Difference between English and Irish Staffordshire terriersThis is a discussion thread · 1 replies Hi peeps. Just quick question about dog breeds. Are English and Irish Staffies same breed under different names, or there's difference in their appearance? ![]() Junior Participant15 Anonymous: The English Staffordshire Bull Terrier (ESBT) is a BREED while the Irish (ISBT) is a BREED TYPE.Average ISBTs are leaner and kind of taller than average ESBTs. ISBTs were bred purposely for dog fighting and when this "sport" was banned, the breed became rare. Nowadays, ISBTs regain their popularity as pets and as weight pulling & athletics competition participants. | Have a question? People are waiting to help. Interesting stuff Related forum topics:Nature cruelty vs. Human crueltyRussian Blue and Korat - what difference?Difference between Cornish and Devon Rex?Careless Staffordshire terrier owner?How often should i feed a staffordshire bull...Differences between calico, tortie, and torbie?Difference between Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest...Cat holds tail in spiral between back legs?Difference between Canadian Sphynx, Don Sphynx...Persian and Himalayan cats difference? |