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Automotive articles 20 [476]Advice On Adopting A Pitbull Dear Adam: I purchased your book about 5 months ago, and I was hoping that might would entitle me to some advice. First, let me say that Im very satisfied with my purchase. Not only does it give advice on specific techniques, but, more importantly, it explains the foundation of all training-- timing, motivation, consistency--allowing the dog owner to better understand the training process. Also, it does a very good job of explaining that dogs are pack animals--and will test the alphas leadership at various times (in my case, all the time)--and how that factors into training. Finally, I like your common sense approach, e.g., stay is a double command, if the dogs not supposed to break a sit or down without the release command, why do we need to tell it to stay. My question is not about dog training, however, but about breeds of dogs. Specifically, APBTs [American Pit Bull Terriers] and AmStaffs [American Staffordshire Terriers]. The AKC does not recognize the APBT as a breed, however, many dog fanciers recognize the two as separate breeds even though they share a common origin and look very similar. Or, if not separate breeds, two strains of the same breed, the AmStaff being bred for show and the APBT being bred for performance - meaning the gameness of the original dogs has largely been bred out of AmStaffs, but still remains in APBTs. Id like to hear your take on this subject since you own and have owned APBTs or mixes thereof. The reason I ask is that Im considering getting an AmStaff or a Staff Bull Terrier. My wife and I currently own a Dalmatian, however, so Im a bit concerned about the two getting along, especially when Im not around. Should I stay away from these breeds? Ive had one breeder tell me they should be fine if the Staff is introduced as a puppy, while another told me never to leave them together alone. What would be your recommendation (I realize all dogs are individual