This is a very energetic breed as well. For this reason, you should always go with them on walks every day. But this pupper can also be very stubborn.
Staffies are incredibly smart. They are great at picking up commands and tricks you teach them. The hardest part of training them is the obeying part. Staffies need to be trained if you want to have a healthy and caring pup, not a shy or aggressive one. When socialized from a young age and trained correctly, the Staffy dog is the perfect companion animal.
A Staffy is a loyal, loving and caring puppy. They do well with living in an apartment provided that they get some exercise in. Staffies are generally very healthy dogs. Patellar Luxation is something that plagues Staffies.
Fortunately, dogs who have it usually live relatively normal lives. Hip dysplasia is also common with this breed. Again, it affects walking and dogs who have it tend to avoid moving due to how painful it is. Finally, demodectic mange is another condition that affects Staffies.
It appears when the dog has a compromised immune system and the Demodex mites something that all dogs have attack. This causes the skin to flare up, get rashy and leads to hair loss. Have you decided to take the lead and get a Staffordshire for your family? If so, the next step is finding the perfect Staffy for you. Rough Collies 2. Miniature Poodles 3. Miniature Schnauzers.
Unlike you, with your asinine comment, I am able to cite my sources. Here is the link to the article. Before spewing lies, maybe you should actually do some research. It only takes a few minutes. People like you are the reason that pit bulls deal with so much adversity.
They are not even close to being the most aggressive breed nor do they have the worse bite. That honor belongs to German Shepherds. Miniature Schnauzers 4. German Shepherds 5. Spanish Water Dogs 6. Lagotto 7. Chinese Crested 8. German Spitz Mittel 9.
Wheaton Terriers Other Pembroke Welsh Corgi Cairn Terriers Border Collies Finnish Lapphund Chihuahua Smooth Collies Jack Russell Terriers Staff Bull Terriers Shetland Sheepdog Lapponian Herder Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever.
Any dog has the capability to bite. Yet again, another misinformed person. One of the main reasons dog fighters choose to use pitbulls, is because they can be trained so well and are so loyal to their owners that even after it has been abused, forced to fight and ripped to shreds, it will allow its owner to pick it up and treat its wounds without becoming aggressive towards them.
Pitbulls are strong and loyal dogs, that have been exploited and abused for sport by people. I Hate to disagree with you on that one because my aunt had a chihuahua thanks to the mother fucker now she has big chunk of muscle missing and her health is declining because of it and she loved that chihuahua with all her heart and when we decided to have it put down she begged us to reconsider because of her for that mean mother fucker. Ja, Sicher dein Gehirn, denn solch Schwachsinn, was du schreibst, ist sicher aus Zeitungen.
Well any Dog can be a Killer! Just like people. Did the on him. I had him out down. Once he tasted blood that was it, NO more chances. It was a Dad day. Like flatearthers all you do is spew ignorance and try to misinform people..
The only dangerous thing here is your ignorance! Let me tell you something, not as a owner of these dogs I do not , not as a fan of these dogs more of a GSD guy myself but as a profesional rescue worker handeling these dogs daily. At one time, my daughter owned a pit bull named Lola. My ex-husband now houses her. I was really quite upset with the two of them for getting this dog without my permission.
However, she ended up being a cherished and valued member of our family! Lola is the sweetest dog you'll ever meet. Her best friend, Audi, is a Boston Terrier less than half her size. She loves people and I never worry about her being around my grandchildren. She is very protective of them. I hate to see anyone or anything get a bad rep for no good reason.
Pit bulls are terribly misunderstood, and it has been my mission to provide the facts so everyone can understand how wonderful these dogs are. So before you judge a dog by its looks or breed, maybe you should judge its owner instead! I have amazing boy snoop who is 5 when my little girl is 1. He is a true nanny dog so soft with her shes always laughing with him. Its truly amazing to see which i knew they would be great together. He is so soft. Hes been attacked few times well they tried but hes never retaliated once.
Its always little dogs. Little dog syndrome. My snoop is bloody brilliant x. My son who lives with me now brought his "Diva" as well. She is coal black with a small white spot on her chest. I was never afraid of a pitbull. I respect animals and know they need to get to know a person first. She is a love dog!! Talks to me all the time especially at dinnertime. I do, however, have two family members who are afraid of her. One member said Diva nudged her twice. And perhaps that happened though I didn't see it.
