All Responding: 348

Males only: 140

Females only: 201

New or repeat user for survey

Have you taken this survey previously for another dog?
Y: 185 (53.2%)

N: 160 (46%)

Owner Information
How many Staffordshire Bull Terriers currently live with you?
MORE THAN 20: 1 (0.3%)

11 TO 20: 1 (0.3%)

6 TO 10: 12 (3.4%)

1 TO 5: 143 (41.1%)

How many years have you owned Staffordshire Bull Terriers?
OVER 30 YEARS: 12 (3.4%)

20 TO 30 YEARS: 19 (5.5%)

10 TO 20 YEARS: 45 (12.9%)

5 TO 10 YEARS: 36 (10.3%)

LESS THAN 5 YEARS: 46 (13.2%)

Are you a Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeder?
Y: 65 (18.7%)

N: 94 (27%)

What are your primary interests/activities in the breed?
WEIGHT PULL: 22 (6.3%)

TRACKING: 13 (3.7%)

THERAPY DOG, ASSISTANCE DOG OR SERVICE DOG: 30 (8.6%)

RALLY OBEDIENCE: 33 (9.5%)

PET/COMPANION: 125 (35.9%)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: 14 (4%)

OBEDIENCE TRIALS: 38 (10.9%)

FLYBALL: 20 (5.7%)

DOCK DIVING: 9 (2.6%)

CONFORMATION: 104 (29.9%)

AGILITY TRIALS: 46 (13.2%)

Owner follow-up:
How many litters have you bred?

6 LITTERS: 19 (5.5%)

4 TO 6 LITTERS: 10 (2.9%)

2 TO 3 LITTERS: 21 (6%)

1 LITTER: 15 (4.3%)

Dog Information

What sex is this dog?
MALE: 140 (40.2%)

FEMALE: 201 (57.8%)

This dog’s Country of Birth

Total Males Females
USA: 268 (77%) 109 (77.9%) 155 (77.1%)

UK: 25 (7.2%) 12 (8.6%) 13 (6.5%)

SPAIN: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

SOUTH AFRICA: 3 (0.9%) 2 (1.4%) 1 (0.5%)

POLAND: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

NEW ZEALAND: 6 (1.7%) 2 (1.4%) 4 (2%)

IRELAND, NO.: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

NETHERLANDS: 3 (0.9%) 1 (0.7%) 2 (1%)

IRELAND: 3 (0.9%) 2 (1.4%) 1 (0.5%)

GERMANY: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

CZECH REPUBLIC: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

CANADA: 21 (6%) 7 (5%) 14 (7%)

BRAZIL: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

AUSTRALIA: 8 (2.3%) 1 (0.7%) 7 (3.5%)

ALBANIA: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Is this dog still living?
Y: 280 (80.5%) 112 (80%) 166 (82.6%)

N: 62 (17.8%) 27 (19.3%) 35 (17.4%)

Follow-up dog information: dog not still living

At what age did this dog die?

14 YEARS OF AGE: 19 (5.5%) 7 (5%) 12 (6%)

11 TO 13 YEARS OF AGE: 25 (7.2%) 14 (10%) 11 (5.5%)

8 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE: 12 (3.4%) 3 (2.1%) 9 (4.5%)

5 TO 7 YEARS OF AGE: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

2 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE: 3 (0.9%) 2 (1.4%) 1 (0.5%)

0-6 MONTHS: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

What is/was the overall health of this dog?
Total Males Females

POOR: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

FAIR: 15 (4.3%) 7 (5%) 8 (4%)

GOOD: 67 (19.3%) 30 (21.4%) 37 (18.4%)

EXCELLENT: 259 (74.4%) 102 (72.9%) 155 (77.1%)

What is/was this dog’s temperament?
TIMID: 5 (1.4%) 2 (1.4%) 3 (1.5%)

RESERVED: 35 (10.1%) 17 (12.1%) 18 (9%)

PROTECTIVE: 46 (13.2%) 20 (14.3%) 26 (12.9%)

CURIOUS: 145 (41.7%) 53 (37.9%) 92 (45.8%)

CONFIDENT: 286 (82.2%) 119 (85%) 165 (82.1%)

Is this dog spayed/neutered?

