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Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier: which breed to choose?

Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are two dog breeds often compared by future adopters. Here is a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle.

Bull Terrier

Medium22–38 kg1,000–1,500 €

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Medium10–17 kg1,300–1,800 €

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Key takeaways

Bull Terrier is larger: 22–38 kg vs 10–17 kg for Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Bull Terrier is cheaper to buy: 1,000–1,500 € vs 1,300–1,800 € for Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about 119 € per month.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier needs less daily activity (4/5 vs 5/5 for Bull Terrier).
Staffordshire Bull Terrier is rated higher for “Family & children”: 4/5 vs 2/5 for Bull Terrier.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier is rated higher for “Apartment living”: 3/5 vs 2/5 for Bull Terrier.
Bull Terrier is rated higher for “First-time owner”: 4/5 vs 1/5 for Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Both breeds have a similar life expectancy: 11–14 years.

Our verdict

Choose Bull Terrier if you’re looking for…

Active person : Its high exercise needs suit an owner available for long outings.
Present household : It thrives with people able to offer it company and daily interactions.
Patient and consistent owner : Regular and kind training helps to channel its assertive temperament.

Choose Staffordshire Bull Terrier if you’re looking for…

Active owners : He thrives with people capable of ensuring outings, games, and regular training.
Committed families : Well supervised, he can become a very close and playful companion on a daily basis.
Adopters already familiar with dog training : A household familiar with socialization and managing the dog's strength starts with a clear advantage.

Detailed comparison

	Bull Terrier	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
General information
Origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
FCI group	3	3
Size	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	45–55 cm	33–40 cm
Weight	22–38 kg	10–17 kg
Coat	Short, smooth, glossy and hard	Short, smooth
Life expectancy	11–14 ans	12–14 ans
Average price	1,000–1,500 €	1,300–1,800 €
Monthly budget	≈ 119 €	≈ 119 €
Compatibility
Family & children	Fairly good	Very good
Daily activity required	Very high	High
Apartment living	Fairly good	Good
First-time owner	Very good	Limited
Other pets	Fairly good	Good
Tolerance for being alone	Good	Fairly good
Guarding instinct	Fairly good	Very good
Pros & Cons
	Low escape risk Barks little Good health Easy grooming Drools little Not very obedient High exercise needs Not very adaptable Tends to destroy Sheds a lot	Low escape risk Robust health Easy grooming Sheds little Not very obedient High exercise needs Not very adaptable Tends to destroy Barks a lot Drools a lot

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Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier: which breed to choose?

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