Staffs are they all vicious???

[DrKym]

My breeds do get bashed, and no Staffies aren't my breed, neither are Pitties.

I have my own experiences with them, as posted in other threads. I cannot stand by and allow misinformation to be spouted as fact. I realize that it may be futile, however I believe that if one person stops and rethinks, then it was worth it. Yes I feel like I am repeating myself. Yes the same things keep getting said. Yes it seems as if it is the same 2.

Do I want to own a Pit or a Staffie? Nope, I don't want any terrier breed, not even a yorkie, but I will defend the breeds, and the owners rights to have them. Provided they are in loving , responsible homes. Oh yeah I feel that way about ANY breed. Just as you can see people who will give up everything extra in their lives to spend the time needed in their pups life to give them a solid foundation and a great head start at being a wonderful addition to the dog community at large. You can also see people that won't.
Same holds true for ANY dog, regardless of breed. Some will strive with everything they have to be Wonderdog, some won't. It isn't the breed, it is the personality and mind of each individual.Regardless of Breed, Creed, Race or income levels.

I will reiterate, ALL dogs can bite, most choose not to. ALL breeds have been dinked with by us, for us, to make our lives better, easier, happier, whatever the reasons were. It is up to us to know this, to research this, and to provide any breed we choose with the proper home, and job for it's function. You wouldn't expect a Shitzu to sled pull, you should not expect a terrier not to chase or dig.

Just my 2 cents, and with as many times as I have posted here, I guess it is now my dollars worth.

[cyber-sibes]

Dr, Goodnow, you have dobies, right? I remember thirty years ago the buzz was "Dobies are vicious attack dogs. You can't own them for a pet." This was when large numbers of dobies were shown on TV as yard dogs behind fences & runnng around in movies being aggresive- of course this is ridiculous. I also recall when rottis, boxers, and GSD's were all viewed as too aggresive to be good pets. These breed prejudices come & go. Sadly it seems to be the pitties turn. Everyone seems to forget that it was a pittie that played "Pete", the beloved companion of the Little Rascals.

[DrKym]

Dr, Goodnow, you have dobies, right? I remember thirty years ago the buzz was "Dobies are vicious attack dogs. You can't own them for a pet." This was when large numbers of dobies were shown on TV as yard dogs behind fences & runnng around in movies being aggresive- of course this is ridiculous. I also recall when rottis, boxers, and GSD's were all viewed as too aggresive to be good pets. These breed prejudices come & go. Sadly it seems to be the pitties turn. Everyone seems to forget that it was a pittie that played "Pete", the beloved companion of the Little Rascals.

Yes Pam I have Dobies, they are unfortunately still viewed as vicious. Ask my city council. I raised trained and showed Rotties for nearly 20 yrs. They too still have a stigma. I agree that it seems to be in cycles, the difference here is simply other than the Rotties which did get a lot of press in the early 90's , as they were the drug lords dog of choice then. Owners rights to love and keep their animals haven't been threatened.

Yes it costs us more to insure our rotties and Dobies, if only the insurance knew my cocker is more apt to nail someone. However, there are no laws in effect stopping me from owning my breeds. Pitties can be a dangerous animal, so can my dobes. I would bet pushed far enough your Husky could too, even though they are known not to be a "guard" dog type.

Maybe 5 years from now we will see ourselves having this same thread with another breed. That when the issue of the breed dies down and the same amount of energy is put into correcting the problem, that this breed is being exploited for. Read drug lords choice of breed this decade. then people like my daughter, Jadas Mom, and several others I know can be left in peace to love their breed and recieve that back from their companions. Until then I will fight for their rights to love their family members without interference.

Hug those beautiful Huskies for me, Lord knows I don't have the energy to own your breed! But I love looking at them!

Kym