Bellaboo18
Well-Known Member
Were they entire?I've had five Staffies - four dogs and a bitch. All of them but my current one we've had from puppies and they came from very good lines from well-respected breeders.
All of the dogs have been shitbags with others. The bitch is a complete wuss and runs a mile in the opposite direction if something comes up to her. She's the only one we have ever been able to let off - she's a poppet and will walk at your heel absolutely anywhere.
I see a few other male Staffies in my area and they will have a pop at my one. I do think the males have a deep-rooted desire to scrap. From personal experience (not just mine, but other people's as well), the bitches are far more placid.
It is a PITA. I tend to cross the road if I see another dog coming. Some he's fine with and will sniff happily and others as soon as he sees them he'll big himself up and start trying it on.
I don't think it does any good to bury your head in the sand about them because they can be very difficult, but I have NEVER had a Staffie who is anything but a complete soft touch with people.