The truth about the staffie is right here.
The breed when bought by people who dont know anything about them is when it "goes wrong." Staffies are not born aggressive they are born like every other dog, innocent, sweet and loving knowing no enemy. They love everything they can set their eyes on. A dog is a representation of what the OWNER has molded it to be. A puppy is a piece of clay can be molded into something gorgeous and sweet but also can go the opposite and this aggressive or guarding threatening nature is what the owner has taught the dog to do it knows no difference as its been molded that way by the OWNER and this ends up with a innocent dog in a shelter for simply doing what the "master" says. The dog ends up in a cell or a cage. A bit of love and care and training and socialization can create a family dog and amazing companion and a loyal solider or soliderette who would take a bullet for any member of their pack a breed as loyal as any other. A staffie is a softie at heart if given the slightest chance to show their licking loving nature.
Breed Facts
Dog Breed Group: Terrier Dogs
Height:1 foot, 2 inches to 1 foot, 4 inches tall at the shoulder Weight:24 to 38 pounds
Life Span: 12 to 14 years
- Thrives with human companionship
- Shed heavily once a year when they blow their coat but little shedding otherwise
- Can be known to be dog aggressive but only if not socialized when young
- Not a breed for meek,timid or knowledgeable owners
- Energetic dogs who need vigorous walks but can live in an apartment
- Strong Prey drive so dont do well around other household small pets
- High pain thresh hold so can hold a considerable amount of pain before whining or letting the owner see any signs
- Come in many colours
- Average intelligence
- Doesn't cope greatest being left alone
- Must be socialized when a puppy and taken to new places & introduced to all people
Thank you for reading this edition of Strictly Dogs by Daniella
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