American Staffordshire Terrier

HISTORY

ORIGIN   UNITED STATES

GROUP  TERRIER GROUP

The American Staffordshire Terrier were bred to be farm dogs. This breed has a history of serving our country in the armed forces.

APPEARANCE(S)

American Staffordshire Terriers have large muscular bodies and an extreme sense of self. They have a large block head and pronounced jaws. The ears are semi-erect; however it is most common to see them cropped. The tail is medium length.

COLOR(S)

The American Staffordshire Terrier can be any combination of colors.

COAT

Short

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

POSITIVES

American Staffordshire Terriers are playful and good with children.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed can be provoked and if tempted can do a massive amount of damage.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or in city, needs a family that is high energy but can have a firm grip on discipline.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed has a bad rap in the community.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Allergies