American Staffordshire Terrier
- Height 46–48 cm 43–46 cm
- Weight 18–40 kg
- Life span 12–16 years
- Exercise 40 min/day
The American Staffordshire Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United States (19th century). Adults weigh 18–40 kg. It stands 43–48 cm tall. It typically lives 12–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred for dog fighting. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent family pets.
- Group
- Terrier Group
- Origin
- United States (19th century)
- Coat
- short smooth · black, blue, brindle, fawn, red, white, solid, parti, and patched
- Also known as
- AmStaff and Staffie
- Recognized by
- AKC, UKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average American Staffordshire Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org akc.org westminsterkennelclub.org hillspet.com en.wikipedia.org
American Staffordshire Terrier FAQ
- How long does a American Staffordshire Terrier live?
- The American Staffordshire Terrier has a life span of 12–16 years.
- How big does a American Staffordshire Terrier get?
- Adults weigh 18–40 kg. Height ranges from 43–48 cm.
- Is the American Staffordshire Terrier hypoallergenic?
- No, the American Staffordshire Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the American Staffordshire Terrier in?
- The American Staffordshire Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.
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10
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American Hairless Terrier
8
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Australian Terrier
10
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Bedlington Terrier
9
-
Border Terrier
8
-
Bull Terrier
6
-
Cairn Terrier
9
-
Cesky Terrier
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9
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Collie
7
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Dalmatian
9
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English Foxhound
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German Longhaired Pointer
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Golden Retriever
9
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