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The parents of the puppies are Sasha or Armani and Diesel. Sasha and Armani's (Dams) lines go back to "AceBlue Harry Potter" and Diesel's (Sire) lines to "Toplace Scooby Doo".All are loving natured, with wonderful temperaments, love children and kept as pets within our home.If I have any puppies available I will generally advertise in the trading post, but you are welcome to contact me for any enquiries on upcoming litters as I do keep a waiting list.This site is to show photos of both Sasha, Armani and Diesel and their progeny to those wishing to purchase puppies.Here are photos of Sasha, then Diesel then Armani, both as pups and adults and photos of Sasha and Diesel with one of their pups.
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Information What do we need to consider if we are thinking of buying a puppy - ie How much do they cost? What do they need? Is that the right pet for me?Dogs make wonderful pets for those who are prepared to offer time, love and commitment. You will want to consider the space available, the time you have to dedicate to exercise and grooming and the costs associated with feeding, veterinary care and holiday arrangement. Some other questions to be considered are the number of hours each day the pup will be left alone and whether you want your dog to spend most time inside or outside. The answers to these questions can help determine which breeds would be more suitable. If you have never owned a dog before the following information can be useful in making sure you make the correct decision for you and your puppy. If you have had a dog before the information in the next section may be helpful to know whether a Staffordshire Terrier is the right breed for you.Depending on the breed, you need to count the ongoing expenses of owning a dog, food, heartworm/intestinal worming treatments, injections, desexing, council registrations each year, collars, toys and accessories. Your puppy has 3 sets of initial injections, then one every year. Your dog will require heartworm and intestinal worming treatments for its entire life as well. At 6mths of age your puppy should be desexed to improve its health as an adult and the chances of cancer, reduce behavioural problems and any tendancy to escape or stray. Most councils now require your pets to be registered with them annually and you should check with your local council the cost of this. Your dog needs some toys to keep it occupied or will become destructive, especially chew toys or treat toys that will keep it amused for some time. You will need a collar and ID tag and your dog will need different sized collars as it grows bigger. You will also need food and water bowls, a lead, and if you live in a cold climate you may need to purchase a winter coat for the dog and will different sizes as the dog grows out of them. You will need a bed and should consider a kennel or at least have a dry, secure place for your dog to sleep at night or be placed in when you are not home. You will need to secure your yard so that your dog cannot escape. You may also need to protect areas of your yard that you do not want the dog to go such as garden beds or veggie patches. Your dog will need exercise and should be walked daily if possible. You will need to bathe your dog occasionally. If you have small children you will need to supervise both the puppy and the children when together to ensure that they both play appropriately. If a dog is not getting enough attention or bored it will display destructive behaviour and if you spend a lot of time away from home you may need to consider a second dog for company which is double the expense. You will need to also consider what you will do with your dog when you go away on holidays.As a very rough guide a medium-sized stafford would cost approximately $10 per week to feed if you buy a decent quality bulk dry food (an 18kg bag at about $55 for "Purina Supercoat" would last 5wks at approx 480g a day/1 cup = 120g) and your dog should have a diet of raw meaty bones for dental health (buy from local butcher for a few dollars). Counting in a monthly heartworm treatment & 3 monthly intestinal worm treatment add another $4 per week (expect it to cost about $40 for 6mths supply of "heartguard" and $20 for a twin pack of chews of "drontal" intestinal wormer - each chew does 10kg so you would need one pack approx every 3mths for an adult). Total approx cost would be around $16 per week excluding council registrations (usually a once-off fee), vetinary expenses, toys, treats and accessories. Puppies must be fed puppy food only for the first 10-18mths as it is specially formulated for their stages of development and gives them what they require to be strong, healthy adults. They can struggle to digest adult or homemade food prior to this time, but you may chose to make your own food after this to save some money but you will need to ensure that your dog still is getting all of its dietary requirements.Are You Ready For A Puppy? Should You Own A Dog? A DOG IS FOR LIFE!! It is important before you get taken in by that cute little puppy that you understand what being a dog owner entails. Too many animals end up dumped and abandoned because owners didnt know what they were getting themselves into. A dog expects to be part of your family and will need to know its place in your pack very quickly. Dogs will try and make their place and dominate if they can. Its at this early stage that if you do not do the correct training you will have behavioural problems later. It can also be during this training period that your puppy can be abused in frustration so you will need to have patience.A dog is a puppy for sometime and its 12mths before they start to settle down, but still display puppy behaviour for almost 2yrs. A dog must be socialized as a puppy, with other adults, children and especially other dogs. You should expect to take your puppy to puppy preschool or puppy kinda to help with some basic commands, dos and donts, and socialization with other dogs. If you really want a well-trained dog, obedience training will be beneficial.At 6mths of age your puppy should be desexed to improve its health as an adult and the chances of cancer, reduce behavioural problems and any tendancy to escape or stray. Most councils now require your pets to be registered with them annually and you should check with your local council the cost of this. Your dog needs some toys to keep it occupied or will become destructive, especially chew toys or treat toys that will keep it amused for some time. You will need a collar and ID tag and your dog will need different sized collars as it grows bigger. You will also need food and water bowls, a lead, and if you live in a cold climate you may need to purchase a winter coat for the dog and will different sizes as the dog grows out of them. You will need a bed and should consider a kennel or at least have a dry, secure place for your dog to sleep at night or be placed in when you are not home. You will need to secure your yard so that your dog cannot escape. You may also need to protect areas of your yard that you do not want the dog to go such as garden beds or veggie patches. Your dog will need exercise and should be walked daily if possible. You will need to bathe your dog occasionally. If you have small children you will need to supervise both the puppy and the children when together to ensure that they both play appropriately. If a dog is not getting enough attention or bored it will display destructive behaviour and if you spend a lot of time away from home you may need to consider a second dog for company which is double the expense. You will need to also consider what you will do with your dog when you go away on holidays. If you think you are still ready for a dog, then read on to decide whether or not an English Staffordshire Terrier breed is the right type of dog for you.