REINA ~ Queen (Spanish, Pronounced Ray-Na)
Our dog Reina is an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She is friendly, loyal, strong and a big suck at the same time. She is well trained and a very good example of her breed.
While she is a member of our family, she is also a dog. We are conscious of this fact not only because she is a powerful breed but because we love her and would never want her to hurt someone.
This week I was involved in some tweets about AmStaff’s looking for new families. I was reminded that these dogs are targetted for abuse and wonder how people could ever harm an animal.
To know them is to love them.
Know Any American Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dogs Personally?
Note. We have had Reina since long before the breed ban. She chose us to be her family.
Once, when we were out for a walk, with a leash and a muzzle, a dog with no leash and no muzzle attacked Reina. She could not protect herself.
Given all the restrictions on the breed, I would not want to put an animal through that again. Regardless, it’s not an issue because this breed is currently restricted in Ontario.
I know one – she is super sweet and I love her to bits!
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I don’t have any pets and I don’t know much about dog breeds. it sounds like you have a wonderful dog. I don’t buy into the whole breed stereotyping. there are good ones and bad ones of all breeds and imo a lot of it has to do with the way the dog is trained and cared for. and if animal abuse stopped I think we would find that some of these dog breeds are nothing like the stereotype.
I’m afraid I don’t.
She is a sweetheart.
Eric
I know they are sweet dogs and it’s how they are raised, I have a rotti and a mastiff, but for some reason I am terrified of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dogs, don’t ask me why especially since I own two big breed dogs myself, maybe it’s just because of all the stories who knows
Your dog is beautiful and loyal. We haven’t had that breed but my daughter had a wonderful, beautiful German Shepherd for a while. He was so affectionate, protective and loyal that he could give humans an inferiority complex. Enjoy your wonderful dog.
Reina looks like a beautiful dog – she’s fortunate to have you for her family.
She is a beautiful dog and so lucky to have such a great family.
I don’t truly believe there are bad dogs, there are bad owners though. It is not the dogs fault how it was raised, it is the owners fault. I don’t agree with the muzzle ban for particular breeds, I do believe in muzzles for some dogs though, some dogs do scare me.
My SIL’s dog is a very small dachshund, she let’s her very young daughter walk it, with a muzzle because you don’t know when it will attack someone. Trying to tell her that it is not a good idea for her daughter to be responsible is useless. The dog is not welcome at my house, because he will attack our beagle and for that matter has tried to bite me.
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Dear AlwaysaRedhead,
Bad owner. Bad Dog. Every time.
I think that all dogs and their owners should have to take a course and obtain a license. Dog ownership is a privilege in my opinion. 50% of (reported) dog bites are from small dogs. I bet you it’s higher.
Besos, Sarah
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Your dog is beautiful
Reina is so beautiful, Sarah! She looks so sweet in your picture. I had no idea her breed was banned in Ontario. Very sad. Yes, there are some dogs that can be downright nasty, just like there are humans who can be that way too. More often than not, I believe most “bad” dogs are the result of “bad” owners. Owners that mistreat their dogs, owners that abuse their dogs, and owners that purposely teach their dogs to be mean. I don’t know any dogs of her breed personally, Probably because of the ban, I don’t think I’ve ever met one in real life either. Give Reina a hug for me.
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Why is there a breed ban? Your dog seems to be a sweetheart!
I’ve never heard of this breed. She looks beautiful. It’s too bad that there’s a ban on this breed.
See looks very sweet
I have a Pit bull as well they are the sweetest dogs ever , Yours is a beauty !! she looks like mine Sadie layed back and gentle as gentle can be .. my 18 month old grandson lays on her and she just licks him she loves him and everyone ! there is no meanness in them !
that’s a cute picture
It really saddens me that the breed is also banned where I live.. I have personally NEVER met one that has been vicious… It’s the poor owners that I worry about more so than the dogs themselves!
All dogs are beautiful. You just have to know how to love them. ♥
shes so sweet looking
I grew up with a friend Nikki and she had one of these cute doggies. His name was Pupper and he was very friendly.
I live in Ontario so I haven’t met one. Soooo cute.
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First time to your blog and I love it. Very interesting to learn more about your pet’s breed. Sad that you did the right thing and then you are at a loss when another does not. Cute pup!!!
Great to meet you!!
x Dana
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She looks lovely. I think that people who are cruel to animals will be cruel to other people. It is very sad that a certain breed is banned or targeted by neglectful, abusers. 🙁
I am happy for Reina because she has chosen your family. You are just right for each other. 😀
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I know nothing about dogs but I do know what a cute dog looks like when I see one! Reina looks absolutely adorable in this picture! I’m glad she has a great home!
Hello.
Thanks for information.
Great article.
What a cutie! I don’t think any breeds should be banned. It is always the fault of the owners not the dog. I was bit as a child by a Pomeranian so you never can tell!
Dear Susan,
There are bad dogs like there are bad people. But I believe most dogs are good and like you that the owners maybe aren’t.
Besos Sarah.
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I am a firm believer in all dogs being good until their owner teach them to be bad. There are no bad dogs just bad owners.
Our dog was named Shorty, because he was the only one shorter then me in the family, he was the most lovable, gentle, caring Staffordshire. He past away 6 years ago and I still think about him everyday
Dear Darlene,
Sorry to hear about Shorty. They are such a lovely and gentle breed. To know them is to love them…
Besos Sarah.
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She looks like an old dog.
I don’t know anyone who has an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, but I think some breeds get a bad rap. All dogs can be dangerous if they’re not treated properly.
I don’t know any American Staffordshire Bull Terriers, I’m afraid I wouldn’t recognise one on the street even if I did see one. A very sweet photo 🙂