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American Staffordshire Terrier breed information and pictures
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The American Staffordshire Terrier is part of the Terrier, Molosser group. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the American Staffordshire Terrier is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Watch Dog The American Staffordshire Terrier lifestyle is Can be indoor or outdoor dog, should be crated indoors
The American Staffordshire Terrier is prone to hip dysplasia and hereditary cataracts It is important that when contacting a American Staffordshire Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your American Staffordshire Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Staffordshire Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Staffordshire Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the American Staffordshire Terrier breed standard.
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Ch. Xtreme' s Terrible Tyson
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American Staffordshire Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier, Molosser |
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Shoulder Height:
17.00 in - 19.00 in |
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Weight:
40-50 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Recognized by the AKC in 1936 as the Staffordshire Terrier so as not to confuse it with the Bull Terrier. Breed developed from the Stafford Bull Terrier, which came from the cross of Bulldogs with Terriers. Name changed again in 1974 to American Staffordshire Terrier.
Character:
Tough, loyal and tenacious. Good watch dog. Will often try to dominate other dogs.
Temperment:
Proper socialization is essential. With consistent and persistent training, can get along with other dogs and pets. Not usually recommended for a family with young children. Can be eager to fight other dogs.
Coat:
The coat is short and glossy. Any color is acceptable, however red and beige with highlights, either with or without white highlights, is preferred. Less favored are black and tan, liver, or any color combination that is more than 80 percent white.
Care
Occassionally use a rubber brush to remove dead hairs.
Colour:
All colors
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Protection, Watch Dog
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