American Staffordshire Terriers are stalwart, brawny, robust, and incredibly stout. Its strong jaws can leave a puissant mark on would-be assailants. American Staffordshire Terrier size to strength ratio is off kilter because it carries a lot of strength in its small build. Short, glossy hair, a scissors bite, a small muzzle, and luminous, dark eyes are memorable features of this American Staffordshire Terriers breed’s design. In order to qualify for this breed, the coat should have 20% or more of a color that’s not pure white. These are similar, although with bigger bone structures, than the American Pit Bull Terriers.
The American Staffordshire Terrier has a height of between 17 and 19 inches, a weight of 57 to 67 pounds, and their only health problems are usually hereditary. American Staffordshire Terriers need plenty of vigorous exercise to maintain its health, active socialization amongst humans and other puppies at a young age, and less than average grooming. The litter is composed of 5 to 10 puppies. Their lifespan is 9 to 15 years.
The American Staffordshire Terrier has an excellent temperament for a friendly companion and family dog. It is courageous and gentle, loyal and brave, and extremely affectionate. The American Staffordshire Terrier dog is attuned, or bred, to be a guard of people and their belongings. It should know when to behave and let loose and when to attack and protect its owners, their property, and their children. Friendliness towards humans is normal, however, in this breed. Don’t misjudge it ahead of time.
In England, the American Staffordshire Terrier was bred as a mix of the bulldog and terriers. Interestingly, dog fighting was banned in the United States so that this breed became the official dog for shows, and the American Pit Bull Terrier had diverged into a separate fighting breed. For a long time, they were not recognized as separate breeds. Curiously, they’re bigger than their similar cousins, the American Pit Bull Terriers.
The American Staffordshire Terrier has many qualities that make the slogan, “man’s best friend”, clear and compelling. Some pet owners are not familiar with the dog’s tendency to fit into a pack order or the dog’s inclination to fight an enemy to the death if it has to defend itself. It's not so ghastly or grim in general, however. In fact, its elegant demeanor and breathtaking agility are fun to observe. It's acutely aware of its environs, and it's not a dumb dog in that regard. It moves with fluidity and keen sensibility. Some dogs trounce around, but the American Staffordshire Terrier moves nicely. This breed requires irregular or light grooming, infrequent shampoos, early training and socialization, and an assertive owner. American Staffordshire Terriers, like most breeds, are prone to hip dysplasia, but, unlike other breeds, hives can be brought on stress.
