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“Indomitable courage, high intelligence and tenacity. Coupled with its affection for its friends, and children in particular, its off duty quietness & trustworthy stability makes it a foremost all purpose dog” Zac with Tex (Bindatash Stone Cold) Tiarne with Meeka (Borstaff Fanny Frederika) When defending or understanding the Stafford, let’s examine the breed standard in respect to the core character trait,  temperament, or more importantly, the correct temperament towards people: “Bold, fearless and totally reliable”   Like all dogs, the Stafford will passionately defend its family from physical harm, conversely, uninterested in worldly possessions, he will gladly show any burglar your best silver or jewellery. A Stafford as an effective guard dog, never, assuming all human  intentions are honest intentions is sometimes the downfall of the breed.    Whilst generally not the initial challenger of a tussle, the Staff can certainly end a battle promptly,  with a voracious and ferocious appetite, and normally the victor. To see this breed prosper, in our limited time as guardians of the breed,  we need to educate & re-educate the general public, whether it be at a dog show or walking down the street. The greatest disservice we  can do to the breed is tolerate dogs with bad temperaments towards people, unfortunately the cross breeds generally have the  market of this offence.         A Stafford that has been bought up with other animals will foster a fierce eternal friendship.  A well adapted Stafford is a pleasure to own.  The character trait of a Stafford's temperament is strong, how many times have you noticed other family pets, slowly transform its temperament to that of a Stafford?    Bob with Stella (Ch Havastaff Stella Sedgely) Photo Courtesy of The Brooks Family It takes responsibility to own a Stafford (or any other breed) It’s easy enough to buy a puppy and encourage,  promote and inspire aggression towards others. Nurturing responsibility with discipline & avoid abusing the Staffords potential for aggression is vital to achieve the correct disposition.  We will never come into contact with another breed of dog that will show as much faithfulness, companionship and loyalty as the Stafford. Inevitably when the vandals of the world come into ownership of the breed, inflicting misery and menace, the Staffordshire Bull Terriers temperament is a reflection of its owner, treated correctly he is bold, fearless and totally reliable, treated callously, he will mirror his owners malicious intent towards society. Are you bold, fearless and totally reliable? Staffordshire Bull Terriers displaying the "totally reliable" tag.