I have recently fell in love with a one year Staffy which is in my local RSPCA. I have read up on the dog to find out why he's there. I discovered that his previous owner past away. He has Pedigree papers and they are asking for £200. The only things I'm not sure about are: Will he be alright with my nephew, a toddler (who is only over a couple of times a year), is he likely to bowl my nan over, (again, when she comes over) and does the breed have a habit of running through plant beds, jumping in ponds, (garden) and climbing or destroying furniture?
Any advice would be apreciated.
Mark

<<<<and does the breed have a habit of running through plant beds, jumping in ponds, (garden) and climbing or destroying furniture?>>>>>>
Doesnt any untrained dog whatever the breed :(
You have to lay the ground rules down with whichever breed you have . Let them know what is acceptable and what isnt .
They are brilliant with children ( but any dog must be supervised with children) and yes , if they are untrained they can knock your nan over . They are strong dogs .
When you say pedigree papers do you mean kc registration of just a pedigree ?
Staffys are my favourite breed but have to be trained like any other dog :D
They dont enjoy being left alone for long periods and really LOVE human company . Why is the RSPCA asking £200 ?I didnt think they charged this high???

Even trained dogs can act like hooligans when the mood takes them! They're only human, after all. (Well, you know what I mean! :D )
:)

Actually JeanGenie I am of the opinion that most dogs are better behaved than SOME humans ;)

can not say how the dog will act with anything as i do not know the dog personally but for my money i believe the stafford is one of the best dogs around people and they seem to take to children especially.good luck

Yeah, don't we know it JG :D :D

I was "staffied" in the high street the other day. He got my legs, my face, my ears, my forearms...............all with big slobbery wet kisses. :)

To say I love my staffie, Ms Daisy. She likes to sit on the evergreens and hostas, she thinks they are soft. But with strong love training, we have agreed that she stays out of the flowers!! As been said she really likes people and children, she does however become frightened of statues and other objects!!

HI,

I can only tell you my experience of Staffs;
They are strong dogs but my pup sits (usually) when she meets people. Actually all mine have, done this but thats my choice on how they greet people.
Good chance they will run through the flowers especially if chasing a butterfly/ball anything that catches their attention. But usually you can come to an agreement in my case if the plants can't survive the dog tough. I prefer the dog, although as they get better when older (usually more discerning about the plants they destroy)
Staffs love people and have more sense than most people credit them with my pup is 8 months old now and is as gentle if not gentler than a lamb with my nephew and niece aged 4 and18 months respectively.

And with regard to furniture mine dosen't destroy anything but she's never been allowed to, but she does jump on it how else would she get on? Anyhow whats the point of a sofa without a dog asleep on it ;)
But as with all dogs its the owners who usually need the training.
Karen