American Staffordshire Terrier

Have you ever met an easygoing, laid back and confident American Staffordshire Terrier? This breed is a devoted and loyal friend, even if it has been gossiped to be an aggressor and destructor! Its ancestors are American Pit Bull Terriers.

American Staffordshire Terrier are really easy going and you might be surprise, lovable at it can be! These dogs are trained to be hunters, guarding and fighters for World War II. Now, American Staffordshire Terriers are trained to be rescuers and aids people by companionship called “pet therapy.”

Pet Therapy is a psychological therapy, which teaches human persons to learn how to care and to be cared for. An American Staffordshire Terriers have been always helpful especially for adult persons who are mature and aged; and disabled.

It is best to have them if you have some experience on how to take care of dogs. It gets along just fine with older children who are considerate and loving to their pets. It is important to note, how an American Staffordshire Terrier instinctively behaves as they can come in really strong with dog breeds, pets especially rodents, rabbits and cats!

The Looks Of An American Staffordhsire Terrier:

American Staffordshire Terriers varies on how they meet up with strangers! They can be friendly and accommodating with some strangers. Others are overly cautious with new faces as they protect their adopting family. Amstaffs can be trusting and amiable, but overconfident and stubborn at times! Owners should use positive styles of reward in training; otherwise, they can be very tough. Amstaffs in general are devoted and has well developed sentient intelligence.

Sprucing Up An American Staffordshire Terrier

This dog breed can grow from 17 to 19 inches long. It can weight from 40 to 75 pounds. The coat of an American Staffordshire Terrier is short, smooth, and short coat. It’s manageable to maintain it and the colors differs from white, red, brindle, fawn to blue patches of any color. It has wears an alert expression, with a compact builds, robust and athletic. It has an uncanny way of making its ears unstopped or cropped, and naturally having it folded on its head!

How to maintain an American Staffordshire Terrier’s as it sheds its hair heavily? It has to receive a regular brushing to make its coat sleek and short, and it can be rubbing down by a damp cloth, really looking glossy and clean. Dry shampooing and bathing can be done when there is a necessity.

Health

An American Staffordshire Terrier can live as long as 10 to 12 years. Its health problems are unique to its breed like ligament, eye problems, cataracts, cancer, and thyroid disorders! An American Staffordshire Puppy usually carries a CERF and OFA certificates. It is also good to have your dog tested on its behavior stability test, because it can really have a strong temperament, requiring an experienced dog owner.

History

This breed is especially developed in the United States. It is a breed from terriers and bulldogs. It was known as an American Pit Bull Terrier, but later, it was known it was called as the American Staffordshire Terrier and was registered in 1936 with AKC.

Quick Facts

Alias:	Amstaff	Size:	Medium
Training:	Medium	Grooming:	Low
Shedding:	Medium	Exercise:	Daily walk
Energy:	Medium	Protection:	Medium/High