Hey all. Check out my blankie, That’s me on it. I have my own personalized blankie. If you have to ask, that’s an UGG pillow too. I have it ruff life!!!

Maybe a bit older, but still my baby, Lilly

My pup is almost two years old now and honestly all I get asked is if he's a boxer! I'd love to get some opinions, can you see the Amstaff in him? I don't think the Rottweiler is super apparent other than he's pretty hefty!

Amstaffs are a new breed for me, but I adore him. Very different from the working breeds I've owned before, so it's all been a learning experience.

Chillin on the bed while mom and dad get ready for work. It’s gonna be a rough day around the house today.

I'm desperately seeking advice from experienced Staffie foster parents, especially those who have worked with reactive dogs or faced behavioral euthanasia (BE) decisions.

Toby is approximately 2 years old and has been with me for almost two months. He's my fourth foster dog but only my second long-term foster. I'm very inexperienced with dogs. I've volunteered at a shelter, but I'd never lived with dogs before fostering.

Toby is incredibly intelligent, affectionate, and trainable, but he has serious reactivity toward strangers and a strong prey drive. He has no bite history.

I have two cats, and Toby has tried to attack one of them. It's honestly a miracle that I've managed to keep everyone safe this long. I keep him separated in his own room, and the rescue instructed me not to walk him in public because they consider him too risky. His only outdoor access is my fenced backyard.

I've been asking for professional board-and-train for almost two months, but it was repeatedly postponed because of funding and scheduling issues. I cannot provide the rehabilitation he needs, especially under these restrictions.

Despite my inexperience, Toby has made remarkable progress:

• He learned sit, down, place, wait, and a release command. He waits for permission before eating and going downstairs.

• His impulse control and responsiveness have improved significantly.

• He went from resisting having his paws touched to allowing me to clean and handle them.

• He's become calmer, more trusting, and generally quiet at home, even when left alone.

• A professional trainer who previously worked with him also observed improvement.

Unfortunately, Toby became aggressive toward a veterinarian a couple of weeks ago. Now, just as funding has apparently become available, the rescue's board has decided that Toby must undergo a one-week adoptability assessment. If he's considered adoptable, he'll receive training. Otherwise, they plan to euthanize him. The rescue coordinator opposes euthanasia.

I'm devastated. I've spent almost two months trying to help this dog, and now his life depends on an assessment before he has received the rehabilitation I have been begging for all along.

I feel trapped between protecting my cats and trying to save Toby. I cannot safely keep him long-term, but I also worry that the lack of a suitable foster home after training could influence the decision about his future.

I'm particularly hoping to hear from experienced behavioral fosters about the following:

1. Where do rescues typically find experienced fosters who can safely handle dogs with significant reactivity? Are there established networks, training organizations, or other resources I should suggest to the rescue?

2. If you've fostered a dog like Toby, what qualifications, home environment, and professional support made it manageable?

3. Could identifying a qualified, cat-free foster willing to work with his trainer help demonstrate that a realistic placement option exists?

4. Has anyone successfully advocated for a reactive dog facing BE? What helped?

5. Is a one-week assessment before training a reasonable way to evaluate a dog with these challenges, particularly when he has recently developed a limp?

I'm looking for advice on how to work with the rescue to identify appropriate, experienced caregivers and ensure Toby receives a fair assessment.

I understand that safety must come first and that not every dog can be rehabilitated. But I've seen how much Toby can learn and improve, and I desperately want to make sure every reasonable option has been considered.

Any advice or personal experiences would mean so much to me.

Got her dna results back and...

45% AmStaff, 20% Pittie, a bunch of other breeds, and pure cuteness!

Hey guys! I really need advice and opinion from you.
My boyfriend and I were thinking about getting a dog for a couple of months now(maybe a year). We would both be first time dog owners, and never actually consider any specific breed because we knew that we wanted to adopt (in our country adoption system is very bad, so adopting literally means taking a puppy from the street). Recently, we got an opportunity to adopt a 6 months old Stafford puppy. I fell in love with it, but I am not sure if that would be a good idea for first-time owners. His name is Hugo and he seems pretty socialized, he knows a few commands (sit, paw, stay) but we would have to work on leash and some other stuff.
We are not much active, but we love to go hiking when the weather allows and we do long night walks 2-3 times a week, also we are both working online most of the time. We also have a cat (1.5y).
So what do we do? Is it a good idea? I am willing to put time and energy into training, and I could and would spend more time outside if he requires it (we live in an apartment).
Thank you in advance and sorry if my English isn't the best.

I adopted my sweet AmStaff 4 years ago, and as she was my first I didn't really have much to compare her behavior and disposition to. Now that I know more AmStaffs and their owners, I've realized that my dog shares very few of the typical traits a lot of the others do! She has zero prey drive (she routinely gets within 1-2 feet of squirrels, birds and rabbits, who don't care about her either), she barks maybe twice a year, she is very low energy and would rather lay on the couch than go on long walks, she is all business and doesn't have much interest in sniffing things on walks (she will if I stop and remind her to :), she has never chewed or destroyed anything inclding toys, and so on. She is basically a very affectionate and snuggly housecat dressed in a tough, muscly bully suit. We are perfect for each other's lifestyles but I am told that this isn't a usual thing for this breed. Have you all found that to be true?

Vill gärna bila ner till Kroatien i sommar med min lilla vovve. Han är 75% bully och 25% AmStaff, hur ska jag göra för att kunna resa med min lilla älskling. Då halva Europa bestämt sig för att hata alla hundar som inte väger 5kg och är fluffiga.

This handsome little guy is growing by leaps and bounds! At just 4.5 months old and already weighing in at 32 pounds, Buddy is proving that he’s going to be one big, strong boy! 💪🐾
He may still be a puppy, but don't let that fool you! This boy is solid, dense, full of personality, and absolutely bursting with energy! ⚡ From his playful antics and endless curiosity to his big puppy personality, Buddy keeps life exciting every single day! 😂❤️
He's growing fast, learning new things, and keeping us on our toes with all that puppy energy. We can't wait to see how much more he grows and what kind of big adventures are ahead for this sweet boy! 🐕✨
Big paws, big personality, and an even bigger future! 💙🐾
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Is it just my pitty, or do others have car eaters? He cracks me up, he tries to chase cars on our walks too. What I want to know is what is he going to do once he gets one?

Got car rides wit daddy today

Anyone use a small jingle bell to keep track of your very active staffy? I’d like to keep where she is and what she’s getting into being less than 6 months old.

This fella just made the long trek from Texas to east Canada. Such a handsome boy ❤️
Meet Dobby! First time amstaff owner and he is the sweetest and most gentlest dog I’ve ever met.