Not to understand why anyone could choose to have those ugly looking dogs?

[meadowquark]

I may be wrong but it seems that about 50% dog owners in my area have those staffie or staffie type dogs (sorry I cannot distinguish between them), looking aggressive, ugly (sorry) and always pulling the owner on the lead. I honestly don't understand why people choose to have these dogs. When I was growing up, people had cockerspaniels, labradors, daschunds, poodles, terriers etc. Is this a new fashion? Safety? Knife alternative?

I am sure they are friendly and trainable but if I hear a bad story of one dog mauling another dog, it is very often that type of dog.

I am just wondering why wouldn't people keep sweeter looking dogs instead.

Sorry I don't meant to offend any dog owners - I just would like to understand why?

Only ever met one nasty staffie and yes, the owner was as dodgy as fuck. It almost killed a chihuahua in the park, cost the owner £2k in vet bills. 😢

What’s this about urban dogs? Does it matter where you live? I take mine to the river, woods, park, it doesn’t matter that I live in an urban street. I’ve also got a horse, he happens to live at a yard surrounded by fields up the road.

The only ugly dogs are those not fit for function, brachycephalic faces, I can’t bear to think of a dog being unable to breathe or having to have surgery to remove excess soft palate. Beyond my comprehension. It’s shocking how people are influenced by social media/what celebrities have/trends.

Staffies are gorgeous dogs OP. Every staffie I've come across has been soft as a brush. They call them a "Nanny Dog" for a reason.

@KylieSusanDowers1988 there is so much wrong with your comment I don't even know where to begin. Wow.

@WorraLiberty

I've never seen a Staffie that wasn't gorgeous.

They're normally mad, friendly bundles of fun.

Unlike twattish dog owners who don't train/keep their dogs under control, not matter what breed they are.

So YABU.

Totally agree with this.

Oh dear! Just realised this is a zombie thread 😂 who keeps resurrecting these!?

Why resurrect such utter tripe?

I have two soft as they get standard poodles... our old girl is blind but still loves to play..our young pup just turned one. Their best friend is our neighbours staffy. ... he looks terrifying.. until he knows that you are SAFE to be on his property..then OMG THE SLOBBERY KISSES. All dogs can be arseholes...all dogs can be sweet as sugar. Its all in how they are raised (barring a bad breeder that has bred for aggression)

Staffies are beautiful and amazing. In the right hands. Just like any dog.
We had one growing up and she totally made our childhood.

oops...zombie ...sorry