Saffy | Dogs | Staffordshire Bull Terrrier

Saffy, Staffie, 6 years old

Her Story:  Found stray in Yorkshire with a chronic untreated skin condition which we now believe was due to malnutrition/abuse. Some background detail was found due to her arriving microchipped i.e. her age and name.

Salient points:  Saffy is a slender frame brindle Staffie who has had many litters in her past. She mixes well with dogs outside, tends to put her paws on their back as a greeting inside her house. Very loving nature. She is nasally ... a snorty Staffie but not barky! Only pet with close relationship with her owners like in the bedroom at night. Query past abuse by 10-17 yrs olds as very wary of them.

Advert: Saffy is very special we have to admit winning your heart totally. She knows all the tricks in the book; the coy look in her eyes, siding up to you. She is around 6 yrs old, 18" to the shoulder, is beautifully proportioned with a beautiful head and face with a velvety rich orange brindle fur so soft to touch. She loves company, but can be left ... but be prepared for her doing the bends on your return. She doesn't like the rain or snow and needs persuasion to use the garden on such days, but has very good housetraining and holds despite.  Saffy uses either an open dog bed or crate, a sofa or chair to relax in. She understands house rules. We are looking for a situation where she is spoilt and inclusive in her family. Saffy gets wary when closed in a crate or behind a grid so this is not advisable only as a must for travelling. She also gets very excited with cats! Saffy is neutered, vaccinated and chipped. Fostered in Kingston.

Saffy arrived into rescue in a dreadful state with physical and psychological signs of abuse/neglect. Her skin and fur have improved greatly and she is her ideal weight now. Ideally her family would only use kennels in an emergency. Saffy loves people and will accept dogs in her territory once introduced outside on neutral territory until she knows them. When sharing with another dog Saffy can react to 'claiming food', but not toys or other objects. So food needs close management with other dogs, but isn't an issue with humans only in that she can be an opportunist! She is very gentle in taking treats. She can play with humans touching with her mouth, but clearly playing, expressing fun and love.  Saffy is hyper alert to 'hoodies' and wary of children particularly 10-17 yrs olds, this has indicated she has been taunted or actually abused by this age range in the past and we will home with this awareness. Saffy is a rescue favourite so only special families need apply!

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