STaffs and fat tail??

Why do staffs tend to have a fat tail when compared to a apbt?
They seem more in size like that of an American bully.

With such a close heritage to the apbt I wonder where the fatter tail comes from?

 

They are a different type of dog, within the same breed.

 

actually, I would say they are a different breed within the same type

 

i had a stafford bitch with a rat tail (so to speak) but her father and her daughter both had traditional pump handle tails ,thicker but certainly not fat .

 

Actually, ya gotta go backwards to get to the start....brother, but nice try though.

 

not sure what you mean, but they are definitely a different breed within the same type- not the other way around. just sayin'

 

I actually have had APBT's with really thick tails. Tank and Arez not only have thick tails but short as well. Nyx's was really thick but normal length. They all share Hemphill/Wilder blood. Wonder if that's the connection....

 

I've *heard* that thick tail = cur

 

may i enquire what tank ?

 

lol thanks for brightening up my day !!

 

it comes from the english bulldog influence and god knows what else

 

Staffs tend to be shorter, more compact. Amstaffs are getting to be "bigger is better", but I tend to like a dog that has function, form and good towards people. 2 of my dogs are 50-65, a bit bigger. One has the build, one does not. I tend to think the one that is a bit harder to keep trim, is do to the fact that she is fixed, and a gyp. Tends to make it easier to pack on the lbs..She is a great dog tho, and a big sweetie too.

 

fxcking hell thats made me piss my pants hahahahaha