I have a staffie that I have raised since she was a pup. She attacks everything with four legs. She does not like animals at all. I treat her no differently than I did with my previous dogs, who were never a problem. There is something in a staffie that just wants to fight or kill. I recommend dog owners if you see a staffie wandering then by god pick your dog/s up. If the staffie is on a lead, do not let your dog go up to that staffie. I ecounter people with their dogs off the lead daily and they let their dogs come up to my staffie, who will then silently lunge at them, snapping like a crocodile.
Funny thing is she loves kids and people.
Ok, it's time for uncle Lysan to tell ya kids a story, so don't go away.
The American Staffordshire Terrier's roots can be traced back to 19th century England. The Bulldogs and terriers of the time were crossed to create a dog that possessed desirable attributes of each breed. The result was an agile and energetic terrier with the Bulldog-like perseverance and confidence.
The breed was originally called the Bull-and-Terrier Dog, Half and Half, or Pit Dog. Eventually, it became known in England as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Sadly, the dogs were most commonly used for fighting until the early 20th century.
The selection of the breed was done by taking the most aggressive and strongest dogs and use them in the breeding program.
However if the dogs was aggressive towards humans, they were not used, in fact if a dog bite a referee it was terminated instantly. These dogs are NOT for first time dogs owners or if owners who don't know jack about the breed.
Affection Level - High
Friendliness - High
Kid-Friendly - Medium
Pet-Friendly - Medium
Exercise Needs - High
Playfulness - High
Energy Level - High
Trainability - High
Intelligence - Medium
Tendency to Bark - Medium
Amount of Shedding - Medium
As anyone can see, these dogs are not for the lazy person, I take my dogs to the beach and let them run with old tires filled with sand to make them spend energy fast, they need to be on the "thread mill" as much as possible.
The Bull-and-Terrier dogs came to the United States towards the end of the 19th century where they became known as Pit Bull Terriers and then American Bull Terriers.
Though there is some disagreement on the details, it is said that these dogs were not widely used for dog fighting like their ancestors but were more commonly used for general farm work, hunting, and companionship. As time went on, the breed was developed into taller dogs with larger builds than their English counterparts. The breed was registered with the AKC in 1936 as the Staffordshire Terrier. The name was changed in 1972 to differentiate between the shorter, smaller English version (today's Staffordshire Bull Terrier). Today, the two are completely separate dog breeds.
They share the same gen pool, however as time went by, the Pitt Bull and the AmStaff was going in two directions.
Pitt Bulls are still used as fighting dogs, the blood line is more "pure" and it still got the characters and behavior from the old days, Overall, the American Staffordshire Terrier is deeply affectionate, intensely friendly, and joyfully energetic. The breed can become a loving companion for many types of active households. However,
be aware that the Am Staff has a strong prey drive and a history of dog fighting, so he should be supervised and carefully introduced when meeting other animals and small children. However, with proper training and socialization, the breed can get along very well with children and even other pets. The American Staffordshire Terrier is known to forge a strong bond with its family. This breed can become a loyal family pet and friend for life.
