MALE VS FEMALE STAFFY: 3 KEY DIFFERENCES

Are you wondering what the difference is between a male vs female Staffy? In this video we go over the 3 key differences between the two sexes. 🐕
🐾 Temperament: Male and female Staffies are very different. Males generally need more love and attention than their female counterparts.
Female Staffies are known to be more subservient to their human owners, with Males being bossier and more likely to test your boundaries.
🐾 One of the major things to consider is your current situation. Do you already have pets? Do you have children? Staffies can be great with other animals and they're known for being amazing family dogs. With that said, if you choose a dominant Staffy, they may not get along with your current pets.
In terms of children, male Staffies are more likely to see them as a playmate, which is something to take into consideration.
🐾 Do you already own a Staffy? Two Staffies can be an issue, so it's important to know how Staffies of the same and opposite sex interact. It's also best to raise Staffies a couple of years apart so they're not fighting for your attention.
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[@iBonitaGamer]

Socialise your staffy lots when young, give it lots of love and attention, walk it daily and you will have the best dog you could wish for! My staffy is like my baby, she is exactly what I needed as a companion and best friend 🥰😅

[@JD43232]

English staffys are the best dogs ever in my opinion. Mine have always been so gentle and loving with children, really gentle with smaller dogs as well. Great family dogs that create a deep bond with every family member!

[@ziudra91]

I was babysitting a male staffy from a friend of mine during the summer, and my experience is they are great with people but not great with other dogs. Everytime a dog walked and didn't show him "respect" he'd get aggressive and want to fight. Luckily I had the strength to control him.

[@briansupermag3918]

@@ziudra91 he was referring to other pets in the household not strange pets. Only ones he lives with

[@geoff1653]

Our two female staffies Rox and Ruby were absolutely no problem ,Roxy the elder was the boss , but they never fought. Even though they had a bed each , we would find them hugged up together in one bed . We lost Roxy , our black staffy ,two years ago aged 15 ,but Ruby is still with us aged 12 ,Red staffyv,lovely girl with a lovely temperament,never has she damaged or chewed a thing in the house ,and sleeps most of the day . However she knows when it’s time for her feed and always lets us know if she needs to go out . Staffys are such wonderful dogs if brought up right .

[@evotoadracekartscars.6738]

We had three Staffordshires, but they all have there wings now. After some while the house was just empty, we now have a brother and sister, control is fine, simply, I'm the big dog, and everybody goes to ground with a look. My dogs are always happy playing. Excellent videos.

[@ineznyland8629]

My girl loves everyone. Big and little. All species. Male and female. She's the sweetest.

[@Daz-0161]

I’ve owned Stafford’s for over 20 years & even had a couple of litters in that time .. I’ve had female’s that are bigger than the males, I’ve always had multiple females as I’d never own two males as the same time as they are more likely to fight & when they fight they really go for it. I’ve been in a situation where all four of mine have been fighting each other at the same time (3 females & 1 male) the females are more forgiving to each other & can’t be but bk together pretty much immediately after the fight where as males stay hyped for a while after so u need to be careful. I’ve found females to be more dedicated to me & the family as where the males will push the boundaries more. One thing I can say is they are brilliant family pets & love kids & are extremely gentle to babies. All mine have been around my children since birth & they love the kids. I’m down to my last staffie now my male he’s just turned 13 so I’m worried he’s not got much longer left as all mine have passed between ages of 13-14 years old. We will definitely own more staffies in the future

[@filipdudas2733]

How u think they go along with cats if they together as puppies

[@masitaatisam3679]

You know this breed and you tell the truth, thats clear to me.. I had american pitbull terriers for over 35 years and same story here. They are great dogs in general , loyal to the bone and very very friendly towards humans and especially children.. But you almost must be prepared for fights that can occur out of nowhere ( dog vs dog ) The american staff a little less but the staffordshire bull terrier , altough very little and the worst guard dog possibly , CAN fight like the american pitbull terrier on almost the same level whereas the american staffordshire in general is less driven . Lots of people also in my country underestimate the little staffie but they can and will go for it all the way when cornered. Love these three breeds still and they never stop amaze me with their absolute kindness in almost any other scenario.

