Although
Staffies made the switch to respectability, and proved themselves worthy of recognition as a good tempered and friendly family pet, there
remained a lingering association between the breed and dog fighting, that still persists today.
Staffies were originally bred for fighting and this instinct
remains so early socialisation is essential with this breed as they can be dog aggressive, even if your pooch is a lover not a fighter he must still be kept on a lead around other dogs.