Y: 140 (40.2%) 40 (28.6%) 99 (49.3%)

N: 202 (58%) 100 (71.4%) 101 (50.2%)

Follow-up dog information: dog spayed/neutered

At what age was this dog altered?
< 1 YEAR OF AGE: 26 (7.5%) 11 (7.9%) 15 (7.5%)

2 YEARS: 82 (23.6%) 20 (14.3%) 61 (30.3%)

FROM 1 TO 2 YEARS: 30 (8.6%) 9 (6.4%) 21 (10.4%)

Early alter follow-up: Dog spayed/neutered < 1 year of age
Did this dog develop any of the following health conditions during its life?
NONE OF THESE: 21 (6%) 9 (6.4%) 12 (6%)

HYPOTHYROIDISM: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

HIP DYSPLASIA: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

CRUCIATE LIGAMENT TEAR: 4 (1.1%) 1 (0.7%) 3 (1.5%)

Is this dog on a flea and/or tick preventative?
Y: 185 (53.2%) 76 (54.3%) 109 (54.2%)

N: 155 (44.5%) 64 (45.7%) 90 (44.8%)

Follow-up dog information: flea/tick preventative used

Has this dog ever had an adverse reaction to flea/tick prevention?
SYSTEMIC REACTION: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

NO ADVERSE REACTION: 178 (51.1%) 74 (52.9%) 104 (51.7%)

LOCALIZED REACTION: 5 (1.4%) 2 (1.4%) 3 (1.5%)

Is this dog on heartworm prevention?
Y: 224 (64.4%) 94 (67.1%) 129 (64.2%)

N: 114 (32.8%) 43 (30.7%) 70 (34.8%)

Follow-up dog information: dog on heartworm prevention

Has this dog ever had an adverse reaction to heartworm prevention?

Total Males Females
SYSTEMIC REACTION: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

NO ADVERSE REACTION: 222 (63.8%) 94 (67.1%) 127 (63.2%)

Has this dog ever been treated for a heartworm infection?
Y: 5 (1.4%) 3 (2.1%) 2 (1%)

N: 333 (95.7%) 136 (97.1% 195 (97%)

Is this dog given regular vaccinations?
Y: 247 (71%) 103 (73.6%) 142 (70.6%)

N: 90 (25.9%) 36 (25.7%) 54 (26.9%)

Follow-up dog information: dog on vaccination protocol

Has this dog ever had an adverse reaction to vaccination?
SYSTEMIC REACTION: 9 (2.6%) 2 (1.4%) 7 (3.5%)

NO ADVERSE REACTION: 225 (64.7%): 96 (68.6%) 127 (63.2%)

LOCALIZED REACTION: 12 (3.4%) 4 (2.9%) 8 (4%)

Follow-up dog information: dog not on vaccination protocol

Does this dog get antibody titers in place of vaccinations?

Y: 27 (7.8%) 10 (7.1%) 17 (8.5%)

N: 62 (17.8%) 26 (18.6%) 36 (17.9%)

What types of food does this dog eat?
HOME COOKED FOOD: 47 (13.5%) 16 (11.4%) 30 (14.9%)

DRY KIBBLE: 286 (82.2%) 118 (84.3%) 166 (82.6%)

CANNED FOOD: 53 (15.2%) 28 (20%) 25 (12.4%)

BARF (RAW FOOD): 97 (27.9%) 36 (25.7%) 61 (30.3%)

Has this dog even been anesthetized/sedated?
Y: 222 (63.8%) 80 (57.1%) 141 (70.1%)

N: 117 (33.6%) 58 (41.4%) 58 (28.9%)

Genetic test screenings
Has this dog had an OFA exam for Hip Dysplasia?
Y: 88 (25.3%) 38 (27.1%) 50 (24.9%)

N: 251 (72.1%) 100 (71.4%) 149 (74.1%)

Genetic test screenings follow-up: Hip Dysplasia OFA exam

What was this dog’s OFA hip grade?