But this family member is scared to death of pitties and seems to glory in finding news articles of pitbulls attacking people, children, other animals. Its disgusting to me. Ive told her it is how a dog or any animal is raised. Diva has known my son since she was a pup and has been loved, socialized and taken care of properly. I doubt I'll ever get my family member to "see the light" about pitties, but I've sent her this fabulous article you've written.
Thanks so very much! Diva sends her "woo-woo's". I hate that pit bulls get a bad rep. My pit bull was the most loving and loyal dog I ever owned.
Not one time was she ever aggressive towards anyone and was always friendly when we had company over to our house weather it was friends or someone she never meet. I can see why they were called the nanny dog because she was especially good around children and always seemed to be extra gentle around them.
She really took to my sisters baby and anytime she brought the baby over my pit bull always wanted to be near the baby to the point that if my sister would put her down for a nap my pit bull would lay right next to her while she slept. As soon as the baby got up so did she. I own blue nose pitbulls had all kinds of pitbulls they protect love and respect me and my family they are as smart as my kids they are always loving and more dependable than any person they help raise my kids keep me safe and provide the best friend a person could ask for pit bulls are the best.
Hey, if you don't believe any of this, just think, Ceaser Malone's dog he uses to train other dogs is a pitbull. One named Jr. I love this, all of it is true, and if you hit the vote that pitties are naturally mean you need to give them a chance. I love pits and rots, and I will protect them with my life. Ya know Pit Bulls are 2 in tolerance testing, 1 is the golden retriever. I had a red nose pit bull. She lived to be 12 years old.
That dog was the easiest dog to own I ever seen. She never chewed on one thing. She was a nanny dog to my nephews. Everybody cried when she died. I think that everyone needs to neuter there make Dogs. Except if your a breeder. Cause most injuries, deaths related to dog attack is done by 1 or more male dogs. Give em the Bob Barker treatment! So one thing I want to point out. I have the most loving scorpion and people dont understand how sweet it is and when i let it sleep with my new born baby they make comments about how dangerous it is!
Completely true. They are the most loving kind dogs. They are also probably the most fun and goofy dogs. I've heard actually the dog that bites more people than any other bread is a Cocker Spaniel.
The dog that is the most aggressive and has done the most damage.. Yes, with the wrong person and with the wrong upbringing this dog can be dangerous. And this is so unfortunate. But, this is also true with our own children. However, bring it up in without trying to make it your guard dog, and this dog will be an amazing pet.
Any dog that loves you will want to protect you. You don't have to train it to do so. It was actually the Staffordshire bull terrier that was known as the nanny dog in Europe. I've had them since before they were a year old I believe that proper socialization and training is important same as any other dog.
They love to go on small hikes with us too. My dogs are very gentle with my young children and my kitten, the even get along with the rabbit, hens and the turkey. Jane, only part of what you said is accurate.
Yes, Pit bulls were bred for bull baiting, but once that was outlawed in the , people started using their pit bulls for dog fighting. And, I did a little research too, it Pit Bulls were and are known as nanny dogs.
Pit bulls were not bred for bull baiting That is what bulldogs were for and after bull-baiting became illegal they bread the bulldog with a terrier I cant remember specifically what kind because a terrier will move around more quickly and bite Retreat and buy it again where the Bulldog would simply stand its ground and take it which is why it was good in Bull baiting. Most of the problems people have from pitbulls biting, maintaining, or even killing have more to do with the human aspect with either breeding or simply the ignorance of how to deal with them properly It is not a very wise idea to leave any child alone unattended with any dog even though there are many dogs that would never do anything at all To hurt anyone but is that a chance you really want to take?
As someone who's worked with a good handful of different dog breeds, I volunteer at the animal clinic my cousin works at, the pit bulls that I've worked with have been the most pleasant experiences with dogs I've ever had. Pit bulls are not inherently bad, they aren't predisposed to negative or bad temperament. I've been bitten by more small dogs like the bichon frise three times, each a different dog , maltese, and chihuahuas. Never in my life has a pit bull intentionally hurt me when I present no threat to them a few scratches from some rough housing but I love playing with dogs.
