Many of my clients will cross the road to pass this “Devil Dog” and many are fearful of their reputation, especially as they assume they are all inter-human aggressive. It may come as somewhat of a surprise to find that this could not be further from the truth. These poor dogs are being unfairly stigmatised by the media and the general public.
They assume these dogs are highly dangerous to any human or dog. That assumption is often incorrect, especially when it relates to people and children
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Now I have to admit that I do not own a Staffie, and never have done. I have generally owned Gundogs, German Shepherds, and some crossbreeds. I thought it important to point this out. I am also not looking through rose-tinted glasses, like many of the dog owners, that see no wrong in whatever breed of dog they own.
I have written this article with my behaviourist and trainers hat on. It is based on fact and long term experience of working with all breeds, including the SBT for over 45 years. Like most of my articles, I try not to use jargon or half truths. I generally say it as it is.
The Staffie Devil Dog or Nanny Dog
The Staffie's (Staffordshire Bull Terriers) reputation is built on hearsay rather than fact. On the way, it looks rather than the way it acts.
It is often identified incorrectly. In reality, many of the dogs that show aggression are bull breed crosses.
The purebred Staffie is a whole different ball game. It has a nickname, “The Nanny Dog”
That nickname came about because this breed is known to be so good with children. The Staffie is the breed that is recommended for a family with young children by many of the welfare and re-homing organisations.