 2 sell? preferably a puppy.

Answer 1

Try rescue:

http://clubs.akc.org/sbtci/index.html

Answer 2

Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a lovely breed, but the temprement of this breed can vary a lot, as can the size of the staffy. Did you know that an awful large percentage of the dogs you see in the rescue centres a staffy and staffy x's? There are some lovely dogs in the rescue centre. I suggest you take your children to meet the animals to make sure they all get along, but most importantly please make sure your children understand that a dog is not a toy so many animals are returned to shelters. There is a wonderful dogs home close to Worksop and Retford, Nottinghamshire. They have a couple of staffys in at the moment. You can see on there website at www.everythingpets.co.uk some of the animals available for adoption are on the forum. Hope this helps you.

Answer 3

You're nuts! There are loads of people on this site who want 'cheap' dogs, and they are all at best very naive. If you don't have the few hundred quid to buy a dog, then you don't have the average £22,000 it will cost to look after this dog for all of it's life, do you? If you can't afford a dog, don't get one. I feel really sorry for these 'cheap' dogs sold to owners who don't give consideration as to the actual cost of dog ownership. If you want a cheap one, get a toy one! And you can't just go and pick a dog on the basis of price! This isn't a bloody TV or bag of spuds you are buying here! It's an animal to whom you must dedicate yourself entirely, perhaps for the next TWENTY YEARS! You need to carefully select a dog that will fit in best with you and your family, your ability to exercise and house him, and his behaviour. For example, it is no good getting a border collie if you aren't going to walk it for about four hours a day, and it is no good getting a staffie if you aren't going to take it to proper training and socialisation classes from a very young age. A badly socialised or trained staffie is a recipe for disaster. Staffies are famously good with children, but so are many other breeds. Even so, a dog should never be assumed to 'get on' with small children, and should certainly not be left alone with them. In my long experience, dog-human aggression involving children is usually due to poor supervision on the part of adults who allow the children to push the dog too far. The children must be trained to understand when the dog is telling them to go away. Do you know the signs? Please don't be stupid and pick a dog based on it's initial cost. A 'cheap' dog from a back street breeder is almost certain to cost you more in the long run, as they tend not to have the temperament and health information about their bloodlines that a reputable breeder would have. There are enough dogs in rescue centres as it is, please don't add to this number.

Answer 4

Staffordshire bull terriers,need a lot of love and attention,like any dog,but they are what you call people dogs needing constant company with humans.As you have 2 very young children,and how much time they will take maybe you should be asking yourself will you have the time and devotion what a staffordshire bull terrier needs?
As for a 'cheap' dog,well I'm afraid you pay for what you get.You want a pedigree dog you pay for a pedigree dog.
Staffys do make wonderful companions.Every penny you spend will be worth it!!!

Answer 5

why not go to arescue centre, there are thousands of staffies needing good homes every year. This breed is over bred, don't go making the problem worse by trying to get a cheap dog. If you really want one you will save up like every other owner did, and be a responsible buyer. Any good breeder will have had the dogs tested for hereditary diseases which means a higher price. I saved up for 4 yrs to get my German shepherd. Dogs are not cheap, so don't expect a good breeder to sell you one with that attitude.

Answer 6

you shouldn't really aim to buy a 'cheap' pedigree dog - you don't know their temperament, how they've been bred, what the conditions have been like in their birth home, what their mother is like, why they're being sold cheap etc etc etc. if you can't afford to buy a good dog from a reputable breeder, you should definitely think about rescuing one instead. if you go somewhere like the rspca or battersea dog's home, or a good local centre, you know that you'll be matched to a suitable dog, they'll have been treated well in the centre and perhaps even given some training and the centre will continue to support you after your dog has come home. the rspca licenses its animals out to adopters so it will take the pet back if things don't work out.

Answer 7

As the old saying goes "You Pay For What You Get".
A dog is only as good as it's breeder.
Do more research on the breed and then research your breeders and local rescue chapters. Cheap could end up costing you more in the long run. Since price is a problem then you should try saving money and buy as you can afford.

Answer 8

I'm with "okwenee" on this one!... "you get what you pay for" Due to the unfortunate history of the breed they can be a bit unpredictable...(DOG-DOG aggression should be you biggest concern) If you don't want to pay the price for a well bred staffie ... pick another breed. If your stuck on staffies though... try a breed rescue, a good one will screen a potential home and find the right dog for your family! ( most will be honest too, if they feel like it is not a good idea!)

Answer 9

I got an 8 month old Irish Staff given to me only a few weeks ago - she is the best, really sweet and loves cuddles.

I was worried about the Irish as I heard that they are like Pitbulls but I know now I had nothing to worry about.

I love Staffs.

Answer 10

a rescue centre find them in your yellow pages you only have o pay a donation, if it puts you of because you don't know what it'd be like ask to get the dog out to see you take the kids with you and a kennel owner won't let one out if its not good with kids so you'll know that for sure and if it sits on your command it is probably trained to an extent but saying that if one doesn't it could be untrained but not naughty plus you could train it yourself with the net for help and books.

Answer 11

Try Battersea Dogs and Cats Home!