What dog between a Staffordshire bull terrier or a Whippet makes a better family pet?

Answer 1

bull terrier if he's older and docile, deff not a puppy one, and as long as he's very well-trained. but to be honest, i wldn't leave either breed alone in a room with small children, teen are okay, though. look up English bull terriers on you tube, there's a video of an older white EBT playing with a baby, if you're worried. but the first thing any good EBT breeder will ask you is 'do you have any children?'

Answer 2

it depends how you raise them if youhave them fighting or being aggressive they most likely wont. But if you raise as a good do it might. also if if you adopt it it might have had a bad future so it just depends.

Answer 3

Depends on the individual dog, but I would say Doberman.

Another perspective:Mastiffs are wonderful dogs with children, when you acquire the dog after the children are in the household. Mastiffs can be good with children who come into the home after the dog, however extra care must be taken to properly socialize them, just like every other breed of dog.

Mastiffs have gotten a bad reputation as a potentially dangerous dog like several other breeds. While mastiffs can be made to be aggressive, and have the appearance of a large and potentially brutal animal, they are very loving and gentle. As puppies, they may not be as aware of their size to small children, but there is no more danger posed by a mastiff in the home than a terrier.

Dobermans on the other hand can behave a bit unpredictable at times. They have been over bred in the US, and such conditions can create psychological situations that may lead behavioral problems unless addressed swiftly and firmly.

Matiffs (English Mastiffs) were originally bred for bear-baiting and blood sport. However, aggression must be trained into the animal. One of the oldest ancestors of the the breed today was Sir Piers Legh II's companion. Legh was wounded at the Battle of Agincourt, and his noble, loyal animal stood over him throughout the remainder of the battle, defending him from further harm. Although Legh died of the initial wounds, the animal was returned to England, where his descendants are still honored.

Dobermans were originally bred as guard animals, as research into their original breeder, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, can show. Dobermann (the breeder) was the tax collector and ran the local dog pound of Apolda, Germany. He developed the breed to be aggressive but loyal. They are intelligent, but by comparison to the Mastiff are a much younger breed. Doberman's were first developed in the late 1800's, while Mastiffs trace their bloodline to the Roman occupation of England and before.

The Mastiff Club of America describes how mastiffs behave with children:

They are gentle and protective, providing they have been raised with children and are accustomed to them. Small children should not be allowed to play roughly with a puppy; Mastiffs are a sensitive breed that can be permanently traumatized by rough handling.

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The addition of any breed of dog must be decided responsibly. Any dog can behave badly if he is trained to or not properly socialized. While some breeds of animals have been given a bad reputation by the types of endeavors in which they have been used, human's ultimately hold the responsibility for that. Any dog can be a loving and loyal companion. Any dog can be made to be potentially dangerous.

Answer 4

Which dog would be better would depend on the family situation. Both Staffies and Whippets are generally considered to be good family pets and both make good companion dogs. Staffies are sometimes called "nanny dogs" as they are known to be very fond of children and since they are quite hardy and butch, more so than Whippets, it is not easy for children to hurt them and therefore they tend to be more patient around children. However, Whippets generally get along better with other dogs, so it could be a better choice if there are already other dogs in the family. Having said that, if a Staffie is properly socialised with other dogs from a young age, it will also get along with other dogs. At the end of the day it depends on how you raise the dog as that will determine whether the dog makes a good family pet or not.

Answer 5

I would choose a whippet. They are usually quiet dogs and can give you lots of time out of the house to be together. They can be very easy to train too. I would know for I have a whippet my self. They can be frightened of very young children if you don't introduce them properly. Give it some time and you'll eventually fall in love with the whippet.

Answer 6

I've only had experience with two staffies. The one was really calm and patient with kids, but the new one is very excitable and might freak a little kid out. It depends from dog to dog.

Answer 7

As with any dog the most important aspect is training. A well trained Staffordshire is excellent with children.

Answer 8

Yes yes they are the best dog to have with children.

Answer 9

The staffie.