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Answerer 1
I have an American Staffordshire Terrier & she is the best! Very friendly & loves to meet new people. Tons of energy… I would say they need to be walked at least 60 min. a day (can be split up into 2 or 3 walks). And get your dog chew toys so she isn’t bored when you aren’t at home. Taking your dog to the dog park to run free & socialize with other dogs is important, especially when still a puppy. Do that at least once a week. Best thing is their short hair. They don’t shed as much as long-haired dogs. They don’t leave fluff-balls all over your house. Won’t have to sweep/vacuum every single day with them.
Great family dog… mine is great with kids. She lets a toddler boy sit literally on top of her on her dog bed. He pokes her & generally annoys her. But I wouldn’t let kids do that to a dog that you weren’t 1% sure would not growl or bite in response. Maybe she is so good with kids because Pit Bulls are tough & my brother & I annoyed her a lot when she was younger (kind of acting like a couple of toddlers poking at her lol). But other Pitty’s may not have the same tolerance level that mine does. I had a kitten & I had the kitten lose in a bedroom. I tied her leash to the doorknob with the door closed. Anytime she pulled or even LOOKED towards the kitten, I whacked her on the top of her head with a book. Not hard enough to hurt her or cause injury… about as hard as if someone came up behind you & slapped your back in greeting. After about 5 times, she calmed down.. just laid down & ignored the kitten. After that I supervised her to make sure she was good with him. She LOVED him.. she followed him around like she was in love with him. He would pick play-fights with her & she would give him kisses. So cute.
My Pitty is not aggressive towards people (except for barking at the mailman). She doesn’t guard food or toys. Though she CAN sometimes be aggressive towards other dogs. I notice that she views small dogs as prey. She acts like she is stalking them. But if she is introduced properly to other dogs, she can get along just fine. She has lived with 2 other dogs before (one a Doberman, the other a Husky mix).. one time I brought a small-medium sized dog that I found wandering around the streets at night home for one night (til the owner called). They got along fine.
The only thing that bothers me is her sometimes aggressiveness with other dogs.. but I blame myself. When she was a puppy, we didn’t socialize her properly (I didn’t know enough about dogs then, I was only 15). And she pulls A LOT on walks.. she is kinda crazy. lol. (But again, my fault, did not train her to heel).
Dogs are individuals, just like people, and even within a breed they will have different personalities. You need a firm & calm hand to train & guide any dog. And you need to do your research about raising a pup & training. And dogs tend to be less aggressive & better behaved if you get them fixed. But please DON’T crop their ears! It is cruel!
Answerer 2
They are good family dogs. Just remember, like most bully breeds, they can be a bit stubborn and rambunctious. They are strong dogs, built for action, so they need a lot of exercise. But with plenty of outlets for their energy and good training, they make amazing family pets.
Answerer 3
They are very loyal dogs and are awesome at obedient training, so be sure you sign up for a class with your new best friend. They do tend to like chasing small, fast moving things (squirrels, etc) so be careful if you have a cat or another small pet because these dogs are very strong and could hurtva smaller pet on accident. They can be a bit mouthy too (grabby with their mouths) so be a responsible owner by training kids to not have desirable items within the dog’s reach (treats, ice cream cones, toys, etc). And since this dog is considered a ‘bully breed,’ Id check with your homeowner or renter insurance to be sure they are covered. All in all, theyre great dogs if you are responsible.
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Working with animals 10+ years