Training your dog to have the skills he needs to ward off an attacker before the situation escalates provides effective protection. Some breeds are more naturally protective than others and harnessing ...

They used to be bred to help farmers with their cattle and as fighting dogs but now they're known as "nanny dogs" for their kind, protective nature.

Twiggles the pit bull mix takes her duty as nanny seriously, as she follows the young cat everywhere and cuddles him on the ...

The dog's owner, who posts under the handle @rocco_the_blue_staffy, shared touching footage of their dog Rocco— a gray Staffordshire bull terrier —following the same nightly ritual from the ...

Staffies are intelligent, hard-working, and persistent dogs. Like Tommy, Staffies are great around babies and have earned the nickname of ‘Nanny' dogs because of their gentle, careful nature.

"Often nicknamed a nanny dog by those who love the breed, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is notoriously good with people and children," he continued.

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"Often nicknamed a nanny dog by those who love the breed, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is notoriously good with people and children," he continued.

A heartbroken man was left with no choice but to choke his Staffy to death after it mauled him for 45 minutes. Matt Porter, 34, had been shaving at his home in Illinois, United States, when his ...

"Often nicknamed a nanny dog by people that love the breed, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is notoriously great with people and notoriously great with children," he said.