RE: what do you think of staffordshire bull terriers ?
They are lovely dogs.....we have always had rescue ones form the dogs home and have only had problems with a couple of them,this was because of how they had been treated by their previous owners unfortunately.I think it is the owners that turn these dogs into something they are not natured to be like with humans.
RE: what do you think of staffordshire bull terriers ?
My staffordshire is nearly 8 now
i think they are great dogs, great with kids, great with bitches or pups but i need to keep him on leash near other dogs as he is very dominant.
His name is Buddha and his kennel club name is Loyal Cassius, he is fine example of the breed with broad powerful shoulders and a large head like a labrador.
but they are very smelly dogs, ive heard recently the breed should be taken regulary for colonic irrigation, can any1 tell me if this is true?
it seems no matter what u feed them they break wind constantly..lol
RE: what do you think of staffordshire bull terriers ?
oh yes !, i can understand what you mean when refering to your dog breaking wind.
mine do to!
but i feel that you have to be a little more noticable as to what they eat.I have found this mainly with staffs.
if you keep them on one type of food that seems right for them, then this wind is not so bad.
its mainly at night,or when they sleep or stretching ,little noises come from them.[sm=speechless-smiley-040.gif]
Its quite funny really as they look around to see where the noise came from ![sm=rollaugh.gif]
Often makes them jump to ![sm=rollaugh.gif]
but i found that sticking to one food that suits ,works ok, dog treats dont go down so well either in the gas department.or the odd little chicken bits etc dont agree
Staffy's do tend to sweat easily,therefore having that sweaty smell ,after a good run or play fighting together.
but they are worth it.
sacrel
RE: what do you think of staffordshire bull terriers ?
I walk 2 staffies, different owners, both bitches and to begin with I had had no experience of the breed and some misgivings, but I think they are lovely. I also do a lunchtime comfort stop for one and she is similar in ways that matter too. BUT, the owners all care greatly for their dogs, and all 3 have been to obedience.
With the 'fighting' breeds people really do have to set limits, and with all dogs remember they are actually real animals and should be treated accordingly.
Its the owners every time who make the trouble and ruin the dogs
RE: what do you think of staffordshire bull terriers ?
Yeah ive learned that over the years sacrel, and it can be minimised by keeping him on butchers tripe,(worse 1 is pedigree chum,u cant be in same room as him...lol)
Its hard to keep control over what he might find outside though and he still gets chocolate treats (cant really stop now bro), but as iv said I was told recently by a staffordshire breeder that the breed should be taken to the vets to have colonic irrigation at least once a year and my boy is nearly 8 so if its true hes long overdue and i was wondering if any other owners had been advised of this
As for these dogs temperament, its not even up for question.
how good they are with kids and in fact all humans is well known, but its a sad fact that with the wrong owner they can be a powerful weapon, but this is true with all breeds.
My boy has been raised with kids, i trust him totallynot only with my own kids but with any kids he's near, but his powerful frame and confidentstrut still puts fear in the eyes ofpeople who dont know him, even if my 10 year old daughter is holding the leash...lol
Peoples opinion of the breed sucks but as ive read earlier in this forum....all you can do is lead by example.
THERE ARE NO BAD DOGS, ONLY BAD OWNERS