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hi folks just noticed no one has any new discussions about the loyal loving staffordshire bull terrier, so lets get one started we owe it to our faithful friend of course!! lol. staffies have over the past been giving some bad press,its never the dogs fault,the blame for their behaviour should lie souly with the owners, a dog in the wrong hands can be devasting for the dog and people it comes into contact with, a dog is only as good as its owner!! Ive heard some heartbreaking stories too, about this beautiful breed of dog some real horror stories.When i see staffies advertised for sale on the net and it says ( no good with children ) it makes me feel so sad as these dogs naturally before they are inprinted on by there owners warmto children adore children, its such a shame so many staffies end up in the wrong hands........ lets hear your thoughts about the breed look forward to hearing from you x

hi i got told my staff was a irish staffordshire bull terrier could anybody tell me if she looks like that breed thanks

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We have recently added a new member to our family, a 12 week old Staffie called Tilly. I have always had a dog since childhood and after careful consideration now we have two grandchildren we decided to go for a Staffie. Totally agree no bad dogs only bad owners. I have read up carefully on all the training aspects, the socialising of these dogs and talked to various owners and the only feedback I get is positive.

She is quite timid at the moment but she was the runt of the litter, when I went to view her she was the calm submissive one which is why I chose her , I think thats a good indication of her mentality. Early days, quick to learn it seems and enjoys the odd tug of war with the 'squeaky Monkey'.

Be good to hear from any other staffy owners .

I agree that Staffies are great with kids. I do think if you have one and a dominant one then you have to be in control 24/7 they are a strong willed breed, from my experience and my partners is constantly pushing boundaries, my friends are also the same. They are to some extent and with any dog i guess, hard work.
But they are very affectionate and loving dogs.