Gareth12 224 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 What if any are the best lines of working Staffords left? i know that most working Bulls are pits but are there any lines of staffys that are still bred for function rather than the show circuit and if so what are they? Always kept Staffys and love the breed I know there are better breeds out there for work etc but would like to hear if there are still some capable of a day's work or has the pit completely filled the 'working bull' niche? Quote Link to post
jeemes 3,534 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Have you read 'Pit Bull Garden' by DG Link? Quote Link to post
Gareth12 224 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 No I havent, I've just ordered it though after a quick search. Isit worth the read? Quote Link to post
BGD 6,385 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Honestly if you're just looking for a pet/mooching partner a KC Stafford would suit you perfectly, choose a litter from parents that are a bit longer muzzled and up in the leg if you want a slightly more capable and athletic specimen. Quote Link to post
jeemes 3,534 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 No I havent, I've just ordered it though after a quick search. Isit worth the read? Yes I think it is,and theres Staffs and English Bulls in there too.but best to read the book from start to finish and not pick bits out. Its only a short book anyway. Quote Link to post
pablo esc 1,598 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Agree with bgd, the some good Staffords, used to love hunting, and pickit up on going out, all rounders. Pittys don't know what use for versatile. Luck of the draw, the been out there, some not given the full opportunity, kc staff types? Quote Link to post
oxo 385 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Owned Staffords, EBTs and bulldogs all my life, athletic EBTs, and Staffords and bulldogs from well worked lines. If you want a dog for hunting look at terriers, lurchers, spaniels or Labs, do not waste your time with bull breeds, its not what they are for and they are not the best for bushing, digging, catching or retrieving. Get the right dog or the job 9 Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 There's a young girl I see when I exorcise my dogs she has a beast of a staff a big red dog he smashes through cover after rabbits much to her dismay if I see her tomorrow I'll get a picture next to my part for size reference 2 Quote Link to post
pablo esc 1,598 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Fair play lee, the last pair of nice staffs were owned by a young mother, good luck. Before that the was other good ones around to Quote Link to post
AKA-BRINDLE 879 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Working lines blah blah blah...irish blah blah...Psycho blah blah blah...EBTcrosses blah blah...Pit bulls are a lot better ect ect...just a quick summary of all working Stafford type threads on the THL...so as not to waste anybodys time... 3 Quote Link to post
jeemes 3,534 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 you could say that about any thread..Its just people talking. If you dont like it or you are experiencing delusions of grandeur,just move on. 1 Quote Link to post
AKA-BRINDLE 879 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) you could say that about any thread..Its just people talking. If you dont like it or you are experiencing delusions of grandeur,just move on. Delusions of grandeur ?...dont you know who i think I am !? Edited April 28, 2015 by AKA-BRINDLE 4 Quote Link to post
woottonsheart 214 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 There a some working staffords still around just with lad who have been loyal enough to keep the good ones going. I do know to a few personally and they are true to working type not like anything kc .. 1 Quote Link to post
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 my boy just got a staff crossed with a GSD. against my advice. . god only knows what it will turn out like. probably gonna be emotional for them Quote Link to post
General lee 979 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 My dad had a staff x gsd when he was about 15 didn't work it but he said it was the best guard he ever seen and it stopped a few pure bulls and mastiffs only by accident of course this was back in the 50s 1 Quote Link to post
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