These dogs are so loyal, they're smart, and they have so much love to give you, they just want to make you happy and a scratch behind the ear and tummy rubs goes a long way for them.
Pit bulls were actually BAIT dogs, used to bait bulls, hence the name , and large animals. They were bred to be more aggressive, as they would need to be fearless to enter a pit with a large, dangerous bull. Pit bulls have a disproportionately high rate of attacks compared to other dogs. Also, studies show that the majority of Pit bull owners are considered high risk people.
These are people who frequently engage in risky behavior, fighting, gambling, drug use, criminal activity, etc. Not all pit bulls are bad, no, but most have a poor disposition.
The majority of attacks involve pit bulls, or pit bull mixes. Even PETA supports sterilization of these dogs, and acknowledges them as dangerous.
Rottweilers rank a distant number 2 on the list of dogs most involved in attacks. Pit bulls are not ranked as number 2 on the list of most tolerant dogs. There are many breeds above them. To even compare a benevolent Golden Retriever to the often aggressive pit bull is ludicrous, and misleading. Pit bulls are most frequently put down in shelters, because they are more frequently given up by owners who become fearful of their own safety, and the safety of their families due to the unpredictable natures of pit bulls.
They have disfigured and dismembered attack victims more often than not. They are dangerous animals, considered lethal weapons in some places , and should be eradicated from our society, or left only in the hands of licensed professionals.
Give me a break. I think they can be trained and some are naturally. I used to only blame the owner and not the dog but if any other dog can snap without warning, so can pits. I raised mine since a puppy and the only trouble I had with her is something another dog caused.
My friend had 2 of he s since babies, the minute they were old enough to get she got them. Those dogs were never mistreated and spoiled like any other dog owner does to their pets.
No signs of aggression or any other issues until the day the roommate came home and found the dogs killed her. That was the moment I realized it's not always the owner. If Michael Vick's can be rehabilitated and adopted out, it's not far fetched to think that a dog can snap with no warning, but they can.
Katie was proof of that. It made me so weary of being around mine for awhile but I got over it and she died due to cancer when she was 10, and I miss her so much. But I realized I was jaded and misinformed.
Yes most will get through their life with no incidents but some will, and that is something all dog owners need to take into account including those who own pits. It seems those are the only dog owners who guarantee their dog won't do harm. For their sake I hope they're right. My cousin thought that too until hers bit me in the face and nearly took my eye out. It was just months before I was sharing my bed with her and had been around her since she was a baby.
I never expected that to happen to me either. Ok to the guy who is in martial arts and was attacked by two pitbulls I'm so sorry for you!! That sounds like a nightmare come true and I am sure it was terrifying!! But it sounds like you are just so filled with hate for this type of dog because of what happened to you specifically that you are focusing only on the types of pitbulls who have "turned" and not on the SO MANY perfectly behaved, loving, caring, "man's best friend" ones!!
Every pitbull I've ever known in MY life have been the sweetest most loving dogs.. Just please tone down the hate.. If I could attach a pic of my sweetheart 60 pound pit in my lap right now I would! Please find it in your heart to forgive those animals and let that hate go. Peace Love and Dogs!! Um, pit bull breeds were never referred to as 'nanny dogs' and they were not popular children's or ladies pets.
I can't find a single historical reference to pit bulls having this nanny dog reputation. I don't hate pit bull breeds, but I don't like bullcrap arguments and lies. It's harmful not only to kids but also to pit bulls, because they are the ones put down in the event that a family puts their trust in their 'nanny dog' and disaster occurs.
They aren't bad dogs but neither are they ideal children's pets. However, there is an additional issue. Dogs are trained by their family whether or not the family is intending to train the dog.
If a family member frequently shows pleasure at violence, or regularly acts violent in front of the dog, that dog could easily pick up the same behavior. Size of the dog: Large strong dogs do more harm when they bite.
Pit Bulls are large, strong, dogs. History of the dog: Sadly, like humans, dogs subject to severe psychological harm may never recover. Simply put, such dogs cannot safely be kept in an urban or suburban environment. Lawmakers seem very reluctant to pass laws based on this, despite how much it influences dog behavior. The pit is victimized first by owners who leverage their strength for evil purposes, then by mis-informed folks who feel every pit is a danger to life and limb of all around them.
