Staffy Owners/ Experts?

[DanceswithDingoes]

I dunno if this is the right place, but my kids have fallen for an adult male staffy at the local pound. My house has only a 3ft fence around it, would getting the staffy (desexed) be a good idea? Any advice....he likes the kids ;)

[Percy]

My father was a staffy owner and they have been known to jump 6 feet if they really want to, if you are thinking about it make sure your bakcyard is interesting lots of toys and things to play with. Other than that staffy's are generally a good breed except for some that are crossbred can be aggressive but overall a lovely dog.

[Liam]

Any advice....he likes the kids ;)

For dinner?

FOCUS: My neighbors used to have a staffy. They had fairly small fences, and it didn't look like it could jump anyway. But then it got hit by car. (I think)

[violator]

i own a staffy and he is a beautiful dog, has never been agressive towarsds anyone, but yes he does jump the fence, ,my fence is only about 4 ft

[coach]

Just think about all the moving you do DWD , dogs can be a pain in the butt , not to mention the killing aspect ;)

[Betty-Anne]

Staffies are generally lovely dogs. They are generally really good with people although I have met some extremely psychotic ones that were definitely a waste of oxygen. They can be very aggressive with other dogs and smaller furry creatures. They often suffer from severe seperation anxiety, storm phobia and fire works phobia and will escape if left home alone. This can obviously cause problems such as injuries from misadventure, and large fines for their owners if they have to be retrieved from a pound.
The big concern with getting an older dog from anywhere is why are they being re-homed in the first place. You can be assured that the reasons you are being given are very likely to be misleading.
If you want a staffy, get one. But get an 8 week old one that can grow up with your kids and learn to live with your family right from the start. Don't get an adult one with an unclear history. And don't get one at all if you're all away for most of the day.
Good luck

[Kite]

I dunno if this is the right place, but my kids have fallen for an adult male staffy at the local pound. My house has only a 3ft fence around it, would getting the staffy (desexed) be a good idea? Any advice....he likes the kids ;)

If a male staffy gets a wink from a female :boobies: no fence will hold him :onfire: :frusty: :bolt: :cheer: ... he will go over, under or through it.


A mate of mine had a male that literally chewed through the pine palings on his fence to get to the female next door whenever she was in heat. He had a 6 ft fence, sleepers dug 200mm into the ground with corrugated iron tacked around the bottom to stop him going through and he still could get out if he really wanted (he could jump / climb in the corners). Once he finally gave in and had him desexed he never left again.

They are excellent dogs and very good with kids.
If you get a male best to have him desexed

[DanceswithDingoes]

Thanks folks, any suggestions for a pooch that likes to stay put?

[Liam]

A sausage dog!

(Actually, I have no idea. But I want one. And they look like they'd have a hardtime getting out of even the worst fenced backyard. :P )

This website looks like it would be useful. (http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/)

[keno88]

not sure, I have an english cockerspaniel and a gordon setter, they are both adorable dogs that never go anywhere, they always stay with us even when they are off the lead in the dog park or where ever else we are. Cockerspaniels tend to bond with people better i think well ours did anyway.

[Betty-Anne]

Thanks folks, any suggestions for a pooch that likes to stay put?

If you want a medium sized dog that's going to be good with your own kids and kids that come over regularly, but will still be a good watch dog, you really can't go past a female cattle dog (blue not red), or a female Kelpie x cattle dog. And spending a million bucks on a dog doesn't guarantee that you'll get a good one. I see a lot of expensive lunatics every day, and their owners think that because they paid $600-$1000 or so for them that they've got something special.
And lastly, my three criteria for picking a dog are. 1. Long legs 2. Short hair and 3. Ears that stand up.

Good luck again. If you think you've found one that you like the look of you can always pm me re the pros and cons of the particular breed.

[Brocky]

I agree with Betty-Anne regarding the dog at the pound. If possible ask to view the surrender form which has been filled out by the owner, 9 times out of 10 it will contain the reason why the dog is in the pound.

[Kite]

Thanks folks, any suggestions for a pooch that likes to stay put?
A female dog is much more likley to stay put.

If you have the time to exercise and entertain them (like at 2 hours a day) try a Border collie or Border collie cross, they are the loyalest and smartest dog I have ever owned and now wouldn't consider any other dog.

Here is few pics of my dog Bess, she is a Border collie / Huntaway cross.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r182/MJB5425/Bess/Bessathome070505010.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r182/MJB5425/Bess/120305033.jpg
If you don't have the time... avoid them as they can easily become neurotic.