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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 Facts
Coat : | Stiff and glossy |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
Group: | Hound |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 10-12 years |
Height: | Male: 16-17 inches Female: 15-16 inches |
Weight: | Male:22-26 lbs Female: 20-24 lbs |
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