Total Males Females
MODERATE HIP DYSPLASIA 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

MILD HIP DYSPLASIA: 4 (1.1%) 1 (0.7%) 3 (1.5%)

GOOD HIPS: 58 (16.7%) 28 (20%) 30 (14.9%)

FAIR HIPS; 18 (5.2%) 6 (4.3%) 12 (6%)

EXCELLENT HIPS: 5 (1.4%) 2 (1.4%) 3 (1.5%)

BORDERLINE/EQUIVOCAL: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

Has this dog had a hip dysplasia exam from another organization/entity?
Y: 31 (8.9%) 13 (9.3%) 18 (9%)

N: 305 (87.6%) 122 (87.1%) 181 (90%)

Genetic test screenings follow-up: Hip Dysplasia exam from “other” organization

What was the result of this dog’s hip evaluation from an organization other than the OFA?
HIP DYSPLASIA: 3 (0.9%) 1 (0.7%) 2 (1%)

NO EVIDENCE OF HIP DYSPLASIA: 27 (7.8%) 12 (8.6%) 15 (7.5%)

Has this dog had an OFA exam for Elbow Dysplasia?
Y: 48 (13.8%) 24 (17.1%) 24 (11.9%)

N: 287 (82.5%) 113 (80.7%) 173 (86.1%)

Genetic test screenings follow-up: Elbow Dysplasia OFA exam

What was the result of this dog’s elbow evaluation?
ELBOWS NORMAL: 44 (12.6%) 21 (15%) 23 (11.4%)

GRADE 2 ELBOW DYSPLASIA: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

GRADE 1 ELBOW DYSPLASIA: 4 (1.1%) 3 (2.1%) 1 (0.5%)

Has this dog had a Patellar Luxation examination?
Y: 84 (24.1%) 34 (24.3%) 50 (24.9%)

N: 256 (73.6%) 105 (75%) 149 (74.1%)

Genetic test screenings follow-up: Patellar luxation examination

What was the result of this dog’s patellar luxation examination?
NO PATELLAR LUXATION: 81 (23.3%) 31 (22.1%) 50 (24.9%)

GRADE 4 PATELLAR LUXATION: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

GRADE 2 PATELLAR LUXATION: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

GRADE 1 PATELLAR LUXATION: 2 (0.6%) 2 (1.4%) 0 (0%)

Has your dog been diagnosed with any of the following health issues?
Cancer or Tumors?
Y: 58 (16.7%) 25 (17.9%) 33 (16.4%)

N: 280 (80.5%) 114 (81.4%) 164 (81.6%)

If “Y” to Cancer, Cancer Types:
What cancer types has this dog been diagnosed with?

Total Males Females
TESTICULAR CANCER: 3 (0.9%) 3 (2.1%) 0 (0%)

OTHER CANCER: 17 (4.9%) 8 (5.7%) 9 (4.5%)

MAST CELL TUMOR: 21 (6%) 10 (7.1%) 11 (5.5%)

MAMMARY CANCER: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

LYMPHOMA/LYMPHOSARCOMA: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

HEMANGIOSARCOMA: 6 (1.7%) 2 (1.4%) 4 (2%)

Gastrointestinal disorders?
Y: 14 (4%) 6 (4.3%) 8 (4%)

N: 316 (90.8%) 128 (91.4%) 186 (92.5%)

If “Y” to Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal Problems:
What types of gastrointestinal problems has this dog been diagnosed with?
OTHER: 8 (2.3%) 4 (2.9%) 4 (2%)

COLITIS: 5 (1.4%) 2 (1.4%) 3 (1.5%)

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: 4 (1.1%) 0 (0%) 4 (2%)

Cardiovascular disorders?
Y: 6 (1.7%) 3 (2.1%) 3 (1.5%)

N: 327 (94%) 132 (94.3%) 193 (96%)

If “Y” to Cardiac, Cardiac Disorders:
What cardiac disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

OTHER: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

HEART MURMUR: 2 (0.6%) 2 (1.4%) 0 (0%)

MITRAL VALVE DEFECT: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

DEGENERATIVE VALVE DISEASE: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

CARDIOMYOPATHY: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Respiratory disorders?
Y: 4 (1.1%) 2 (1.4%) 2 (1%)

N: 328 (94.3%) 135 (96.4%) 191 (95%)

If “Y” to Respiratory, Respiratory Disorders:
What respiratory disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
ELONGATED SOFT PALATE: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

OTHER: 3 (0.9%) 2 (1.4%) 1 (0.5%)

Eye disorders?
Y: 20 (5.7%) 2 (1.4%) 18 (9%)

N: 313 (89.9%) 136 (97.1%) 175 (87.1%)

If “Y” to Eye, Eye Disorders:
What eye disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?

