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American Staffordshire Terrier
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Medium Breed |
 
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Terrier |
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Country of Origin
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The American Staffordshire
Terrier was developed in the USA in the 1800s |
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Ancestry |
The American Staffordshire
Terrier is likely a combination between the Bulldog and the English
Smooth Terrier or other Terriers. It was originally called the
Bull Terrier and later named the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The
American Staffordshire Terrier is the larger cousin of the
Staffordshire Bull Terrier. |
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Original Function |
Dog fighting, bull baiting
and guarding |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 17-18"
Male 18-19" |
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Weight |
57-67 lbs |
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Lifespan |
14 Years |
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Coat |
The American Staffordshire
Terrier has a short, smooth coat in a
variety of solid and mixed colors of white, black, tan and liver. |
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Tail |
Relatively short, undocked,
smooth tail. |
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Head |
Strong, broad head with
distinctive cheek muscles that give the appearance of a round head. |
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Ears |
Smallish ears that are
sometimes cropped. Held half or fully pricked. |
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Related Breeds |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier,
Mastiff,
Bullmastiff, Bull Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier, Bull Dog,
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier |
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Alternative Names |
American Pit Bull Terrier,
Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull |
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Nicknames |
Pit, AmStaff |
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Grooming: |
Short, smooth coat requires minimal grooming. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Moderate. |
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Aggression: |
The American Staffordshire Terrier, along with its close
relatives were bred to fight other dogs and can be very aggressive
towards strange dogs. It is a guardian breed and can be aggressive
if it is protecting family or property. |
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Temperament: |
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a tough,
independent, stubborn and, occasionally, aggressive breed.
Individuals can be quick to fight and slow to disengage particularly
with dogs they do not know. With proper
breeding, training and care, they can also be friendly, playful and
affectionate companions. |
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Owner requirement: |
Owners of the American Staffordshire Terrier need to be
firm, consistent and physically strong. They should be willing to
provide ample training, exercise and socialization. They should
also be prepared to deal with the concerns of other dog owners and the
general public. The American Staffordshire Terrier, although a
popular breed, is not the right dog for most people. |
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Trainability |
Moderate |
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Health concerns |
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD), patent ductus arteriosus
(PDA) |
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Environmental requirements: |
The American Staffordshire Terrier has moderate tolerance
for heat and cold. |
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Feeding requirements: |
No special requirements |
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AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Terriers
since 1936 as the Staffordshire
Terrier
since 1972 as the American
Staffordshire Terrier
CKC: Canadian
Kennel Club: Group3-Terriers
FCI: Fédération
Cynologique Internationale: Group 3-Terriers/Section 3-Bull type
Terriers/Breed 286
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Group 2- Terriers
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Terrier
ADBA: American Dog Breeders Association* |
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The American Staffordshire Terrier like its close relatives
are much more the bulldog and much less the terrier. Some enthusiasts
insist it is not a terrier at all. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a stocky, muscular dog with a
large, broad head. The American Staffordshire Terrier is courageous and strong like its ancestors
which, unfortunately, became popular as fighting dogs in the dog 'pits.'
Whereas pit bull used to be a generic term for any dog who
fought in a pit, it is now commonly used as a generic term for a variety of
dogs of a particular physical build but of varying sizes. The UK
in the US registers the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) which is
essentially the same dog as the American Staffordshire Terrier. These
are different from the AKC's smaller Staffordshire Bull Terrier and very
different from the Bull Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier with their
elongated nose and large prick ears.
Although the history of the American Staffordshire Terrier is somewhat
murky, it is likely the result of a Bulldog crossed with a Terrier in
England in the 1800s. The resulting 'Bull Terrier' was renamed the
'Staffordshire Bull Terrier' and imported to the US in the late 1800s.
The American version was bred to be
larger and was renamed the American Staffordshire Terrier.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is strong and muscular
and can be intimidating. It can be a lusty puller on leash and
requires early socialization with other dogs and plenty of training.
As a protective breed, the American Staffordshire Terrier can be perfectly
docile and friendly at home with the family and be yet be aggressive towards
other dogs.
The American Staffordshire Terrier can be quick to engage
another dog when it feels challenged and difficult to disengage once a fight
has begun. This quality of 'gameness' was prized in fighting dogs but can
become a problem for a family companion. Prospective owners should take the
time and care to select a responsible breeder who breeds for conformation
but also for a friendly and calm temperament.
* The ADBA, American Dog Breeders Association has been a
registry for American Pit Bull Terriers. It opened registration to all
purebred dogs from other registries in 2006. |
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