[@u2kjib4cjkqn]

Had 2 onto the third all mine have lived 15 + love them

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@xax8918]

@@filipdudas2733yes they’re fine with cats if you introduce them while the staff is a pup, I’ve had a few that have been fine…if you introduce an older staff to a cat that can be more problematic

[@s.j.l.8736]

My English Staffy was the best dog ever! She was loving & gentle with everyone & didn't have a bad bone in her body. But sadly she passed away in her sleep last week after a short illness, she was only 10 when she passed away but they were the best 10 years, I had with her. R.I.P Izzy ❤❤❤ 2012 - 2023

[@Herzensjade]

Im so sorry, my staffie passed a few days ago from cancer. We Had to redeem him, he was only 9. Got him from rescue 6 years ago. I feel you, ist so hard to lose

[@s.j.l.8736]

@@Herzensjade Thank you & I'm sorry to hear about the lose of your dog.

[@sassylassy365]

@@HerzensjadeI am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Staffie 5 years ago and I remember every day so fondly.

[@sassylassy365]

@s.j.l.8736 I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Staffie 5 years ago and I remember every day so fondly.

[@s.j.l.8736]

@@sassylassy365 I'm sorry to hear the loss of your dog & thank you for your condolences for myself & Herzenjade.

[@yesmanyo8869]

We had the most loving, gentle, sweetheart, a female staffy that we rescued. She used to be a breeding dog. We fell in love with her. She loved us both and also any dog in the dog park - very loving nature. She had a few fights with street cats and she always lost, poor pupp :) Unfortunately, this beautiful angel got a brain tumour and passed after 3.5 years having her. We miss her very much. She was the sweetest girl, an angel. I believe we will reunite when the time comes.

[@grantsaptoe5457]

thanks for this video,very very useful

[@scootiebootie3553]

THANK YOU! someone who knows what they are talking about. so many channels and people say you can have lots of these dogs and pitties in one home. people act like it is fine, they will be fine. and they are left unsupervised. i have done rescue for over 20+ years and do not have good luck in having one of these dogs finding a bestie and being 100% safe leaving them alone, NO WAY! they can be besties for a year and if something ticks on of them off, and they get into it. you are in trouble. 2 incrredibly strong animals that both do not want to stop or give up. i have since stuck with a pittie or staffie regardless of sex is always kept alone. i may let them play with another dog, always opposite sex and only if i am there at all times. never left alone. this is the first time in so long i have heard accurate and responsible information being given! thank you!

[@petermorgan5303]

Lost my Red nose Pit last fall (big 100 lb male) from cancer. Really sucked, he was a great dog. Decided to get a Staffy pup, my first ever female dog, and gotta say I freakin love her. Take her everywhere. Enjoy these videos & comments to learn more about the breed

[@darrellsomers5427]

No pure blood staffie or APBT weighs a 100 pounds lol there was a larger dog breed in the mix

[@petermorgan5303]

​@@darrellsomers5427 Sorry pit mix

[@lucadesideri3623]

just adopted 1 male and 1 female, Rhum and Kola....hope to be happy with them in the family!

[@boganpainter1638]

Nobody should be breading staffies or buying them from a breeder. There are 1000s in shelters looking for homes.

[@Johan-mp2ur]

Nobody should get baby's than, there are 1000 's looking for adoption

[@boganpainter1638]

@@Johan-mp2ur I’m fine with that.

[@yesmanyo8869]

There are plenty of American staffies but not many English ones. I could not handle and American staffy, but we rescued an Ebglish staffy, a girl and it was the best period of our lives. She brought so much love and joy into our lives. Unfortunately she got a brain tumour and passed away. Our little angel.

[@catherinehopkins2264]

Staffie + six cats here. Interesting times.

[@Besotted85]

They are so extremly cute!

