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Aggression and the American Staffordshire Terrier Temperament
A difficult aspect of
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and most American Staffordshire Terriers exhibit their fighting instinct when they encounter other animals. They can kill small creatures such as cats, and they can seriously injure larger dogs that they encounter.
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Early socialization and training can counter these instincts to a large extent, but
you can never completely trust this breed around other pets. Because of these aggressive tendencies and strong will,
I don't recommend this breed for novice dog owners. They need to be owned by someone with experience in managing dogs with challenging behaviors, so that people and animals in the community are safe.