Hi Scooby you really didn,t have to insult my intelligence with the last statement, i had already gathered from your general response that you were in fact an owner of this breed, what,s with the hostility? 
have you thought it possible you have a rose tinted view on this matter? i wasn,t ill informed or ranting ban the breed, i was there and witnessed the scene thats all. "Blame the owners" you say, well here is the dilemma for you, if you were have asked that owner yesterday "what temperament was his dog?" the answer would have come back "He,s harmless" but ask him the same question today and his answer will be different, he did seem genuinely shocked himself and by his own admission said"he,s never done this before". Bit scary i think 
apologies if my sarcasm offended you
but lets put it this way,if as you said "took a sthil saw" to my dog,without knowing what had gone on then it wouldn't end very nicely.How you can make a judgement like that without any of the facts is beyond me.
if the dog in question was attacking a child or person,then ok,but lets hope your carefull and dont nik the person or mr claims man will have a quite a few expensive holidays at your expense
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As for a staffie being a dangerous breed,it has already been said in this thread by myself and others,any dog is and can be dangerous in any given situation,it's just a shame that staffies have a bad rap down to the chavvy scrotes that use the dog as status symbol,and also bring up the dog with that mentality and training.who's to blame there,the dog or the owner?
nuff said on the subject now i think from me as it will only go round in circles.
However,i cant leave post unanswered.
What were your motives for choosing a dog that can so easily kill a child or another dog? You say they are protective. Thats fine for you but what of others? ALL dogs can pick up on fear and tension in others and can react aggressively towards it. The fact is that seeing a dangerous dog will cause fear and tension in a lot of people, especially mothers with small children, little old ladies walking spaniels etc. in much the same way as seeing someone walking down the street carrying a gun. Only the gun doesnt have a mind of its own! We dont have the right to carry firearms in the street. What gives you the right to keep a weapon on a lead?
assuming this post is aimed at me?
give me a minute whilst i compose myself from laughing so much at your blinkered (i want to use ill-educated again but thats nowhere near strong enough for such an ignorant post like that) view of dogs.
have you any idea of the characteristics of a staffie? i'll assume no or you wouldn't post such drivvel.
i'll give you a little quote from the Kennel Club
With the human race he is kindness itself. He is descended from a cross between the Bulldog and a terrier, and thus combines the temperaments of the two breeds. Fortunately, his genuine love of children is well known.in fact your not worth the time to a proper response,but i'll just leave you with this little snipet of information.(ecucation is a wonderful thing)
Here's a look at the various dog breeds that are considered potentially aggressive.
* Chow Chows are one-person dogs that tend to bite without any warning. They are also a bit ferocious around strangers, and can be quite a tenacious fighter. So make sure to discipline this dog and set right from wrong, immediately.
* The Papillon is fiercely loyal of their owners - to a fault. They can be quite possessive and standoffish to strangers.
* Old English Sheepdogs are very protective of their owners so they might be aggressive if anybody tends to be too close to its owners.
* A Llasa Apso often gets cranky around kids.
* Rottweilers are extremely protective of their masters.
* Chihuahuas aren't too fond of kids. They'd rather be with adults than play around with tots.
* Toy Poodles bite people and other animals out of self defense. Unfortunately, 'playing' according to you may be perceived as a form of 'attack' to them.
* Dachshunds aren't known for their patience.
* Jack Russell Terriers are feisty creatures who require early training to prevent long-term biting and digging problems.
* Giant Schnauzers are very dominant. They often challenge adults, particularly strangers.
* Cocker Spaniels often suffer from a dangerous genetic disease known as "rage syndrome." This syndrome causes spontaneous violent action against not strangers, but actual family members. Many Spaniels have been put down because of this unwanted behavior. Check with the breeder to ensure your Spaniel is free from this dangerous dog disease.
* The Pekingese isn't all that tolerant of strangers.
* Miniature Pinschers usually have aggression issues because they've got this "big dog-little body" mind set going on.
Here's a rundown of breeds that are typically gentle but can't shake off their "bad dog" image.
* Boxers are pretty good with kids. They are good watchdogs, but will only become aggressive
* Bulldogs are very playful and gentle.
* Great Danes, while considerable in size, happen to be kind and affectionate.
* Mastiffs are especially quiet and docile.
* German Shepherds are great with kids too. These are courageous, fiercely loyal dogs who, if trained properly, will be extremely gentle to family and guests.
* Rottweilers are also capable of tenderness and affection. They have a bad rep, but if they trust you, you'll never have to worry.
and there endeth the lesson.
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(although i suspect night classes might be in order)
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