Originally Posted by Aunt Doggie
Originally Posted by Boston1954
Actually, I don't think I would have a negative reaction. The American Staffordshire Terrier can be as friendly as any other breed if they are raised right.
Pit Bulls are intirely different breed of dog from an Am Staff...
Am Staffs are wonderful loving dogs that are great around kids.
As a long time dog lover and owner, I have seen first hand how Pit Bulls can have a "screw loose" no matter how they are raised.
As a small breed owner, I would worry if a Pit Bull moved in next door!
*”Pit bull” is NOT a breed. It's a generic term often used to describe all dogs with similar traits and characteristics known to the public as "pit bulls." When we use the term “pit bull” here, it should be understood to encompass American Pit Bull Terriers,
American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Remember: in most cases, we usually know little about the background of rescue dogs. Some may be gamebred APBTs (from fighting lines), some may be registered show dogs, some may be American Staffordshire Terriers, some may look like APBTs but might be mixed with other breeds, etc.