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The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed of dog. The breed is a relative of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Terrier was brought to the US with the British settlers as farm dog, family pet, and guard dogs. Through the years people realized the fighting ability of the American Staffordshire Terrier. So was born the American Pitbull Terrier through breeding specific traits. Through time, the two have become considered different breeds sharing the same background. Their relationship is obvious, though many American Pitbull Terriers are much larger than an AKC registered American Staffordshire Terrier. The American Staffordshire Terrier is of larger bone structure, head size, weight, and is short and stocky. The American Staffordshire Terrier was developed by farmers and settlers for all around farm work, hunting wild game, guarding, and companionship. The remaining dedicated owners and breeders who provide American Staffordshire Terriers with humane, responsible ownership, often training these dogs for community service tasks such as pet therapy and search and rescue. There are also 'Amstaff' charitable organizations that rescue and rehabilitate abused, abandoned, or stray dogs, placing them into foster or adoptive homes. Appearance
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium sized dog that ranges from 40 to 50 cm (16 to 19 inches) at the withers, and weighs from 26 to 30 kg (57 to 67 pounds). The dog is of square build, and gives the impression of great strength, agility, and grace for their size. They should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. The chest is deep and broad, but should not be too wide. The neck should be strong, and well arched. The coat is short and glossy. Any color, solid, parti, or patched is permissible, but all white, more than 80 per cent white, black and tan, and liver not to be encouraged. |