[@jacquelineithell307]

I had 2 brother and sister , they didn't seem ,to have any bother with ,male or female just MAGNIFICENT AWESOME BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL MAGICAL PETS ENOUGH SAID

[@tobiasgoldman]

Adorable dogs.

[@basiliuspetrakis896]

love the breed so much 🤗

[@leopage8677]

Not my experience had both males and females, they both share these traits,it depends on the dog ,not the sex of the dog,i had two males both werent netured and they got along just fine.They only had one disagreement which wasnt serious..i am an experienced staffy owner and understand some people might not know how to train them properly.If they do have a fight u have to let them know this is not acceptable and you are in charge,Its better then losing one of them or one of them getting hurt.My boys got on really well their personalitys fitted together in a way that they completed eachother.Always give both dogs equal attention is also a must.It really depends in the dogs personalitys if they will get along.

[@bomboclaat1509]

exactly mate, well put, people generally own staffys by themselves for a good few years, and generally keep them as house dogs like a jack russell, which actually makes them act more like them dogs, as they are never really socialized and think just getting another dog is fine, yet a golden retriever could react worse then staffy if you do something like that, people dont understand that dogs that get a long great with other dogs are either raised with other dogs, or they are very socialized outside of the house, but to have a lets say "perfect" dog, you need a good balance of both

[@aussiesheila9495]

Totally agree 👍

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@bomboclaat1509]

i think this video needs a lot more context, to say to female staffies cant live together is a stretch, the reason people think that is because people buy staffies as just the one dog and then when its older they buy another dog, which could be a massive problem no matter the breed, and the main reason for staffies is in fact jealousy, because they are very "all about them" in that sense, its only if you have two fully grown staffies and try get them to live together all of a sudden, same with any dog to be honest, but staffies possessiveness over their family makes it worse when you just introduce another fully grown dog of any breed, but if you raise your staffy with other dogs, bring it to dog parks, over stimulate its social side and you'll have a perfect dog, but people generally get staffys and keep them inside a lot and only walk them by themselves, basically a house dog thats lives with no other dogs, which results in the dog not having a clue how to be around another dog, as all dogs would, and then you get a fight or someone gets bitten

[@samlim562]

Glad you got all that out

[@allanhickey2190]

Male and female are just great .awesome companions

[@jerrybrennan7281]

Wish you had big enough piece of land I would save all of them. They love their family rescues breed love.

[@Kekoacook]

I’ve got a 2 staffs, Both male, they’re getting along so far, but I’m always on high alert with them both

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@boogiesadventures3217]

Great video right on point. Our girl has a calm temperament and has been such a pleasure to train.

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

I had a boy chihuahua and since he passed two years ago we are now ready for a new dog. Hubby wants a staffy and I’m keen too. I’m leaning towards a female. We only want one dog.

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Grown up raising staffys hands down best family dogs our Staffy is our autistic son's Service Dog

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@adebrade172]

I had English bull terrier and springer both males got on fine, now I got blue staffy female with my springer both fine

[@Lamedvavnik]

I think I need a male staffy that identifies as a female staffy…

[@septicscab]

🤣

[@purpleaki1277]

I've got one that identifies as a complete lunatic

[@stevemk4st649]

Mine too.....love her to bits. We rescued her 3 months ago at 9 months old. She is still a work in progress but is such good fun@@purpleaki1277

[@paulfletcher3998]

Great video. Just one point id like to make. You said a breeder should allow you to visit the puppies a few times so you can get to know them. I would say if a breeder didn't want you to meet the puppy before you brought it walk away. I've had both male and female SBT's. I've always found females softer, more loving. Plus they don't want to cock their leg at every lamppost. At the moment I have a mother and daughter pair of SBT.

