Originally Posted by Boston1954
The American Staffordshire Terrier can be as friendly as any other breed if they are raised right.
That's the problem. I live in an area known for dogfighting, and my neighbor used to adopt psycho dogs and ignore them until they got meaner and meaner. I still cannot hang my wash in the back yard because one of them jumps the fence like nothing. It just took a few close calls for me to learn.
Some of the pounds in Florida refuse to adopt out pit bulls because of tragic results in the past. Few landlords allow them, and some insurance companies will cancel policies if you own a "problem breed".
Any dog can be trained to be mean, Unfortunately, some breeds have the ability to kill and maim humans that they perceive as a threat. I generally hear about these horror stories being carried out by unaltered animals, owned by individuals who feel powerful because they own a mean dog.