I´ve had three American Staffordshire Terriers in my life, and I truly love them, when they are in the right hands. They are so loving towards people and have a very good working morale.
But they are terriers, and we all know how brave and hard a terrier can be mentally. They usually never give in, whatever their task is. Be it chasing a badger out of it´s own cave, helping you out on the farm, hunting rats or searching for people in ruins, the terrier is very brave and goes "all in". The first american war dog hero was a terrier: http://www.badassoftheweek.com/sgtstubby.html
Unfortunately there are few people that use their pitbull, amstaff´s, etc.. as a working dog. In Norway most people didn´t even know the working material that exist in these breeds, and that´s just plain sad.
A typical pitbull or amstaff owner is unfortunately often a person looking for a dog that looks impressive, and most likely puts a great effort in looking impressive themselves.
A "trophy dog" if I can use that term, or an accessory to give the perfect "gangsta´" look. Quite pathetic if you ask me.
They seem to have little knowledge or interests beyond the powerful presence of their dog and how intimidating they will look. These are the people that ruin the breeds reputation.
Can you imagine the terrible results if they ever got their hands on a Malinois? I dread to think about it....
Few breeds have been molested more than the Pitbulls, and it is still happening. It breaks my heart!
I am actually not agains the banning of these breeds. There are to many selfish, sick and mean people, and the dogs deserved better! There will always bee evil people, no matter what laws we make.
I would rather see the breeds extinct that in the hands of lowlife scumbags that does this to their dogs: http://cbssacramento.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/burn-dog-2.jpg
Pitbulls and amstaffs have lots of energy and mental capacity, and should be put to good use if you want to keep a well balanced dog. Just like every other dog in my opinion.
I´ve trained my own dogs as working dogs, and was mocked in the beginning when I started to train with a local working dog club. They called the breed useless, but changed their mind quickly.
My dogs ended up as part of their demonstrations when new members joined, and my one year old male was one of three dogs that received the remark "excellent" in a local competition searching for people in buildings (and reporting).
Many years ago that is.
The other dogs in the competitions where typical working dogs, like German Shepherds, Rottweilers etc.
Pitbulls and Amstaffs CAN! They just need the chance to show you
Sorry for the crazy long reply I´m just passionate about the subject.
But they are terriers, and we all know how brave and hard a terrier can be mentally. They usually never give in, whatever their task is. Be it chasing a badger out of it´s own cave, helping you out on the farm, hunting rats or searching for people in ruins, the terrier is very brave and goes "all in". The first american war dog hero was a terrier: http://www.badassoftheweek.com/sgtstubby.html
Unfortunately there are few people that use their pitbull, amstaff´s, etc.. as a working dog. In Norway most people didn´t even know the working material that exist in these breeds, and that´s just plain sad.
A typical pitbull or amstaff owner is unfortunately often a person looking for a dog that looks impressive, and most likely puts a great effort in looking impressive themselves.
A "trophy dog" if I can use that term, or an accessory to give the perfect "gangsta´" look. Quite pathetic if you ask me.
They seem to have little knowledge or interests beyond the powerful presence of their dog and how intimidating they will look. These are the people that ruin the breeds reputation.
Can you imagine the terrible results if they ever got their hands on a Malinois? I dread to think about it....
Few breeds have been molested more than the Pitbulls, and it is still happening. It breaks my heart!
I am actually not agains the banning of these breeds. There are to many selfish, sick and mean people, and the dogs deserved better! There will always bee evil people, no matter what laws we make.
I would rather see the breeds extinct that in the hands of lowlife scumbags that does this to their dogs: http://cbssacramento.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/burn-dog-2.jpg
Pitbulls and amstaffs have lots of energy and mental capacity, and should be put to good use if you want to keep a well balanced dog. Just like every other dog in my opinion.
I´ve trained my own dogs as working dogs, and was mocked in the beginning when I started to train with a local working dog club. They called the breed useless, but changed their mind quickly.
My dogs ended up as part of their demonstrations when new members joined, and my one year old male was one of three dogs that received the remark "excellent" in a local competition searching for people in buildings (and reporting).
Many years ago that is.
The other dogs in the competitions where typical working dogs, like German Shepherds, Rottweilers etc.
Pitbulls and Amstaffs CAN! They just need the chance to show you
Sorry for the crazy long reply
I´m just passionate about the subject.
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