What Size Urn for a Staffie?
Updated November 2026.
The short answer: size a staffie (Staffordshire bull terrier)'s urn by their usual, healthy weight. Most staffies fall in our Small–Medium size, for pets up to 15 kg. A broad, heavier staffie over 15 kg should choose Medium–Large, for pets up to 30 kg. For a staffie heavier than 40 kg, message us before you order.
What size urn does a staffie need?
Breed guides and vet clinics usually give a typical adult range for a staffie of about 11 to 17 kg (24 to 37 lb). Staffies are often on the lighter side of that range, but heavier, well-built dogs are common, and a staffie can look small while weighing more than you would guess. Use your own dog's weight rather than the breed figure, and weigh them if you can.
How much space do a staffie's ashes need?
The common rule is about 1 cubic inch of space for each pound your dog weighed. It is a guide, not a measured volume.
- 11 kg (24 lb): about 24 cubic inches, roughly 390 ml
- 15 kg (33 lb): about 33 cubic inches, roughly 540 ml
- 17 kg (37 lb): about 37 cubic inches, roughly 610 ml
If the crematorium told you the volume of the ashes, use that figure instead and tell us.
Which of our sizes fits a staffie?
| Our size | Pet's usual weight | Rough ashes volume (guide) | Canopic jar urn, approx. outer size (W x D x H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small–Medium | up to 15 kg (33 lb) | up to about 33 cubic inches, roughly 540 ml | 120 x 154 x 231 mm |
| Medium–Large | up to 30 kg (66 lb) | about 66 cubic inches, roughly 1.1 litres | 140 x 180 x 270 mm |
| Extra Large | up to 40 kg (88 lb) | about 88 cubic inches, roughly 1.4 litres | 160 x 206 x 309 mm |
A staffie between 15 and 17 kg, or one who was between sizes, should go up to Medium–Large. The cut-off matters for this breed because so many staffies sit right around 15 kg.
Staffie crosses and the heavier build
Staffies are broad for their height, with dense muscle, so two staffies of the same height can weigh quite differently. Many staffie crosses are heavier still. If your dog was a cross, the weight on the scales is the right guide, not the breed on the paperwork. For dogs over 15 kg, the 30 kg dog guide explains how the Medium–Large band works.
Tips before you order
- Use the weight your dog was when healthy. If they lost weight towards the end, their usual weight is the better guide.
- If the crematorium gave you the volume of the ashes, use that figure and tell us before you order.
- Between two sizes? Go up. A little space is better than too little.
- Never use the outside measurements as the space inside: tell us the volume you need and we will confirm the size.
Urn styles for a staffie
A staffie's broad head, bright eyes and wide, unmistakable grin are what people want to keep. Our portrait urns are shaped from your own photographs, so the shape of the head and the markings you remember are what we work from. Send a clear face-on photo in daylight and a side view to start. The same three weight bands apply to every style.
- Custom dog portrait urn: a seated portrait shaped from one to five of your photographs, in chalk off-white, with a black plug closing the opening underneath.
- Collar urn: made to hold their own collar beside the portrait. Tell us the fastened circumference and strap width when you order.
- Wrapped pet urn: your dog's face held by curved, overlapping forms.
- Personalised canopic jar urn: black with antique-gold details, a portrait lid and your dog's name on the front. The lid rests on the jar without a seal.
Every White Doe dog urn is cast stone, finished by hand and made to order, with free tracked delivery in the UK and worldwide. For portrait styles you send one to five clear photographs and we share a digital proof before anything is made. The portrait, collar and wrapped urns are for indoors on a steady shelf, mantel or sideboard; the canopic jar can also sit in a sheltered outdoor spot. Support any urn underneath with both hands when you lift it.
Calculator and related guides
Our urn size calculator takes the weight in kilograms or pounds and shows the size. The full range is in pet urns for ashes. Our Labrador urn size guide covers bigger dogs, and the cockapoo guide a smaller crossbreed. For a dog under 15 kg, see the small dog urn size guide.
Questions people ask
What size urn for a staffie?
Most staffies fit our Small–Medium size, for pets up to 15 kg. A heavier staffie over 15 kg should choose Medium–Large, for pets up to 30 kg.
How much does a staffie weigh?
Breed guides usually give about 11 to 17 kg (24 to 37 lb) for an adult. Your own dog's usual, healthy weight is a better guide than the breed range.
My staffie was about 15 kg. Which size?
Small–Medium is for pets up to 15 kg. If they were near that line or you are unsure of the weight, go up to Medium–Large.
Can the urn look like my staffie?
Yes. The custom dog portrait urn is shaped from one to five of your photographs, and we send a digital proof before making.
Can I put my staffie's name on the urn?
The personalised canopic jar urn has a name panel on the front. The portrait, collar and wrapped urns let the portrait itself be the personal part.
Can I check the capacity from the outside measurements?
No. The outside size is larger than the space inside. Tell us the volume you need to hold and we will confirm the size.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
Yes. Delivery is free and tracked, in the UK and worldwide.