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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We adopted a 7 year old Staffordshire Terrier mutt from an animal shelter a couple of months ago. She’s short hair, 55 pounds and muscular, so she falls under the category of pit bull like.  But definitely not a full breed.  Best dog ever. She had clearly been well trained and well socialized. And just wants to be a member of the family. As long as her doggie bed is near where the family is, she is happy. Very, very smart and trainable too, especially if there is a treat involved. Very calm with visitors we invite in to the house and does well with out cats.  Sticks near my teenage DD when we are not home.  Barks when people knock, but will stop if we tell her to.

The only issue is that she does not do well with other dogs, especially if she is on a leash. We’ve been working with a trainer on that and are making progress. But I doubt we will ever be able just let he play with other dogs. The fighting dog breeding is down there somewhere. For now, we walk her with a muzzle, just in case she pulls away and Keep our distance from other dogs.

Such a love bug though. [/quote]

Pits and pit mixes are super sweet love bugs.  I've known several, owned by family members and friends.  They're trainable, easy-going dogs.  But they're bred to be hair trigger and are well known to bite at any unexpected movement, even if it is their beloved owner.  They're untrustworthy.

Another one killed its owner in Boston on Friday.  [/quote]

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