Hello There! New Staffy Owner

by shamrock1942 Sat Mar 17 2012, 20:48

This is our new little boy, his name is Gnasher and we met him today Smile

He will be coming home with us next week!

I decided to join up because this is the first staff I have ever owned. I have had other large breed dogs in my life, mostly German Shepherds.

I was absolutely terrified of staff/pitbulls until last year when I met Tyson, my husbands best mates dog. He melted my heart upon first meet. He must have known I was scared of him because that big ball of brindle love was so gentle with ME.

Just a few weeks ago, Tyson had to be put down because of congestive heart failure.

On the off chance, we mentioned to my step mum in law, that we were looking for a dog. She said she knew someone who had 3 puppies left...she knows how afraid of staffs I was so her face went sour when she heard they were staffs. I assured her if they were young, I would be open to at least LOOKING at them.

Well, when we went to the house, mama and papa dog greeted us with so many kisses, lots of jumping and an over zealous amount of attention! Mama staffy was a bit on the smaller side, brindle, very friendly. When I got a good look at Papa Staffy, he was massive. muscular all over, a head as big as... I dont know, it seemed like a boulder to me! He was very large, very affectionate as well. Then I saw the 3 little puppies, two brown and 1 brindle. one of the brown boys (soon to be the one I loved) toddled right over to me, crawled up my leg ( I sat down on the floor away from them ) and up my arm to bury his head in my neck.

All this time, I was thinking of Tyson and what kind of love I want to be able to give and receive from my dog. I was watching the other 2 puppies while this one snuggled with me and I did not see in them, what made me love Tyson. So, I set down the little lad in my arms and watched him run away and investigate his surroundings, but he turned his head to look at me and came right back, while the other 2 were off doing their own thing.

The owner said, watch this... all 3 of the puppies were off in their puppy wonderment, my little guy was checking out my pant leg, he whistled. once, twice, 3 times... all 3 of the pups and a 4th I didnt even see, bolted to him and sat at his feet. Theyre ONLY 6 weeks old! I was amazed.

When he shoo'd them away, here came my boy, right back to me, I studied him, watched him, and as he sat in front of me and looked back, I saw in him what I saw in Tyson and my heart melted. There was my dog.

I have 11 yr old twins and a 3 yr old. Luckily for me all 3 are acclimated to dogs and know how to be gentle, know all the rules ect.

I guess. I just wanted to share my moment with other people.

I cant wait to get him home!

by **Steve** Sat Mar 17 2012, 20:49

Hi &

Welcome to the staffordshire bull terrier niceboard. We are pleased you have decided to join us, and hope you enjoy your stay. We hope to see plenty of pictures of your staffordshire bull terriers or any other breed you may have in your household Smile

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