Total Males Females
RETINAL DYSPLASIA: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

OTHER: 4 (1.1%) 0 (0%) 4 (2%)

GLAUCOMA: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

ENTROPION: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

DRY EYE: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

DISTICHIASIS: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

CORNEAL ULCER: 5 (1.4%) 0 (0%) 5 (2.5%)

CATARACTS, SENILE: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

Ear disorders?
Y: 20 (5.7%) 7 (5%) 12 (6%)

N: 312 (89.7%) 127 (90.7%) 184 (91.5%)

If “Y” to Ear disorders, Ear Disorders:
What ear disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
OTHER: 4 (1.1%) 1 (0.7%) 3 (1.5%)

AURAL HEMATOMA: 6 (1.7%) 4 (2.9%) 2 (1%)

DEAFNESS FROM BIRTH: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

DEAFNESS, DIAGNOSED > 10 YEARS: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

CHRONIC EAR INFECTION: 11 (3.2%) 2 (1.4%) 8 (4%)

Neurological and/or Muscular disorders?
Y: 15 (4.3%) 6 (4.3%) 9 (4.5%)

N: 319 (91.7%) 132 (94.3%) 186 (92.5%)

If “Y” to Neurologic, Neurologic Disorders

What neurological and/or muscular disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
SYRINGOMEYELIA: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

OTHER: 4 (1.1%) 2 (1.4%) 2 (1%)

MEGAESOPHAGUS: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

LUMBOSACRAL STENOSIS: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

HEAD TREMORS: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

EPILEPSY: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

CYSTS, ARACHNOID: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

ATAXIA: 6 (1.7%) 3 (2.1%) 3 (1.5%)

ABIOTROPHY, CEREBELLAR: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Skin disorders?
Y: 59 (17%) 15 (10.7%) 44 (21.9%)

N: 275 (79%) 121 (86.4%) 152 (75.6%)

If “Y” to Skin, Skin Disorders:
What skin disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?

Total Males Females
PERSISTENT STAPH INFECTION: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

SEBORRHEA: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

OTHER: 7 (2%) 2 (1.4%) 5 (2.5%)

FOOD/MEDICINE ALLERGIES: 10 (2.9%) 1 (0.7%) 9 (4.5%)

DERMATOMYOSITIS: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

DEMODECTIC MANGE: 22 (6.3%) 8 (5.7%) 14 (7%)

AUTOIMMUNE SKIN DISEASE: 4 (1.1%) 2 (1.4%) 2 (1%)

ALOPECIA: 6 (1.7%) 1 (0.7%) 5 (2.5%)

SEASONAL ALLERGIES: 24 (6.9%) 6 (4.3%) 18 (9%)

ATOPIC DERMATITIS: 14 (4%) 5 (3.6%) 9 (4.5%)

Liver disorders?
Y: 3 (0.9%) 0 (0%) 3 (1.5%)

N: 328 (94.3%) 135 (96.4%) 191 (95%)

If “Y” to Liver, Liver Disorders:
What liver disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

LIVER DISEASE: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Has this dog had bile acid testing done?
Y: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Orthopedic disorders?
Y: 36 (10.3%) 16 (11.4%) 20 (10%)

N: 294 (84.5%) 119 (85%) 174 (86.6%)

If “Y” to Orthopedic, Orthopedic Disorders
What orthopedic disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
SPONDYLOSIS: 5 (1.4%) 3 (2.1%) 2 (1%)

OTHER: 3 (0.9%) 1 (0.7%) 2 (1%)

OSTEOARTHRITIS: 3 (0.9%) 1 (0.7%) 2 (1%)

INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DISEASE: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

HIP DYSPLASIA: 5 (1.4%) 2 (1.4%) 3 (1.5%)

ELBOW DYSPLASIA: 3 (0.9%) 1 (0.7%) 2 (1%)

CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE: 7 (2%) 1 (0.7%) 6 (3%)

ARTHRITIS: 11 (3.2%) 4 (2.9%) 7 (3.5%)

ANT. CRUCIATE LIG. RUPTURE: 11 (3.2%) 6 (4.3%) 5 (2.5%)

Blood/Lymph disorders?
Y: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

N: 328 (94.3%) 135 (96.4%) 192 (95.5%)

If “Y” to Blood/Lymph, Blood /Lymph Disorders:
What blood or lymphatic system disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?

