American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Information

  Learn about this dog breed including behavior, physical characteristics, origins, history and more.

American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Information

Learn all about American Staffordshire Terrier dogs, read about the American Staffordshire Terrier breed information, find out about the American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Standard, American Staffordshire Terrier behavior and more.

American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Introduction

American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are part football player and part ballet dancer. They are stocky and muscular, but also agile and graceful.

Here are the characteristics of the American Staffordshire Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

American Staffordshire Terrier's Behavior

Recommended for: house pets

Special note: American Staffordshire Terriers tend to be territorial, sometimes towards humans but especially towards other animals. Some dogs can even be aggressive toward other animals, though on the whole they are not aggressive toward humans. This kind of behavior is common in many breeds of dogs.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

American Staffordshire Terrier's Physical Characteristics

• Size: male: 18-19 inches (at shoulders); females: 17-18 inches (at shoulders)
• Coat: Short, close, stiff, and glossy.
• Color: More than 80 per cent white, black and tan.
• Eyes: Dark and round
• Skull: broad.
• Muzzle: Medium length, rounded.
• Nose: black.
• Tail: Short, low.

American Staffordshire Terrier's Origins and History

Country/Region of Origin: United States

Original purpose: American Staffordshire Terriers originally helped farmers and ranchers bring dangerous bulls in from the field.

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