[Himyar]

Staffordshire terriers are not really the problem. I doubt that very many of the “pit bull” attacks are made by purebred Staffies. It's the made up bully breeds that cause the problem. They may have some Staffie lineage, but they are a mishmash of several bully breeds. Dangerous animals. I know several pit bull “breeders”. They are definitely not selecting for reliability and disposition. This attitude ruins many breeds. For example people are breeding Great Danes for sheer size, losing type and disposition. A bad Dane is beyond dangerous, a good Dane is a pearl beyond price.

[libstripper]

“A bad Dane is beyond dangerous, a good Dane is a pearl beyond price.”

So true. Given their size, they need to have good dispositions. Fortunately, I have a male (only 110 lb., when the4 breed standard is about 140 lb.) who’s a wonderful, loving, goofy character.

[Scoutmaster]

I agree completely regarding purebred American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers from a reputable breeder.