[A closed species dedicated to staffordshire terriers ♥]
⋆ A subset of the American Staffordshire Terrier, Highland Staffordshire Terriers are very similar in size & appearance! ⋆
Howdy, y'all! Marz-Barz created some amazing lines for sale, and I decided to seize the opportunity! This will be a pretty lax species with no real goal other than to celebrate these amazing creatures and give people some cute adopts. For personal reasons, Highland Staffies will exist in a rescue format only, meaning there will not be breedings in the traditional sense. There will be regular puppies available to adopt, though, as well as the occasional surprise litter. The adopts won't be following any true genetic guide or format (to be honest, I suck at it) but will consist of solely natural designs and markings (for the time being.) Likewise, there will be no "rarity" assigned to any traits. As of now, I have no plan to "sell" or "auction" adopts, and will instead focus on free opportunities. I hope you guys enjoy, feel free to hit me up with any suggestions!
First gaining popularity in northern areas of the US as well as certain parts of Canada, the Highland Staffordshire Terrier was more of an accident than an intentional breed. Physically, the Highland Staffordshire Terrier presents very similarly to American Staffordshire Terriers, with a few key differences. Most notably, the muzzles of Highland Staffies tend to be slightly elongated and narrow in comparison to the classic AmStaff. Additionally, Highland's tend to have shoulders and chests that are more compact and slender, with less of an emphasis on muscle and a greater emphasis on sleek, long limbs and increased body length. Lastly, as Highlands continued to grow in popularity in northern areas, their fur became denser and slightly longer in length. Of course, as a newly recognized breed, many of these traits are subtle and they are still easily confused for a classic AmStaff.
Like any other dog, the temperament of Highlands varies from individual to individual. Factors such as genetics, early socialization, and environment all play important roles in how each Highland Staffy develops and behaves. There is no breed-specific temperament or behaviors.
⋆ As of now, there is no limit to how many Highland Staffordshire Terriers you may own
⋆ As a closed species, you may not create a Highland without permission from me (customs will be available at a later point!)
⋆ Because this is a rescue-based species, there will be no breedings of Highlands, though puppies will still be available
⋆ For the time being, there is no trading or selling system in place- please do not trade or sell your Highland until a system is created!
⋆ For now, please PM me with any requests to rehome or give away your Highland(s)
⋆ Please remember to keep all interactions kind and respectful- this is not a place for bullying, harassment, arguing, or other negative interactions