[@jemmawitcombe9400]

How do your 2 girls get along? We are thinking of keeping one of our girls pups but worry that if we get a mother and daughter that they will fight

[@paulfletcher3998]

@@jemmawitcombe9400 they are super close. They are never apart. They're always cuddled up together. They sleep together, play together do everything together. If one goes into a different room the other follows. They do play fight and they go hard sometimes but it's only playing. The only thing I need to watch is feeding time. The daughter eats her food quickly and if allowed to she'll come over and push mum away from her food and eat it. Mum just allows her to so I don't have to worry about a proper fight, just mum only gets half her food so I stand in between them with bowls on different sides of the kitchen but apart from that all is well. But I'm super lucky with these two. I volunteer for a Staffie rescue and was asked to collect them and foster them while a home was found. As soon as I meet them I fell I'm love and within 24 hours I'd decided I was going to adopt them. I wasn't planning on adopting one dog let alone two but we just clicked. I'd fostered 11 dogs before these two, no more than two at a time. While I loved them all I didn't keep because my plan was to just foster but I saw how special they were and didn't want to let them go. The daughter often lays right on top of her mother and she just let's her. It can't be comfortable for her but she seems happy enough. At night they both spoon together at the end of my bed. I'd say two females, if they're both properly socialised and trained and been together since birth would be less likely to fight than two males. I feel happy leaving them at home because they've got each other. They just curl up together on the sofa or in the conservatory in the summer. They're always happy when I get home but they leave each other.

[@cradames]

My female and male are completely opposite from what you described lol so I guess my female acts like a male and my male like a female

[@teabaggin]

there goes my dream of three staffies two brothers and one sister

[@MayberryMafia]

Waits until end of video for her to say it’s up to you!!!

[@sholley7]

Our 4month old female staffy loves our cat but is now larger qnd excitable. Wbat do you suggest for trqining her to be more gentle?

[@lewiemcneely9143]

We always went for females. Not so fractious as males and they were always spayed. SUPER sweet. And we had Staffys, Pits and Dobies.

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Sure is. You'll have to start working with them right off. Just like a kid, they have/need to learn. And a Staffy and it's kin are so blasted smart they'll sneak up on you. You'll get it. Just don't be scared to act. And they're cutting teeth too. Get a tug-o-war rope and have at it. They make more racket that 10 dogs but the tail just speeds up. I LOVE 'em! Same with Dobies and Pits too.@@LiciaBe

[@LiciaBe]

@@lewiemcneely9143 Thanks! About what age do they stop biting. My 11 week old broke skin this morning, and I have a 16 month old son so it makes me nervous.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

You need to start dealing with it now. Never too early. Ypu can always watch some of Caesar's videos about various topics like that. @@LiciaBe

[@paulthew2]

Even better, go to a pound and rescue a staffy. There are enough staffys in this world, many dying in shelters.

[@tonyd5352]

Not in Massachusetts

[@OAC155]

Not in Ireland

[@whatsinaname11]

Not in the uk

[@Manapaloute]

Not in aus

[@Wargwarn]

The puppy you didn’t buy because you got a rescue dog will need a home too. This is a stupid thing to say

[@chriswilkinson2076]

Great video I have had two staffis and I would say having a male and female together is your best bet, I had to have my 13yr old female put to sleep in March 2021 she was suffering from cancer, My male Star was a little lost so six months ago got a Staffie X bitch and the status quo has both dogs living the bed o locker STAFFIES RULE Chris UK ❤️

[@likeaboss6421]

I have a blue male 💙 but I must say I did originally want a female as I've had both and do prefare a bitch myself but mine was the last left in the litter so I never had the real choice that time but he's a sweetheart anyway no regrets 🥰🐾

[@DF-te2vm]

Tell people to fix their pitties, way way to many good pits are killed in shelters every day. Not enough good homes for them all

[@StaffyDog]

Yeah, it's so sad! More needs to be done!

[@darrellsomers5427]

Awesome dogs but my 16 month old female ,Staffie APBT mix is fearless she goes after anything that moves if you get between her and what's she's going after she will turn on me and attack me once she's amped up she's going after something I'm working on that

[@KrilleCaveman]

Male every day of the week. I have a male and he so loving caring and humble

[@gemma3021]

Hi, I’m planning on getting a female English staffy when I move out and I plan on living on my own. Does anyone have any opinions? (Is it better for them to live with a family instead of a single person? And would they be ok with having a yard on the smaller side?)