Pits are found to be more tolerant of mis-treatment before resorting to attack to defend themselves than every dog except the Irish Setter. We rescue only pits and our biggest fear is that Back then folks my country rejected German Shepherd because "they kill" for it was quite common to spot GPD in dog fights while I had one at home and he was the most lovable. After all, it's irresponsible and abusive owners that give the breed bad names.
It's not a fabrication or a need to 'prop up' the image of the breed, as prior to the introduction of pit-bulls to the criminal element in the inner-cities, their sterling reputation was well-documented. Get your facts together 'jd', and perform the due diligence before making statements of pure conjecture without being able to support them with substantiated truth. I actually don't think they are 'trained' to be aggressive, I think they are traumatised, because when they are rescued and given time to recover, they'd rather do anything than fight.
They are dogs who are scared of everything and that bond they have with their humans is warped by evil people to make them put aside thousands of years of evolution, because all dogs are pack animals, who cooperate. Another thing, pit bulls don't just "turn," as some people say no dog does.
Many people haven't a clue how to read a dog's body language and there are subtle cues those in the know can pick up on, but the majority of people can't. These dogs were probably giving cues the owners didn't know how to recognize and due to that it went from subtle cues to an outright attack. How many here realize that the wide, blue dog with white markings in this article the dog above the pic.
Now yes, pit bulls can be dog aggressive, but APBT's and many breeds that fall under the pit bull umbrella are terriers and a good portion of terriers can be dog aggressive. Dog aggressive does not equal human aggressive however. For those of you who believe pit bulls are all dangerous, speak to your veterinarians about it.
I can guarantee you that they're not the dogs your vet. As far as breed bans, there is much money to be made there. Stereotyped breeds also make headlines It's been proven that in many areas where pit bulls were banned, dog attacks did not go down. I have and been around these breeds all my life. They will quicky learn what you want from them. I have a new staffie called Billy 4 months old and he has learnt in under 3 weeks lay, sit, paw, show teeth so can clean them , high five, stay, naughty corner and nearly got him to wave bye.
They just want to make you happy no matter the cost. But please be warned they can be at times very stubborn which you which will need to be nicely taken out of them. Staffies can learn anything if you take your time and want to teach them.
They need to be around other dogs at a young age because of how they was breed they can otherwise be aggressive to other dogs. But if mixed with other dogs at a young age that will never be a problem. The only thing I could say 2 u is be prepared for what happens when the dog has to be put down. I lost my Alfie 2 years ago after Just look on you tube and watch some of the Dodos videos about pit bulls umbrella term there is a video of a man who has to sing his pit a lullaby before it goes to sleep.
I leave u with a story, where I live there was a stuck up dog owner type who loved whippets who would consider herself to be a dog lover. When one of them had to be put down she arranged a big community dog walk on the beach, this woman made an effort to speak to everyone and say hello to the dogs, except mine because he was a staff. Saw the woman in the vets about a year later, she came in and made a point of saying hello to all the dogs, all except my dog who sat there looking at her waiting to be stroked and made a fuss off, clear breed prejudice.
Did you get one? My autistic kids love our staffie. They are loving children but can be quite rough and noisy. Our staff is so calm and strong she can absorb all the meltdowns etc without becoming distressed. She will let it all flow over her then snuggle up for cuddles.
Staffies like to touch and be touched, so they will lie against your body, or on your feet or lap. But a Staffie will never leave his side if it works out, it would be a perfect dog for your boy or any child. My staffies LOVE my children and she begs to go up at nights to sleep with my daughters. When was the term first used and in what context? She was gentle and playful throughout and adored their company, right through to them being teenagers and her being partially sighted and her back end failing her.
She loved nothing more than being around the family and of course sunbathing. Would I have another Staffy? I have been around staffies before at young ages. I can safely say that, while they are large, they are definitely gentle giants.
I have a retired racing greyhound and he has been lonely and has acted out since our blue heeler passed away. The one i have now, 12 year old Frankie found on the streets at 18 months old dying of starvation and mange is known in the area for being friendly and a softie with other dogs and children. Go for a rescue staffie! Just lost our 12 yo staff mix. Found an 8 wk old at the shelter. We have had her for less than 6 weeks. She fetches, sits, lays down with minimal training.
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