I've had two America Bull Dog/Staffordshire terrier mixes. The were two brothers. I like the combination because I figured with the Bull Dog genes, they would

I've had two America Bull Dog/Staffordshire terrier mixes. The were two brothers. I like the combination because I figured with the Bull Dog genes, they would be on the smaller side. I had no idea American Bull dogs were different that English. I had everything planned out. Got them neutered, and vaccinated. The vet told me to wait 6 weeks before socialization, and doggy training. By 6-8 weeks they were huge. I took them to a class, and the people freaked out. They didn't growel, but I could tell I wasen't welcome. I realized I would just have to keep them away from all dogs. They were just too big, and if their ever was an incident--the other dog wouldn't stand a chance. I love them both, and they were my best friends. Two 140 lb happy dogs. One has some kinda psychological condition. He was a bit moody, and I needed to keep a close watch over him. I was lucky I had a yard, and a 8 foot fence. My point is some breeds grow so quick, socialization is not always possible. The bigger one Chester grew so quick, he had three weeks of growing pains. I remember calling the vet thinking my dog had a stroke because he was walking so weird, and the vet said, "It's just growing pains. Nothing to worry about.". Oh yea, because they were a mixed breed, they had much less health problems than my pedigrees. I will never buy another pedagree again. It's not fair to the dog. I loved every one of my dogs so much. I don't think I will ever get another though. I can't take another dog aging, and dying. I felt worse over my dogs deaths than my fathers. Crazy?