I grew up with a Boxer as a child so the look of a normal sized Pit Bull didn't bother me. The American Staffordshire Terrier is an AKC recognized breed. One of my daughters has two. The little female is right around 40 pounds while the male is quite a bit bigger. They are rescues. I love the female she is such a sweetie. The male is built like a brick wall. I have degeneration in my knees so when he walks into me it can be painful. But they are both really sweet dogs and have been around kids regularly. Their ears are not cropped so they look more like a Lab mix than a "Pit Bull."
I have heard of all the dog fighting that goes on with them but I have never gone to their web sites or read their stuff. I don't think I could take it. During the 50's it was the German Shepherd, 60's was the Doberman. Then they got their hands on the Rottie and ruined them. Now they want the Staffordshire Terrier because it has such strong jaws. Sick people. There is never a shortage. |