Originally posted by Madeleinemom
I am new to this Board and since you were asking about purebreds and mentioned APBTs, then allow me to introduce my Am Staff, Madeleine, and her companion, Espe, the Rottie.

There are a lot of misconceptions about both breeds, and until we adopted both ladies, I would have chimed right in with the misconceptions.

But now, DH and I are converts and we adore our two girls. We have raised Madeleine from about 10 weeks of age (she is now not quite 2 years old), and she is a certified 'Lovebug'.

Espe came to us as a stray in April and is estimated to be a little over a year old, and a cuddle dog as well, although she is more cautious around strangers than Madeleine, who is always worked from the assumption that people mean good things = scritches, treats and attention.

Both treat our cats respectfully, which is a big plus.

Hope to chat with you all.

Marion

Welcome to Pet Talk! I think most people's fears of a particular breed are based on misconceptions, rumors, myths and experiences with dogs of irresponsible and sometimes cruel owners.

Glad Madeleine and Espe have brought you over to the good side!

And as for people thinking Nikki is mean, just because she's a boxer, let them get to know her! Most people cannot tell the difference between a friendly "let's play!" Boxer-bounce and an attack stance, which is just too bad, but not yours or Nikki's fault!

Let them be ambassadors, opening minds and correcting misperceptions, wherever they go!