With news that People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals has recommended to the government that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are added to the list of dangerous dogs, people from across south Essex have hit back.
Hundreds of people got in touch with the Echo, sharing their stories, photos and videos of their dogs to show their loving, caring sides.
Have a look through our gallery above to see some of the areas loveliest staffies.
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