[@fukthisshitful]

I live on my own with a female English staffy and it’s fine. just make sure to socialise her with other people and dogs from a young age. Having a small yard is also fine as long as you walk them daily

[@gemma3021]

@@fukthisshitful great, thank you so much 😊

[@adalynde1713]

I live in a condo and have a very large female Staffy. There is no yard to speak of. She gets walked 2-4 times a day, every day. Regardless of the weather. She is 13/14 yrs old (I recently adopted her, and I don't know her exact age), and the energy level and strength of this dog is incredible. I don't know where you live, but I live on the Northeastern seaboard. We have interesting weather here. Right now, it's the middle of winter but with springtime temperatures. Ordinarily, we are in the teens and low 20's. If you live in an area like mine, get your dog coats, sweaters and boots. He/she will need it.

[@lexluciano8912]

I had 3 females living together plus one one male for 10+ years never had ANY issues. Ppl were shocked that I had 3 females that got along without issues. They were a pack and each had their own roles.

[@andrewdaley5480]

Male constantly test the boundaries i should know. I have a, staffy. 🇬🇧

[@TheSmittenman]

Have you actually ever owned staffies? The only problem i have ever had was with 2 pits years ago, and that was only because the female was a rescued fighting dog :( :(

[@JaNa88813]

My staffy-mixes was 12 babies, the most important thing for them is to have some friends around! That´s theyr heaven! Socialization is the most important thing! They need doggy friends around......

[@mineandmine4528]

I’ve had two female staffies at one point. Keep in mind that you have to show the staffies that you highly dislike fighting. They are eager to please. Also do not let them fight. They got along great. One was a puppy and the other was already an old lady. The old lady got to teach the puppy her ways and they were inseparable.

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@mineandmine4528]

@LiciaBe, It is normal for them to bite a lot. For my staffies, I bought lots of chew toys for them. When you puppy snaps at you, correct the behavior. It’s best to teach them when they are puppies. The sooner you correct, the better. Their puppy teeth do fall out. Any bad behaviors they do, show them that you do not like what they did. They are excellent at picking up peoples energy. They bite a lot because they are teething. It’s equivalent to an infant drooling for the same reason.

[@LiciaBe]

@@mineandmine4528 Thanks! About what age do they stop biting. My 11 week old broke skin this morning, and I have a 16 month old son so it makes me nervous.

[@mineandmine4528]

@LiciaBe, Around six months old.

[@jenniferstrachan8282]

i have a 4 year old desexed boy and 2 year old female they got along so great until 3 weeks ago a fight broke out over a shoe now im too scared to let them be in the same room as i broke it up and lost half a thumb

[@taurusl7014]

I have a 9 inch thumb if you ever need it just say so.

[@slippyg]

Had a female, most loyal animal I ever met

[@TheElusiveReality]

i think my male staffy (adopted) was neutered too early cuz he has 0 humping impulse ever, doesnt matter if hes around an intact female. not complaining though lol. he also never gets upset about food or water being taken right from his mouth he is just so chill

[@cherylgleason6297]

Interesting. My male is nothing like described here. It’s probably the norm though what she’s describing.

[@siredith8846]

Girls can still be a handful, just more highly strung.

[@sarahhoyle27]

My staffier has the trait of a female and a male

[@David_P132]

Here in Oz desexing of dogs and cats is the norm, except for registered breeding animals. It seems from these videos that keeping entire animals is commonplace in other countries; must get a lot of unplanned pregnancies and some behavioural issues as well.

[@MsWarriordiva]

Don't go to a breeder!!!! There are so many wonderful staffies.& staffie mixes in shelters. I've had many dogs in my 67 years, but my staffie from the shelter where I volunteered has been the best dog I've ever had. And get your dog spayed/neutered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This video is bologna. Every dog is like a human & has individual personality. And I've seen homes with 4 staffies together. I have 2 little rescues & have fostered 12 dogs over time with my staffie. She's been awesome with ALL of them.