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier BreedBACKGROUNDThe Staffordshire Bull Terrier was brought into existence in the early 1800s and is a cross between the bulldog of the day and the old English Terrier a breed which is now extinct. It was produced with the sole purpose of obtaining a dog with a longer, broader head than the bulldog and also able to combine strength and agility. The early dogs did not have very specific pedigrees because the importance was a game-fighting dog. The miners and ironworkers of Staffordshire began to foster the breed and the qualities of gameness, intelligence and loyalty were developed. AVERAGE LIFESPANThis dog can live up to 14 years of age. COLOURSBlack, Brindle, Red, White, Blue (rare) & Blue Fawn (rare) and Fawn. Colours with white markings.AVERAGE HEIGHT & WEIGHT36cm to 41cm11kg to 17kg COAT Short & smooth. FEATURES Medium sized muscular body. Broad head with short muzzle, eyes dark to hazel, ears either semi erect or rose shaped. Tail is medium length. BREED PERSONALITY, CHARACTERISTICS & TEMPERAMENTYou must never forget the Staffordshire Bull Terriers past as a fighting dog is still present in most Staffords today. Their boisterous nature and spirit give credit to the statement that Staffords are the loveable rogues of the dog world. Always be a responsible Stafford owner and never have your dog off lead in a public place. Although the Stafforshire Bull Terrier was unfortunately originally bred for bull baiting and dog fighting, these dogs are not savage by nature but through training from puppy hood onwards they soon learned to do what their owners wanted. Thankfully these pastimes were outlawed and they were used more for hunting and guarding. They are affectionate, fearless and reliable, they are very much people orientated and are much happier in the domestic environment. They are great with children and are often referred to as the "Nanny Dog". They are intelligent and have that I want to please you attitude, which makes them easy to train.COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETSStaffordshire Bull Terriers live happily with other pets provided that they are trained and socialised from an early age. Puppies can be easily trained to obey house rules and obedience training can be an excellent avenue to provide socialisation with other animals.Obedience is a fun way to develop a close bond of friendship and respect with your Stafford. They love to be with you and take great delight in pleasing you. CARE REQUIREMENTSThe Stafford is a low maintenance breed, the short coat requiring little more than a regular brushing and the occasional bath. Depending on the amount of exercise your dog has on a hard surface will determine if the nails need clipping to keep them short and tidy. IDEAL OWNERSStaffordshire Bull Terriers are a dog that very much needs to be a member of the family. They are not a dog that can be left alone in the back yard to amuse themselves.
OK I want a dog! I am prepared for a puppy! I've counted the expense! I am definite that an English Stafford is the breed for me! I just can't work out whether to get a male or a female?Well you can work this out very easily. There are really two main things to consider. Firstly are you getting the dog spayed or neutered (desexed)? Secondly, specifically what is it that has attracted you to this breed in the first place? Is it anything to do with the appearance?If you are getting the animal desexed then their temperaments are essentially the same. Many ask this question because they think that a male is more aggressive than a female etc. Simply put - dogs that show aggression should not be bred in the first instance. When the hormones that drive the animal are no longer in abundance these territorial habits are reduced. There still are however particular characteristics of all dogs that need to be managed with training. Dogs exist under a heirarchal structure where everyone is considered part of their "pack" and they are always working out their order within it, from "leader" to "least" member. You must show your dog who is boss and that even the youngest member of the family is higher up in this heirarchal structure then they are. Small children should be able to give basic commands. At different stages of development the dog will naturally challenge rules and heirarchy, and you need to be firm at showing them youre still very much the "pack leader" during these phases. Obviously there are numerous benefits to desexing but this is one aspect of it. If you think a particular sex is good for guarding or protection this is all about training and the dog's individual personality not whether its male or female. If you are worried about taking the male dog to dog parks - the key is about socialising the dog as a pup not that it is male. The point is the behaviour is essentially about socialisation, training and management - not about whether the dog is male or female.The other thing to consider with this question is the dogs appearance - if you specifically like the bigger and wider head shape, stocky body and muscle-ripped appearance of this breed - then go for a male. Females look quite different in terms of head shape. If you like the smaller, more narrow head shape go for a female. In terms of overall size and structure males are generally bigger and stockier than females but this is not always the case. I've had females bigger and stockier than my males (just less muscle definition) so don't rely on this. If you want a smaller stafford go for the smallest pup in the litter.So if you are getting the dog desexed and aren't particular to one head shape then go for the pup that you feel a connection with regardless of the sex.If you are considering pups for company for another existing dog, opposite sex dogs make good pairings, if both desexed then it doesn't matter what sex they are. Of course if related to each other you must desex them so that they cannot breed together.
Other InformationYour English Staffordshire puppy, comes with the following:-A folder to keep all your information and certificates for your puppyAn information packYour pups microchipping certificateYour pups vaccination certificateA puppy pack from the vetA toy or other small gift from meL2-HGA & HC CLEARED BY PARENTAGEAll our pups are HC and L2-HGA clear . Also Microchipped ,Vaccinated, Wormed, Vet CheckedYour pup has been wormed at 2 weeks of age and 4 weeks of age. You need to worm it again at 8 weeks of age and again at 12 weeks of age, then every 3mths for the rest of its life. Your pup has had its first injection for immunization (C3/C4) which is done 6-8 weeks of age and has been microchipped and given a health clearance by a vet at this appointment.I am happy to fly pups interstate at your expense. I recommend using "Dogtainers' for this service. Please organise for the pup to be collected from my home and taken to the airport this end. Search for them in google for your state number. Pups cannot fly before 8 weeks of age.
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Examples of the Coat Colours

