| Height: 17 - 22 inches Weight: 40 - 70 lbs. Colors: Red, fawn, white, black or blue, with white, any shade of brindle Coat: Smooth, short and dense. Temperament: American Staffordshire Terriers are intelligent, determined, tough, devoted. TEMPERAMENT =ENVIRONMENT With Children: Yes Special Skills: Watchdog and family pet. Watch-dog: Very High Guard-dog: Very High Care and Training: Minimal grooming of the American Staffordshire Terrier coat. Dry shampoo or bathe only when necessary. Rubbing their coat will make it gleam. Regular daily exercise is necessary. Special training is needed because of their nature. Quick to learn but needs an assertive regiment. Learning Rate: High Activity: High Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard or kennel is essential. The American Staffordshire Terrier is not a breed for the placate or the overbearing personalities. American Staffordshire Terriers adapts well to both urban and country living. Health Issues: Prone to hives caused by stress or insect bites and can often get food allergies. Like other terrier breeds. Life Span: 10 - 12 years Litter Size: 2 - 12 Country of Origin: USA History: Recently recognized as a distinct breed, the American Staffordshire Terrier descends from the fighting pits of England and America. A variety of breeds were used to develop the Am staff including the Bull Terrier, the Old English White Terrier, the Black and Tan, the Bulldog, the Mastiff, the Pointer, the Dalmatian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Their name was changed from the Staffordshire Terrier to the American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972. First Registered by the AKC: 1936 AKC Group: Terrier Class: Terrier Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC |
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