This is obviously a terrible tragedy for everyone involved. However, as usual there are people demanding that all staffies be banned. ALL of them. Yes.. ALL... including the nice ones. Funny no one mentioned the Bull Mastiffs..
There are name callings on twitter, facebook, the internet.
There was even a troll -who told a lady that he wished her kids will one day be savaged by a staffie! What kind of person says that?
We are responsible dog owners and we do not wish harm on anyone. That's why we train and discipline our dogs!
Some people say staffie owners are more aggressive than staffies. Do you blame us? We are sick of people accusing our dogs of being killers. Whenever I hear of a dog killing someone, I will think, "please please please not be a staffie" because I know there will be idiots who will start calling us names and calling for all staffies to be killed. We just want to defend our loyal friends.
Staffies are not dangerous.
Staffies are intelligent, fearless and loyal. That's why they are called nanny dogs. They protect the child. They are always eager to please.
Unfortunately, these are the reasons why drug dealers/chavs use them as weapons! They are so eager to please they will do anything for their Master! It's not their fault. It is how they are brought up.
In the case of Jade Anderson, there were 5 dogs in the property. The owner wasn't home. I am not sure what happened but the dogs are in a pack. Jade wasn't part of it. The house is theirs as far as they know. And why are there FIVE dogs in a small house?!?!
If you look at most dog attacks, the owners were never there when it happened. It is their responsibility! Children should never be left alone with dogs..even if it's a Labrador, Chihuahua or Yorkshire Terrier! Children should also be taught how to behave around a dog.
"It was six months before Millie-Jo could remember what had happened to her that terrible day last August. She told her mum she had been trying to tuck a toy into the dog's collar when it had gone for her."Can you blame the dog? It was only trying to protect itself.
The owners and the Government should be blamed.
The owners for not training their dogs, for not looking after them, for not exercising them enough.
The Government for not putting in place measures to protect its people. So what if all dogs are microchipped? All drivers need to get car insurance but do they? (In 2009, it was estimated that about two million motorists in Great Britain drive uninsured!)
The chavs would not do that.
All breeders should be licensed. If you are not a breeder, your dog should be spayed or neutered. There are too many dogs in the world... It also keeps their hormone levels down!
Of course there will be people who will breed illegally. There need to be tough penalties for people who are caught doing that.
So back to the question, Are Staffies dangerous?
NO!
You must be thinking, I'm saying this because I own two staffies... Damn right I am!! But i'm not the only one to say that.
The American Veterinary Medical Association agrees with me! Or rather, I agree with them.. :D
The Top 10 most dangerous breeds are (based on a 20 year study!!):
10. St Bernard
9. Great Dane
8. Chow Chow
7. Doberman
6. Malamute
5. Wolf Dog Hybrid
4. Husky
3. German Shepherd
2. Rottweiler
1. Pit Bull
Can you see "Staffordshire Bull Terrier" in the list?
I challenge anyone to come meet my staffies. They will not bite. I can't say the same for myself!
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