General Impression: The Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression opf great strength for his size; a well put together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.

Head: Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop; and ears are set high.

Ears: Cropped or uncropped, the latter preferred. Uncropped ears should be short and held half rose or prick. Full drop ear to be penalized.

Eyes: Dark and round, low down in skull and set far apart. No pink eyelids.

Muzzle: Medium length, rounded on upper side to fall away abruptly below eyes. Jaws well defined. Under jaw to be strong and have biting power. Lips close and even, no looseness. Nose definitely black .

Back: Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail.

Body: Well sprung ribs, deep in rear. Ribs close together. Forelegs set rather wide apart. Chest deep and broad. Neck Heavy, slightly arched.

Tail: Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled or held over back - never docked.

Legs: Front legs should be straight, large or round bones, pastern upright, no resemblance of bend in front. Hindquarters well muscled. Feet of moderate size, well arched and compact. Gait springy but without roll or pace.

Coat: Short, close, stiff to the touch and glossy.

Colour: Any color, solid, parti or patched is permissible. Liver, solid white and black with tan points is not desirable.

Size: Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about eighteen to nineteen inches at shoulder for the male and seventeen to eighteen inches for the female is considered preferable.