A Stafford is a powerful & muscular dog. Very strong for his/her size with a broad head.Staffords love to play tug of war and to rough house, so you MUST set the rules. Staffy's can overheat very easily so watch them in warm days. A Staffy is extremely courageous, obedient,& affectionate. It desires more than anything to be with its family. A Staffy should never be tied up in the backyard & ignored. This would make it miserable. From the time it wakes up until the night time a Stafford lives life to the fulliest. Adored & adoring within its own family circle. Thus the name "Nanny Dog".