American Staffordshire Terrier
United States · 17–19 in tall · ~10–14 yr · short smooth coat
Next to the average dog it is wash-and-go, protective, not for small children, and strong-willed. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a American Staffordshire Terrier suits youA good fit if…
- you would rather not vacuum daily
- people come and go a lot
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff, is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, but not the United Kennel Club, which instead allows American Staffordshire Terriers to be registered under the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. The American Staffordshire Terrier stands 18–19 in (46–48 cm) tall and weighs between 40–70 lb (18–32 kg). The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the breed as "confident, smart and good-natured". American Staffordshire Terriers are similar to the American Pit Bull Terrier, sharing ancestry, temperament, and size, although American Staffordshire Terriers are typically stockier than American Pit Bull Terriers.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
