Question about Staffordshire bull terriers?

Question

Hi,

What happened was I had my mums dog out for a walk and had him on a lead and the next thing a guy with 2 Staffordshire terriers came round the corner and the dogs attacked my mums dog. It was quite brutal although my dog was not seriously hurt it was a horrible experience not only for the dog but for me and my young daughter as well. My question is do owners of Staffies by law in Britain need to have their dogs on leads? Thanks :)

Answer 1

I think all dogs have to be on leads.

I to have had your experience and it's not nice.

But I do have to say that Staffs are a wonder full loving peoples dog but not a lover of other dogs.

Therefore I do think that Staffs should be muzzled.

Hope your dog's ok. x

Answer 2

A Staffie is no different from any other breed of dog, there is no reason for them to be singled out. People who own them and don't control them give other Staff owners a bad name.

The law for Britain only states a dog must not be dangerously out of control in a public place, not that they must be on a lead. This dog owner has broken that law by letting his dogs attack your mum's pet.

If a case goes to court, a judge can order a person to keep their dog muzzled and on lead at all times, if it has history of attacking other animals or humans.

Answer 3

in most of everywhere there are leash laws!

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

hi i have a staffy and im sorry for wot happened but no they do not but they recommend that all bull terrier types are leashed and muzzled and pittbuls are a banned dog here in the uk and staffy's are people dogs and not very good at getting on with other animals ie dogs if not given the right upbrining or mixed with other animals whitch i did as we have other animals too but did you report it and it was very irresponsable of this person not to had them on a lead but most are big softies  

Answer 6

MY STAFFIE WAS ATTACKED BY A BLACK LABRADOR LAST WEEK...DOES THAT MEAN ALL LABRADORS SHOULD BE KEPT ON LEADS? I HATE IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS, YOURE THE REASON FOR BSL.