Why does a staffs head split

Question Author sorry to be so vague! You have lost me! You can see this crack in his skull? Sounds a bit odd to me. From which old wife do you get this information? If , indeed, you find these things occurring to your pet, you may already be too late!!!

As I understand it, head splitting is a strange term given to the maturation of staffies as the muscles on their head go through a growth spurt giving them that heart shaped appearance. Jenny Tools. It has everything a growing boy needs.

A clue will be his parents and any other relatives so ask his breeder. This process is called a lot of things, from spreading to splitting to cracking. The shape or structure of the skull does not change at all, as Caryll has said this 'term' refers to the increase in muscle size in the face with the muscles on the top of the head and cheeks starting to get bigger and more defined.

I think you are meaning at this age is there anything behavioural you need to look out for? As this usually happens around sexual maturity you will need to watch for obvious issues such as mounting, dominance etc. At 5 months I wouldn't think you would have any of these issue just yet. The truth is that any dog can be trained to be aggressive by irresponsible owners, including otherwise gentle breeds such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers — but with the right owners and environment, they make loving pets.

Throw some kibble or treats in and put your dogs nose and brain to work. A good mental and smell work out for your Staffy. Herbs — We all know that a dogs nose is incredibly complex and a lot more powerful than ours. Certain herbs have proven to produce positive reactions in dogs, often making them feel calmer. Staffies can make great family pets As a rule, they are gentle, affectionate dogs who adore people. Of course every dog is different and, in the wrong hands or with a bad experience, any breed can become troubled or aggressive.

The Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced with the aim of protecting public safety. The legislation includes banning four types of dogs, however, Staffordshire Bull Terriers has not been put on the list. Are Staffy puppies easy to train? Staffordshire bull terrier is a bundle of big personality packed in a strong body. They are one of the easily trainable breeds which makes them great family pets: Staffies are heavily devoted to their owners.