Here are some examples of the standard english stafford colours so you can get an idea of what colour my pups are. Combinations of these colours with white and brindle are all common. Brindling is a very dominant genetic feature in staffords. It is in no way a fault or even a negative, and many even prefer it. NOTE that I do not have all of the colours. I specifically only ever have blues and blue fawns and do not have any other colours of english staffords, they are here merely as examples and are not my dogs or images. The blue colour is a recessive gene and not common. Having said this, blue and fawn together are even more rare. Unlike some animals with recessive genetic features it does not create any health problems of any kind and just affects the coat colour. Click on the left-hand corner of the carousel to scroll through and click on the image to view.

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Comments As a testament to the quality of our pups and their wonderful temperaments many of our customers have contacted me for second puppies.Here are some comments from our other happy Baby Blues pup owners:-Chilli"We bought Chilli 7.5 months ago. We can't imagine life without her now.She absolutely adores kids, adults, other dogs and even ferrets. She lovesher walks and sunbaking on the front deck. Her coat and her beautiful natureare constantly commented on. I highly recommend one of these dogs."Tim & Ally, proud mum and dad of CHILLIHarley"Harley was made a member of our family in March of 2010. I have never seen a dog bond so closely with the family as Harley. He is incredibly affectionate with people and loves nothing better than to be at the beach playing with all the other dogs. He has no aggression towards any other dogs and was very easy to socialise. Training Harley could not have been easier. He was sitting on command within the first month. It only took a week to teach him to wait for permission to eat his food. He loves chasing sticks and tennis balls and brings them back and drops without any problems. Nothing phases Harley, he has a very strong temperament and shows no fear. One look into Harleys eyes, with a wag of his tail, and he will melt your heart like butter on a hot summer day. We could ask for no better companion by our side."Mark & Penny, proud mum and dad of HARLEYMarley"I am the very proud owner of a Staffy pup, Marley, from Sasha and Diesels first litter.This was my second Staffy, so I knew I was getting another friend for life ... but Marley has proven to be that and so much more in the 6 months that she has been by my side (literally!). Marley has the most gentle nature and is extremely social with other dogs and people, which has been especially observed by all the other dog owners down at the park. She has been such an amazing, loving addition to our family and I have been given nothing but total support since the day she came home. Rachelle and Martin were and have been amazing in explaining all I needed to know from follow up vaccinations, how to help Marley adjust to a new home through to just keeping in touch to see how she is going. I am lucky enough to be expecting another addition to the family from Sasha and Diesel! We are bringing home a little brother for Marley ... Cooper. Whether Marley is snoozing on my lap or following me around like a little shadow, she is awesome ... so who could resist bringing home another pup, just knowing he is going to be as perfect as she is! I would highly recommend a pup from Rachelle and Martin, it has proven to be one of the best decisions I have made! Marley is everything as promised, and then some!! Thanks so much guys for completing our family (twice now)!!!"Lindsay, proud mum of MARLEY and COOPERMya“Mya's very affectionate, playful, she will come and lay next to you when watching TV, she loves Anthony rubbing her tummy. and is an attention seeker - if you give our other male Stafford, Tyson, a pat she pushes her way through to make sure you give her a pat, she loves smoked bones, she loves going out for walks she also likes to lead when she walks and is protective of Tyson. Usually if we see another dog Tyson keeps walking but will stand very tall in a protective manner. Our little girl also always has something in her mouth she is a curious little one always likes to taste, chew and licks anything that is in her way. Mya and Tyson get along very well they love playing tug of war or even chasing each other in the backyard; if one is asleep the other comes along and sleeps next to the other and they always give a lick on the face when the other is sleeping they’re sooo cute together! No regrets with her she is perfect and Tyson accepted her and she took to Tyson straight away also so that was excellent I was a little worried about jealously but thank god we haven't had to go through that.”Janan & Anthony, proud mum and dad of MYAMiley"Miley is an extremely sociable dog, she has an excellent temperament. She gets along with all kids and she loves to join in with all there games. She is always picked up and pushed and not once has she even looked like biting anyone. She loves to go for a walk every afternoon on the golf course and she always will try and steel a golf ball. She is very affectionate and just an all round happy dog. She loves trips in the car, playing in the water, chasing balls, chewing her bones, and sliding down kids slippery dips. "Kerrie, proud mum of MILEY and NIKKI
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Many people select their pups when only a few weeks old. There is no guarantee that a pup with particular markings will retain these individualities as they continue to change constantly up to adulthood. Keep this in mind when selecting a pup, and don't be dissapointed if a white spot or stripe appears or dissapears. A pup is for life and you should consider carefully whether or not you are able to care for a dog or whether or not an english stafford is the breed for you BEFORE you get one. Seeinformation to help with commonly asked questions about this breed.

