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American Staffordshire Terrier
Medium Breed
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed that wants to please its master in any way it can.
Breed standards
Country of origin
U.S.A.
Weight
Males 25-32kgs /55-70lbs;
Females 18-25kgs /40-55lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 46-48cm/18-19in;
Females 43-46cm/ 17-18in (standards may vary)
Coat
Short and close hair, glossy in appearance and stiff to touch
Markings
Any colour, can be solid, particolour or patched. Some may have patches.
Lifespan
Above average, 12-15 years
They are a very bright breed of dog with an extremely well muscled, powerful body. Innately loyal, they will defend their family with all their might.
Temperament
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog that wants to please its owner. An excellent guardian, it possesses an extremely strong desire to be protective of its domain. Although they can be relatively easy to train, consistent training is essential to ensure that the dog is responsive to commands. His courage is proverbial and he has a strong inherent desire to protect. Thus he is not good with other animals, as it is hard to train out the purpose it which it was created. The American Staffordshire Terrier requires experienced handling. This breed is not suitable for everyone and is in fact now banned or restricted in some countries around the world.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a loyal companion and an uncompromising guard dog, whilst generally loyal to their owners. His strong inherent desire to protect requires experienced handling and thus does not make them a suitable breed of dog for everyone to own. This breed is banned or restricted in some countries around the world.
- Highly intelligent
- Excels as a guardian and watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Requires little grooming
- Is very active indoors
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Requires sufficient regular physical activity and proper mental stimulation
- Requires experienced handling
- Can be prone to hip dysplasia, heart murmurs, thyroid problems and skin allergies