There are times that I totally get lost in YouTube, and one day while this was happening, I ran across this video. I absolutely adore it because it shows the viewer what a rich history this breed has and how for so many years Amstaffs have been considered members of the family. Please do enjoy.
I have never seen anything like this. I had no idea American Staffordshire Terriers could, or rather, would climb a tree. This is amazing!
Aha! I found the videos of the girls playing in the snow for the first time. A trio of video fun!
I ran across this video the other day and found it to be a lovely show of the Amstaff personality. They love to romp, play and frolic. Indeed, they are true clowns all around.
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.
I love this video for the simple fact that it speaks more about positive reinforcement, rather than the pain infliction method. Please enjoy this video newsletter.
I love good Samaritan stories, tales of people with heart helping animals and just feel good stories in general. I ran across this the other day and wanted to post it because it warmed my heart. Enjoy.
WARWICK, R.I.—A local Samaritan has rescued a dog, but the animal’s plight is far from over.
His name is Buddha and by all accounts the 6-month-old American Staffordshire terrier shouldn’t even be alive today, but he is thanks to Kevin Leo.
Their story starts the day after Thanksgiving. Leo was leaving work at the West Shore Nursing Home. Leo saw a woman with a dog, the animal had one of his legs bandaged up and he was hardly able to walk.
The woman told Leo she could no longer care for the dog and she was looking for a place to leave him. Leo took the dog, and right away started calling places for help.
Leo ended up at the 4 Paws Pet Resort and Animal Hospital on Warwick Avenue.
“This was the only place open and they were closing in 30 minutes and they were like how far are you? I’ll be there in 10 minutes,“ says Leo.
Buddha was in very bad condition, he had open sores all over his body and he was very thin.
He had a parasite that ate away at his skin and left him with no fur and he could barely walk. Despite his poor condition, veterinarian Darcie Lewis knew Buddha was not a lost cause.
“When I looked in his face, he looked at me with those eyes that said I’d really like to try to get better if you can help me,“ says Lewis.
They did help. Buddha is feeling much better now and he is getting regular skin treatments and eating well. Emaciated before, he’s gained 8 pounds and also gained a new lease on life with a companion who believes it was just meant to be.
“I always wanted a dog, never thought I’d get one this way, but I looked at him and I said I’m going to keep him, I’ll do whatever it takes,“ says Leo.
If you want to help with Buddha’s care, you can donate to a fund in his name at the 4 Paws Animal Medical Center.
Or you can help other animals like Buddha, whose owners need help caring for them by donating to Rhode Island’s Companion Animal Foundation.
Relive the American Staffordshire Terrier breed judging at the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
For those of you who would like to stay here and watch, below is the video from the 2007 Westminster Competition. Enjoy!
I’ve watched this video a couple times and find it to be fairly accurate as far as explaining the differences between the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the PitBull.
Enjoy!
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.
Video can also be found at www.youtube.com/missmacyandme
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