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Puppy Group Hug

Video Snippet - "Puppy Group Hug" & Video Snippet "The Gang"

Sometimes photographs just can't show how cute these little guys really are and for those of you purchasing from other states it can be helpful to see some little video snippets to help you make your decision on getting a "Baby Blues" pup as your little stafford buddy. I hope you enjoy looking at these little clips of my dogs (the parents) and their progeny in these little video snippets.This snippet is called "PUPPY GROUP HUG" - they were totally distracted by someone who had just climbed into the bath minutes earlier to film this; so usually its a lot more of a rush to get a cuddle and this time they were very slow but maybe I'll get someone to sneak in without alerting them one day and film it as it usually happens....a mad scamper towards me for a cuddle! I find that every single litter is like this and "puppy group hugs" are something I really look forward to.... and really miss when they're gone.The other video snippet is called "THE GANG" and shows a typical 4 week old litter of puppies.

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Video Snippet - "Armani" & Video Snippet "Water Babies"

Armani

This video snippet is called "Armani" and was taken when she was just a baby. It shows how much Staffords love attention she's just taking it all in her stride. As an adult she now cuddles you back. Take a sneak peek at her getting a cuddle.The other video snippet is called "Water Babies" its just a little vid of Diesel, the father of the puppies, and my other girl Lucky whom I no longer have, playing in the water at Bayview on the Northern Beaches in NSW where I used to live. Most staffords love water.

Water Babies

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Video Snippet - "Newborn Pups" & Video Snippet " "

Newborn Puppies

This video snippet is called "Newborn Pups" and shows you what newborn english staffordshire puppies look like only a few hours old. Newborn puppies "twitch" its a sign that they are mentally active and healthy.This video snippet is called " " - STILL BEING DONE LINK WONT WORK STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER CLIP SOON

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