Staffordshire bull terriers?

» By sarahl | the 12-30-2008 at 14:15 | 362 views (54 unique) | 0 comments | Report post!

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Research says:
They're being dumped in record numbers and branded a "yob dog", yet Staffordshire bull terriers are ideal family pets, say experts. So why is this nation of dog lovers turning against them?
Extremely reliable, highly intelligent and affectionate, especially with children. It's not a description most of us would associate with Staffordshire

bull terriers, but it's how the UK Kennel Club sums them up.

In fact, the breed is one of only two from over 190 it recommends as suitable with children, the other being a Chesapeake Bay retriever.

But while the thought of a doe-eyed retriever makes people feel all warm and fuzzy inside, a Staffie - as they are commonly known - often leaves them cold.

Somehow these little balls of muscle have gone from being considered good family pets to canine outcasts among large sections of this nation of dog lovers.

Staffies and Staffie crosses are being dumped in record numbers and not enough people are willing to give them a new home. So how did the sociable dog that likes to be loved fall out of people's affections?

Is it because of their appearance certain types of people think they've got themselves a fierce dog i no my to would rather be inside curled up on the sofa or in there bed having there tummy tickled.

Has anyone got one do you feel like they have a bad name against them?
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