[@bishyeahbish3758]

We had a half brother and sister, same dad different mom, he never tried to hump her even once. He used to let her know that he was the boss now and then and she was fine with that. He used to lay next to her and clean her ears for her and was a perfectly good big brother towards her. So the answers yes, as long as they're raised and trained right then you can definitely have a male and a female staffy live together with no problems at all they were both awesome dogs until the day each of them passed away. RIP Zeus and Missy, forever missed.

[@mattiabonora2894]

I think my girl is the more bossie 😂😂😂 how comes

[@catherinehopkins2264]

I get female pets always.

[@jadestyles850]

My dog tess is female Shhe doesn't have a uterus

[@franky031]

the only difference is nothing damn best dogs EVER|||||||||||||

[@jasonjames6870]

Dog's are definitely naughtier than bitches

[@cassyvorster466]

My boy can jump and has great balance, Not much of a digger but loves a tummy scratch. Can be an asshole when he wants to. Can and will bite a bad person. Needs play. Have a Rottweiler bitch that keeps him in check. Big yard well fenced essential.

[@josephandreuccetti3706]

He will escape, and there will be puppies.

[@sarahhoyle27]

Why has my female got the traits of a male

[@jrgonzalez5781]

We have a amstaffy female and she's totally like the guy demanding and she's an alpha female So this is not relevant. Info😅

[@tobinod4299]

Don't buy from breeders.

[@Supertramp_explorer]

everything you decribe is completely oppisite to my male and female staffies

[@dustinfisher29]

Why don't you advice to spay or neuter?

[@mdh6977]

Get your dog fixed, too much over breeding... and in my opinion, dont leave any terriers alone together

[@boneybone8123]

How about a 13 year old male Jack Russell and a young Staffy? I'm considering housing a Staffy with my Jack but I am not sure if he is going to accept him/her.

[@mdh6977]

@@boneybone8123 honestly, get kennels that they and especially you learn how to use properly, ie. not as punishment and more as safe space/reward... or seperate places in the home when you are out, if you have it... believe me, a new/nervous dog can go through an interior door in no time, including the 13 y old jack, if so inclined... i keep toys and food away when not home with multi dogs... but saying that, many dogs can be fine together... introductions, time, space, personalities, history and more all account how they do... one thing i learned a long time ago is the "rule of three"... i go a little farther with it... for me its 3 min, 3 hrs, 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months etc... knowing this "rule" can help a lot, or at least it has for me... i fucked up when i was a kid, it was bad... never again... and very important, dogs are almost like empaths, many can read you like a book... stay calm and relaxed, it helps a lot... best wishes and stay safe, they ALL deserve the best from us

[@joelw5388]

What you have enxplained in this is nothing to do with the STAFFY breed. This is generic info. What your explaining has no relation to this breeds genetics or personality.

[@patc2060]

Not really true information here. Iv owned staff's for 20 years...

[@LiciaBe]

Is it normal that the puppies bite a lot? My 9 week old Staffy bites me and my clothes any chance she gets. She’ll catch me off guard and snap at me.

[@garethwigglesworth8187]

They do bite clothes a lot when young!!!

[@painisvergina3693]

Don’t get a staffy if you value your personal time

[@CaptainBlood2010]

Get a rescue. Breeders love money, not dogs.

[@theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439]

The dog breed is called 'Staffordshire Bull Terrier' not 'Staffy' ..that's what dumb people call them.

[@bellamajor6671]

It's a nickname mate, it's not that deep 🙄

[@connorhood3569]

But I would say watch for them being jealous of you petting other dogs they don't know

[@andrewdaley5480]

Yes the get very jealous.

[@connorhood3569]

You've obviously not met my staffy Skye

[@connorhood3569]

Absolutely wrong I grew up with a staffy and 2 cats then 2 staffys including the same one and a cat