Total Males Females
OTHER: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Endocrine disorders?
Y: 9 (2.6%) 3 (2.1%) 6 (3%)

N: 322 (92.5%) 131 (93.6%) 189 (94%)

If “Y” to Endocrine, Endocrine Disorders:
What endocrine disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
OTHER: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7%) 1 (0.5%)

HYPOTHYROID: 5 (1.4%) 2 (1.4%) 3 (1.5%)

DIABETES MELLITUS: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

CUSHING’S DISEASE: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Kidney disorders?
Y: 8 (2.3%) 1 (0.7%) 7 (3.5%)

N: 323 (92.8%) 133 (95%) 188 (93.5%)

If “Y” to Kidney, Kidney Disorders:
What kidney disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
RENAL DYSPLASIA: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

OTHER: 4 (1.1%) 1 (0.7%) 3 (1.5%)

INCONTINENCE: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

Reproductive disorders in females?
Y: 18 (5.2%) 0 (0%) 18 (9%)

N: 295 (84.8%) 117 (83.6%) 176 (87.6%)

If “Y” to Repro. Disorders in Females, Reproductive Disorders:
What reproductive disorders has this female been diagnosed with?
LITTER RESORPTION: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

PYOMETRA: 10 (2.9%) 0 (0%) 10 (5%)

FALSE PREGNANCY: 4 (1.1%) 0 (0%) 4 (2%)

OTHER: 3 (0.9%) 0 (0%) 3 (1.5%)

IRREGULAR HEAT CYCLE: 1 (0.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)

ECLAMPSIA: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

FAILURE TO CONCEIVE: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

Reproductive disorders in males?
Y: 7 (2%) 6 (4.3%) 1 (0.5%)

N: 300 (86.2%) 131 (93.6%) 167 (83.1%)

If “Y” to Repro. Disorders in Males, Reproductive Disorders:

What reproductive disorders has this male been diagnosed with?

Total Males Females
STERILITY: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

PROSTATITIS: 2 (0.6%) 2 (1.4%) 0 (0%)

OTHER: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

CRYPTORCHID/MONORCHID: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

Dental disorders?
Y: 27 (7.8%) 9 (6.4%) 18 (9%)

N: 309 (88.8%) 127 (90.7%) 180 (89.6%)

If “Y” to Dental, Dental Disorders
What dental disorders has this dog been diagnosed with?
UNDERBITE: 3 (0.9%) 1 (0.7%) 2 (1%)

RETAINED PUPPY TEETH: 2 (0.6%) 0 (0%) 2 (1%)

OVERBITE: 5 (1.4%) 3 (2.1%) 2 (1%)

OTHER: 8 (2.3%) 3 (2.1%) 5 (2.5%)

TOOTH LOSS, < 3 YEARS OF AGE: 1 (0.3%) 1 (0.7%) 0 (0%)

TOOTH LOSS, 3 TO 10 YEARS: 4 (1.1%) 0 (0%) 4 (2%)

Breeding status
Has this dog had puppies?
Y: 153 (44% 62 (44.3%) 90 (44.8%)

N: 187 (53.7%) 77 (55%) 109 (54.2%)

If “Y” to Puppies Produced, Puppy Follow-up
How many puppies has this dog produced?
OVER 30 PUPPIES: 7 (2%) 7 (5%) 0 (0%)

FOUR TO 10: 87 (25%) 26 (18.6%) 60 (29.9%)

20 TO 30: 4 (1.1%) 3 (2.1%) 1 (0.5%)

THREE OR FEWER: 22 (6.3%) 8 (5.7%) 14 (7%)

10 TO 20: 34 (9.8%) 18 (12.9%) 16 (8%)

Has this dog produced puppies with congenital abnormalities?
Y: 36 (10.3%) 17 (12.1%) 19 (9.5%)

N: 279 (80.2%) 116 (82.9%) 161 (80.1%)

