# Del Piccolo Diavolo — Staffordshire Bull Terrier Kennel > Ethical Staffordshire Bull Terrier kennel, active since 2013 in Ostellato (Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy). Responsible selection focused on health, breed type and temperament. Puppies released with ENCI pedigree, genetic testing of the breeding stock (L2HGA and HC), microchip, vaccinations and lifelong support for the family. Useful information about this site: - Breeder: Paolo Boldrini - Location: Ostellato (FE), Emilia-Romagna, Italy - Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Bloodlines: English (Elitebull) and Irish (Lackyle) - Results: Italian and foreign Champions, 4th place at the World Dog Show - Puppies are released with ENCI pedigree - Site languages: Italian (main), English, German - Contact: WhatsApp +39 392 4635584 · email zonerosse@gmail.com ## Main pages - [Home — Staffordshire Bull Terrier Kennel](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/): kennel presentation, selection method and puppies. - [About us](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/about-us/): kennel history and breeding philosophy. - [Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppies-staffordshire-bull-terrier/): litters, availability and how placement works. - [Breeding females](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/females-staffordshire-bull-terrier/): our brood bitches with pedigree, genetic tests and titles. - [Stud males](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/males-staffordshire-bull-terrier/): our males with pedigree, genetic tests and titles. - [Litters and breeding programme](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/litters-staffordshire-bull-terrier/): planned pairings, breeding stock and past litters. - [Contact](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/contact/): where we are and how to arrange a visit. ## Buying a puppy - [Puppy buying tips](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-buying-tips/): what to check before choosing a puppy. - [Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier right for you?](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/is-the-staffordshire-bull-terrier-right-for-you/): pros, cons and who the breed suits. ## Breed guides - [Character and family life](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffordshire-bull-terrier-character-family-life/): temperament at home and what to expect. - [Staffordshire Bull Terrier colours](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffordshire-bull-terrier-colours/): colours accepted by the standard and health notes. - [Difference between Staffy, Pitbull and Amstaff](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-pitbull-amstaff-difference/): how to tell the three breeds apart. - [Breed standard](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-breed-standard/): the FCI standard explained. - [Is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier dangerous? Italian law](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-dangerous-breed-law/): legislation and scientific data on aggression. - [FAQ](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/faq-staffordshire-bull-terrier/): answers to the most common questions. ## Puppy care and development - [Initial feeding](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-initial-feeding/): what and how much to feed in the first months. - [First vaccinations](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-first-vaccinations/): vaccination schedule and practical advice. - [Home socialization](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-home-socialization/): getting the puppy used to people, sounds and the home. - [First walk](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-first-walk/): when to go out, equipment and safe first outings. - [Potty training](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-potty-training/): teaching the puppy where to relieve itself. - [Mental games](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-mental-games/): activities for self-control and problem solving. - [Managing alone time](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/puppy-alone-time/): preventing separation anxiety. ## Living with the breed - [Staffy and children](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-children-family/): safe family life and management rules. - [Staffy and elderly owners](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-elderly-owners/): suitability for older owners. - [Staffy and other pets](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-other-pets/): introducing dogs, cats and other animals. - [Travel and transport](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-travel-transport/): car, train, hotels and moving around. ## Health and selection - [Genetic testing L2HGA and HC](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-genetic-testing-l2hga-hc/): hereditary conditions tested in the breeding stock. - [BOAS and breathing](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/boas-staffordshire-bull-terrier-breathing/): why respiratory function is a selection criterion. - [Dental health](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-dental-health/): dental care and prevention. - [Parasite prevention](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-parasite-prevention/): antiparasitic protocols and checks. - [Safe exercise](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-safe-exercise/): how much and how to exercise the dog safely. - [Bloodlines guide](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/staffy-bloodlines-guide/): English and Irish lines, history and genealogy. - [How to choose bloodlines](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/choosing-bloodlines/): choosing a line according to your goals. - [Show results](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/palmares/): results in the ring and awards. ## Trust - [Reviews](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/reviews/): experiences of the families who chose one of our puppies. ## Blog and legal information - [Blog and guides](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/blog/): all articles and guides about the breed. - [Legal notice](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/legal-notice/): terms of use and disclaimer. - [Privacy policy](https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/en/privacy-policy/): data processing. ## Notes - The kennel produces few litters per year and selects the families carefully. - Health and temperament come before aesthetics; no pairings with dilute (blue) dogs. - The main site is in Italian at https://delpiccolodiavolo.it/ ; a German version is available at /de/.