20+ Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Adopt a Pit Bull or American Staffordshire Terrier

Hi! My name is Karina, and I’ve always dreamed of having a dog. When I turned 10 and my sister turned four, we finally got a puppy! He was the nicest dog in the world: affectionate, smart, calm and very patient – he took food from people’s hands gently. All the kids in the neighborhood loved him for letting them play with them. Our dog was a crossbreed: his mother was a mix of boxer and pit bull, and his father was an american staffordshire terrier (also known as amstaff🇧🇷🇧🇷 Although the pup was born from a “moody” cross, he was the kindest, most intelligent gentleman in the canine world (he’s pictured in the first picture below).

A dog’s mental health, character and balanced temperament do not depend on its size, and I believe that many readers of the awesome.club agree with me. I’ve seen dozens of angry and nervous small dogs, capable of making your hair stand on end and sending chills down your spine. But, for some reason, they are loved by everyone and even manage to charm with their hideous smile, while pit bulls and amstaffs have a reputation for being violent dogs, and anyone who doesn’t know these breeds very well is convinced of the following:

What stereotypes have you heard about different dog breeds and yours? pet in particular? Comment!