How can you tell if a staffy pup is crossed with pitbull?

Question

i am going to look at a litter of 8 week old staffy pups, they have no papers but both parents can be seen,the trouble is the owners also have a pitbull, are there any distinguishing marks or tell-tale signs that i can look out for on the pups that show they might be crossed with pitbull

Answer 1

No not really - not at that age. The head shape is similar especially as a puppy that young.

The only way you can tell is when they are older by their size. Pitbulls are actually smaller and stockier than the staffshire. They tend to be broad yes but a lot taller.

A licensed breeder would always have papers. You take a risk not having papers and having someone tell you that they are what they are. If you're bent on ONLY getting a Staffy then I would recommend going through someone who has papers - so if they are not what they say they are you have proof of falsfication of documents.

Both are good breeds, and good dogs.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Staffy Cross Pitbull

Answer 3

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How can you tell if a staffy pup is crossed with pitbull?
i am going to look at a litter of 8 week old staffy pups, they have no papers but both parents can be seen,the trouble is the owners also have a pitbull, are there any distinguishing marks or tell-tale signs that i can look out for on the pups that show they might be crossed with pitbull

Answer 4

Hello. I just finished adopting a two month old AmStaff myself about 3 days ago. When I got to the kennel I fell in love with her right away. I noticed that she was being identified as an American Staffordshire. When I went to go fill out all the paper work, I gave them my license. Immediately the employee who was helping me said "You cant take her! She's a Pitbull and you live in Miami!!" (Pitbulls are illegal there). Well, thankfully I have moved so that wasn't a problem. BUT bottom line is that American Staffordshire's ARE considered pitbulls...regardless I have read up on them a lot in the last couple of days and thet are actually a very misunderstood breed. I hope you decide to give one of those pups a chance! Good luck.

Answer 5

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 6

If the owner really has a Pit Bull & you are in the UK, then the owner is breaking the law. I would steer clear of any SBT litter which is not registered by the Kennel Club. The only way you can be reasonably sure that the puppies are purebred is to buy a properly registered puppy from a reputable breeder. You can then also ensure that the parents have had the necessary health checks before being bred from.
This site will give you plenty of information which you should read before buying a puppy

Answer 7

Since Staffies and Pitbulls are about the same as American and English cockers the answer is no. They are too close in breed type since the pit bull was developed from the early staffie breed.
The only way they could be sure was to have the parents and the litter DNA typed. If the puppies are not from the parents their DNA typing would prove that, but its expensive. And since they have no papers, and the owners have other dogs its your gamble.
So if you buy a puppy and it gets to be bigger than the parent you got swindled, but other than that its anybodys guess.
Good luck

Answer 8

Being a leggy terrier, I can allay your fears that you have a dog breed to fight in the pits. The breeders of "those dogs" want breeding stock that is short and squat. Instead, you have a Staffordshire terrier. A terrier, by nature, plays with its mouth. You can teach her how to mouth play without causing pain. Just tap her on the nose and use the command "no bite" if she's biting too hard. You can't stop her from mouth play, but you can control it. Don't over do it with the tapping, just save it for the bites that are too hard. Make sure you don't muzzle her around the house. Teach her to actually "Play Nice" (another favorite command among terrier owners). She's going to be a great dog, never fear. You'll always have idiots telling you she's a pit bull. Heck, I've been to the dog park and heard people scream in terror when a Boxer comes in. They aren't informed and they don't know what they're talking about. Your puppy is not bred to kill and you're going to be fine if you raise her to "play nice".

Answer 9

It is impossible to tell at that age especially, even at an older age it is almost impossible to tell!!! My advice would be to stay well clear and dint even go and view the litter...
If you really want a staffy, find a reputable breeder and make sure puppies are kennel club registered,although you will pay more,you will have the peace of mind that your bundle of joy will have come from a good blood line and will make a wonderful loyal pet.... be patient and you will be rewarded

Answer 10

You wont be able to tell untill they are older then it will be more noticeable in thier head and possibly the height. However dont be put off that they may half Pitt. I had a staffie cross pitt, he was the most fabulous dog and an absolute gent, never turned or bitten ever in his life. Loved to play with children and other dogs and i believe it is because of the way i bought him up