American Staffordshire Terrier
Also called AmStaff and Staffie
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred for dog fighting. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent family pets.
- Weight
- 40–88 lb (18–40 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 17–19 in (43–48 cm)
- Life span
- 12–16 years
- Exercise
- About 40 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- United States (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Confident
Courageous
Good-natured
Loyal
Outgoing
Smart
Coat colours
Black, blue, brindle, fawn, parti, patched, red, solid and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–88 lb (18–40 kg) | 40–88 lb (18–40 kg) |
| Height | 18–19 in (46–48 cm) | 17–18 in (43–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an American Staffordshire Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the American Staffordshire Terrier (opens in a new tab)
- American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- American Staffordshire Terrier - The Westminster Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- The American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breed - Hill's Pet (opens in a new tab)
- American Staffordshire Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).