I like to pass these news stories on because I think it’s important to take note that Amstaffs suffer the same injustices as Pitbulls, which absolutely enrages me. Read on…

GRANGEVILLE – Butch, the American Staffordshire terrier who has been on doggie death row in Craigmont since September, is appealing for his life to the Idaho Supreme Court. Read the rest of this entry »

An owner in Pennsylvania writes:

“Before my divorce I had owned an Amstaff, and I have to say, she was the best dog I had ever owned in my entire life. Like everyone else, my husband was skeptical about getting her, because we had small children at the time, but I couldn’t have asked for a better dog. She was smart, and house trained very quickly. She learned the basic commands easily, and could be let off leash with out running away. She was so patient with the kids. They would climb and poke at her and she would just lay there. When she had had enough, she would just get up and walk away. There was an incident one day when we were all out for a walk, and a Pitbull came crashing through it’s fence, and she did everything she could do to protect us, and keep the other dog as far away from my 4 yr old son as she could. I would absolutely recommend getting this breed from a good breeder, and as soon as I am able, I will be getting another Amstaff.”

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Different people have mixed views on teaching Amstaffs to play Tug-Of-War. However, you just don’t know how much fun she has playing tug. She’s a good girl and I’ve always been extremely careful to not let the game get out of hand or be played inappropriately. She is aware of when is an appropriate time to play tug and when isn’t. Owning an American Staffordshire Terrier is a responsibility, more so than owning a smaller less powerful dog and I’ve taken that into consideration at all times, even during play.

An owner in Tacoma Washington writes:

“American Staffordshire Terriers are wonderful dogs. They have great personality considering the owner knows how to train them properly. This breed of dog can be very loyal, protective, gentle and loving towards other people and children. They love to play, cuddle, and especially to be with her owners. They don’t like to be left alone. Most times they will be ok home alone if there is another dog in the house, otherwise they get bored. My Amstaff is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. She’s gentle with my 5 year old, loves everyone and everything, and water! I could not keep this dog out of the bath tub. American Staffordshire Terriers have the lots of pitbull characteristics, seeing how they come from the pitbull family. There are a couple of things you have to watch for:
1. aggressiveness
2. protective of objects and or people
3. how they act around dogs who are strangers.
Aggressiveness is good in small amounts but make sure you train your pup just how aggressive he or she should be when playing, this will help when your child goes to play. It’s always good to control the protectiveness. Let he/she know its ok for people to come visit and its ok for them to touch your toys. The biggest thing I can say about this breed is  please SOCIALIZE…”

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An owner in Winter Springs, Florida writes:

“I was given an Amstaff for Valentine’s Day 14 years ago. She was the best friend a girl could have, especially when living in an abusive relationship. When I left the relationship, I took her with me. She slept with me, let me cry on her shoulder and we had a ton of fun together. Many people warned me about the breed but, I have to say, I’d get another in a minute. She traveled the world with me and was a champ when she had to be in quarantine for over a month (I made daily visits with special treats and snacks). When I had my first child, she was in there like a dirty shirt to see what the interest was all about. She was never jealous that I was giving my attention to someone else. She would allow the child to pull, pinch, crawl, etc. all over her without moving a muscle (unless she decided it was time to lick the poor child!). Needless to say, she loved my child just as much as I loved both of them. She might have looked mean but she was a pussy cat inside.”

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As usual, if Macy had persisted, the cat would’ve surely won. Lucky for Macy, she’s learned a few things over the years. Namely, THE KITTY ALWAYS WINS.
This is yet one more example of how terribly vicious Amstaffs are not.

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An owner in Florida writes:

“After much research, my family got an American Staffordshire Terrier about 3 years ago and I will admit, at first I was a little nervous, but I am a changed woman–I cannot say enough good things about this amazing dog!!!! He is so well behaved and has trained so quickly and easily–he will sit, stay, lay down, wait for treats or food, roll over, climb the swing set & slide down the slide and play dead after a “BANG”. He is a dream to walk and does not destroy our things; I could not ask for more. Our Amstaff is a lover to the highest degree! All he wants is to please us and be near us. If we let him, he would lay his big ole’ self all over us on the couch until our limbs went numb. My 4 year old son loves him to death they get along marvelously; he plays well with other dogs and I will probably never own another breed of dog.”

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