If “Y” to Congenital/Birth Defects, follow-up:

What congenital/birth defects has this dog produced?
UNTHRIFTY/SMALL: 2 (0.6%) 1 (0.7% 1 (0.5%)

OTHER CONGENITAL DEFECT: 8 (2.3%) 4 (2.9%) 4 (2%)

CLEFT PALATE: 24 (6.9%) 11 (7.9%) 13 (6.5%)

Has this dog produced stillborn puppies?
Y: 28 (8%) 14 (10%) 14 (7%)

N: 287 (82.5%) 116 (82.9%) 169 (84.1%)

NOTE: All responses are literal as received on survey, except for spelling error corrections

STAFFORSHIRE BULL TERRIER –FINAL; February 28, 2012
Owner Information
If Other activity, please describe. (n = 7, some responded multiple times)
Lure Coursing: 2 (14.3%)
Nose Work: 1 (7.1%)
Public Education: 1 (7.1%)
Puissance (Dog High Jump): 1 (7.1%)
Training: 1 (7.1%)
Rescue, Secretary of Welfare: 1 (7.1%)
Lure Coursing, Schutzhund: 1 (7.1%)
Lure: 1 (7.1%)
Carting, Parades: 1 (7.1%)
Disc Dog Titled in Addition to Titles in Above Marked Categories: 1 (7.1%)
Drug Dogs, Insurance Sniffer Dogs: 1 (7.1%)
Frisbee, Ball, Circus, and Parlor Tricks: 1 (7.1%)
K9 Nose Work, Service Dogs: 1 (7.1%)

Follow-up dog information- combined Heartworm preventative and Flea/tick Preventative
If this dog has had an adverse reaction, please list the type/brand of treatment (n = 7)
As this dog has serious allergy issues, she is allergic to any brand that has flavored chewable tablets: 1 (20%)
Heartguard: 1 (20%)
Promeris: 1 (20%)
Frontline: 1 (20%)
Advantix: 1 (20%)
Frontline K9 Advantix: 1 (20%)
Advantage: 1 (20%)

Follow-up dog information – Dental disorders
If Other dental disorder, please describe (n = 8; seven additional responses received)
Base narrow canines: 2 (13.3%)
Extra tooth next to upper PM2S: 1 (6.7%)
Gum problems: 1 (6.7%)
Inverted/converging canines: 1 (6.7%)
Split tooth: 1 (6.7%)
Level bite and lower canines inside upper ones damaging the palate: 1 (6.7%)
Extra tooth: 1 (6.7%)
Cleft palate: 1 (6.7%)
Abscess when puppy tooth broke (before it fell out) – tooth removed and abscess drained: 1 (6.7%)
A growth was removed from behind her canine when she was 2 years old and then it was removed again when she was 9 years old: 1 (6.7%)
Bi-lateral cleft lip: 1 (6.7%)
Broken and very worn teeth: 1 (6.7%)
Canine misalignment: 1 (6.7%)
Decay: 1 (6.7%)

Follow-up dog information – puppy follow up
If the stillborn puppies were autopsied, please list findings (n = 8)
Stillborn – first puppy (large) not autopsied: 1 (12.5%)
Stillborn pups were stuck in the dam, and a C-section wasn’t done: 1 (12.5%)
Uterine inertia: 1 (12.5%)
Sired 2 stillborn pups with 4 healthy live pups: 1 (12.5%)
Puppy was stuck in birth canal, emergency C-section could not save it: 1 (12.5%)
No autopsy, puppy got stuck in birth canal: 1 (12.5%)
Puppy stuck in birth canal: 1 (12.5%)
Hyperextensions of neck during last term of pregnancy: 1 (12.5%)

If Other congenital defect, please list (n = 5, several answered more than once)
Hare-lip: 2 (20%)
Neurological disorder, not named, unknown yet. Pups PTS. Bodies are at Univ in the event of more cases. One condition is early onset. 1 (10%)
Retained testicle – only one descended: 1 (10%)
Retained testicle in male pup: 1 (10%)
Infrequent not severe seizures: 1 (10%)
Infrequent and not severe seizures: 1 (10%)
1 cleft palate with harelip: 1 (10%)
Hare lip, screw tail: 1 (10%)
Hermaphrodite: 1 (10%)