American Staffordshire Terrier
Recommended for: Families
Maintenance Level: Medium
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Temperament:
Intelligent, social
Health Risk:
This breed has an around average probability of having health issues in its lifetime, hence it is one of the more affordable breeds to insure.
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Breed Overview
The American Staffy, American Staffordshire Terrier or Amstaff is a very muscular and energetic medium-sized breed of domesticated dog with a short silky coat and a highly loyal and courageous temperament.
Confident, outgoing, solid and very strong for its size, the American Staffy is a popular pet for the family who likes to include their pets in their daily activities. The breed is highly energetic and enjoys regular exercise. Although to some, American Staffys have an intimidating appearance, selective breeding has developed their temperament to be friendly and patient with children. A loyal and persistent breed, the American Staffy will courageously protect its owner if threatened and ward off any danger.
Although named the American Staffy, the breed originated in Birmingham, England and was developed from the Bulldog and a number of terrier breeds. After it was introduced to the United States, its popularity saw the breed developed into a more heavy-set and muscular animal, eventually dwarfing its English cousin.
The American Staffy breeders were primarily breeding them in the States for dog fighting until the practice was made illegal in 1900. From then on the breed was developed to have a gentle temperament and became a popular show dog.
While the American Staffy is a very obedient dog, their energy means that regular exercise is essential to keeping them happy and well behaved. As they are very sociable dogs, needing good doses of human contact, they can suffer separation anxiety if let alone for an extended period of time. Behavioural problems are known to occur in the breed if such anxiety manifests.
The average American Staffy weight should be between 25 and 30 kgs and will measure between 43 to 56cm in height. A healthy and well-exercised American Staffy will live for between 10 and 12 years of age.
The American Staffy puppies come in a wide variety of colours as tan, white and other colours including the well known blue American Staffy.
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