Comments on: Breed profile: American Staffordshire terrier

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:44:48 +0000

The American Staffordshire terrier and the American pit bull terrier are the same breed of dog. The American Staffordshire terrier is recognized by the AKC and the American pit bull terrier is recognized by the UKC. Same dogs, different clubs, different names. Both are “pitbulls.”

http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/05/is-the-pitbull-a-dog-breed/

By: VeeCee

VeeCee — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:22:55 +0000

American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers are NOT the same dog. The Staffordshire was bred to get a calmer dog from the original mix that created the Pit Bull – a pit bull is an American Pit Bull Terrier and an American Staffordshire Terrier is an American Staffordshire Terrier.

Also, a Blue Pit is not a pit bull, it is also an American Staffordshire Terrier

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:47:20 +0000

At least since you own one of these breeds, you can help educate people. It’s surprising how little people know about these dogs, even experienced dog people.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:46:43 +0000

Staffordshire bull terriers are grouped under the pitbull name. They are a separate breed from the American pit bull terrier or the Staffordshire terrier, however all of these dogs are dubbed with “pitbull.” Unfortunately a “pitbull” can be pretty much anything – American bulldog, Staffordshire bull terrier, etc.

Please see my post on “Is the pitbull a dog breed?” http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/02/05/is-the-pitbull-a-dog-breed/

By: Susan Bolella

Susan Bolella — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:34:49 +0000

Since adopting a staffordshire bull terrier 6 months ago, I get very aggravated at people referring to them as pitbulls. Please refer to http://www.aspca.org for a description of “What is a Pit Bull?”. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are NOT pit bulls.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:57:52 +0000

That’s awesome! Ace does agility too! Good luck with it and keep showing everyone that pitbulls are nice dogs!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:09:27 +0000

I love my pitt-bull boxer terrier! She is amzing and sweet. I teach her agility, and hope to enter her in a competition, look for Abby in the Arena soon! I am sad to hear that people would be banning pitt bulls. I hope they don’t end up banning them, becaus pitt buls aren’t mean, they just have to be trained to be like that. Abby is ready to prove that in the Agility competition!
Pitt bulls can be a great family pet!

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:38:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing your dog’s story, Isabella. They really are great dogs and deserve a chance just like all dogs.

By: Isabella

Isabella — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:11:02 +0000

I adopted a 3 yr old female staffy a few years ago,she was used for fighting and breeding purposes & was very aggressive towards all animals due to that.I named her Scarlett (she was nameless in the shelter) she was due to be put down and i saved her but she saved me as well. Scarlett was the perfect dog,sweet,obedient,all she wanted and needed was love.Unfortunately she had Lyme’s disease and that caused her immune system to crash and this caused her to have a serious skin infection,she was in constant pain & her heath problems could only be treated moderately.The hardest thing i ever had to do was bring her to the vet that day to put her to sleep.But I’m so glad she had me there and that she didn’t have to die in a shelter surrounded by dogs that depressed her and people that walked by and didn’t care enough to give a “pitt” a chance.She was & is truly loved and will NEVER be forgotten.I will forever consider myself lucky to have had her in my life.She was the BEST dog I’ve ever had,she opened so many peoples eyes on how great her breed can be.I pray that more people will give their breed a chance.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:50:28 +0000

I think you need to have him around as many dogs as possible so he can learn to behave around them and know how to properly act around them. You should find a trainer in your area with good references to help you with this. The more you isolate your dog, the more aggressive, frustrated and energetic he will become. Muzzles are a good tool as well.