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Originally Posted by sskmick
Our staffie Duke is simply the best for us. They only have one gear, overdrive. They are known to be the Jekyll and Hyde of the cainines, loving with its family but not so with other dogs, this trait has been reduced by selective breeding - we found early socialization, linked with training classes has been the ticket.
We picked our little lad up Friday evening August 12 2005 from Barton on Humber (quite a drive for us). After a little exploration he settled down and slept, I expected him to cry at least the first night. We heard nothing I got up at about 2.30am to check on him, he was fine.
He was quick to learn (good as well as bad habits) and house trained within weeks. I expected a certain amount of chewing/destruction especially when he started teething, he didn't and never has. He did use to chew his chews and the bottom of the coffee table at the same time though - can't really complain!
He gets on great with other dogs (provided they are social he wont stand any nonsense). He gets on well with our cat Jasper (Jasper is the boss).
He is brilliant with our grandson, the two are inseparable.
Sometimes he is left for long periods during the day as both my husband and I work full time. My son works shifts so there are times when he isn't left as long.
I tend to give Duke loads of exercise although I have been informed on a previous thread that an adult STB will be happy with as much or as little as you can manage the average being between 1 to 2 hours.
Sue
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Good Post Sue!
We own two SBT's,once you have owned a stafford there is no going back.There isn't a breed that compares,they definatly have an addiction factor!
They are a very people orientated breed,they love humans and adore children,there nickname is the nanny dog,the breed is one of only two that has the following written into the breed standard by the KC,
Highly intelligent and affectionate,especially with children.
My two have both been socialised with other dogs and people,Tyler is a great all round dog both with other dogs and people,my bitch isn't so good around other dogs,but adores humans and loves kids.
They have a real character and presence about them,they are also very sensitive,shout at them and they sulk.
If you are getting a puppy,I recommend you get in touch with one of the breed clubs (listed below) who will be able to point you in the direction of a good reptuable Breeder.
All Staffords need to be tested for L2/HC PHPV & PPSC.
Breed Clubs,
Alyn & Deeside SBTC. Sec.Mr A Moran. Tel No:0161 320 6485
Downlands SBTC. Sec. Mrs A Gatenby. Tel No:01730 828402
East Anglian SBTC Sec. Mrs L Mcfadyen. Tel No: 01992 427698
East Midlands SBTC. Sec. Mrs N Vann. Tel No: 01664 840570
Merseyside SBTC. Sec. Mrs C Kerrington. Tel No: 0151 546 7516
Morccambe Bay & Cumbria SBTC. Sec. Mr G H Earle. Tel No: 01697 320217
North Eastern SBTC. Sec. Miss J M E McLauchlan Tel No: 01642 783948
North Of Scotland SBTC. Sec. Ms J A Smith Tel No not available please contact The Kennel Club.
North West SBTC. Sec. Miss S Houghton. Tel No: 01942 708161
Northern Counties SBTC. Sec. Mrs L King. Tel No: 0113 2632 462
Notts & Derby District SBTC. Sec. Mrs Jenny Smith. Tel No: 01332 781062
Potteries SBTC. Sec. Mrs S A reader. Tel No: 01782 611514
Scottish SBTC Sec. Mr Fleming. Tel No: 0141 763 2349
Southern Counties SBTC. Sec. Mr Meneer. Tel No not available,please contact The Kennel Club.
SBTC. Sec. Mr J Beaufoy. Tel No: 01299 403382
SBTC Of South Wales. Sec. Mr K Jones. Tel No: 01639 821410
Western SBT Society. Sec. Mr Grimwood. Tel No: 01495 759254