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American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier
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Group: Terrier
Size: Medium
Life Span:10-14 years
Height: Male: 17-19 inches
 Female: 17-19 inches
Weight: Male: 55-65 lbs
 Female: 55-65 lbs
  • American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier Facts

Coat : Stiff and glossy
Gait :
Color(s) : Any color: solid, parti, or patched except complete white
Living Area : Any
Hair Length: Short
Exercise Need : Daily long walk
Recognized By : (FCI) F�d�ration Cynologique Internationale
(AKC) American Kennel Club
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club
(NKC) National Kennel Club
(NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club
(APBR)
(ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council
(APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc.
(ACR) American Canine Registry
(DRA) Dog Registry of America
Date of Origin : 19th century
Place of Origin : United states
Todays Use : Companion Dog
Originally Used : Dog Fighting
Other Name : Am staff

American Staffordshire Terrier Information

American Staffordshire Terrier Description:

The origin of the American Staffordshire Terrier lies in England in the Staffordshire region. Although the exact origin of the breed is unknown, it is thought to be a result of crossbreeding between Bulldog, Fox Terrier, White English Terrier and Black and Tan Terrier. In the olden days, the breed was used in dog fighting as well as for guarding farms. The breed assumed its current name of American Staffordshire Terrier after the breed was taken to America where American breeders started breeding it for much heavier frames to be useful in dog fighting events. Around the starting of the 20th century, dog fighting was banned in America, and then a gentler breed of the dog began to be bred. The gentler breed or the show strain came to be known as the American Staffordshire Terrier while the fighting strain came to be known as the American Pit Bull Terrier. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1936.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium sized dog with a muscular frame. It has a heavy head of medium size; high set ears which can be cropped or uncropped; uncropped ears are short and half prick; eyes are round shaped and dark in color; a medium length, strong and square shaped muzzle; black nose with wide nostrils; taut lips with teeth which meet in a slightly overshot bite. It has a short tail which is strong at the base and tapers towards the end. The tail is set low and is carried below the line of the back with a slight curve. It has medium length legs which are strong and muscular with medium sized feet. This breed has a short and hard coat with a lot of gloss to it. Its coat can be of any color - solid, parti or patched; as per the AKC norm more than 80 per cent white, liver, or black and tan are not acceptable.

The Am Staff is a confident and brave breed. It is excellent with kids and makes for a good companion dog. It is friendly with strangers as well as other pets. However, it can be slightly aggressive towards other dogs if not socialized at an early age. It is a competitive breed which makes for an excellent guard dog as well. It is well bow out of any challenge if its loved ones are threatened. It is an obedient breed which makes it easy to train. However, it can be difficult to housebreak. If adequately exercised, this breed adapts well to an apartment life.

American Staffordshire Terrier Care & Grooming:

The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average shedder. The short and stiff coat of this dog is easy to groom. Brushing the coat once in a week with a firm bristle brush and rubbing its coat regularly with a damp towel is sufficient to maintain a healthy looking coat. It should be bathed only when necessary and needs to be dried properly after each bath. Its eyes and ears should be cleaned regularly and nail needs to be trimmed properly to avoid any injury.

The Am Staff is an active breed which needs daily exercise. Long walks as well as jogging or running are essential to make the dog healthy both physically and mentally. It prefers warm climate.

American Staffordshire Terrier Health Problems:

The American Staffordshire Terrier is prone to some health issues like hip and elbow Dysplasia, Thyroid disorders, Skin allergies, Tumors, Heart diseases, Cataract etc.

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