American Staffordshire Terrier
This breed decends directly from the American Pit Bull Terrier, but is a result of English cross breeding of bulldogs and terriers. This dog is stocky and compact with a short tail and deep chest. He can weigh from 40 to 79 pounds.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is very active, and would not make a good city dog. This breed requires lots of daily running and outside time. The American Staffordshire should be with a family that can take him outside during the day for running and playing.
This dog loves children and is a good family member. He is gentle and friendly. The American Staffordshire Terrier can be very dog aggressive, so early socialization and training is a must if he is going to be near other dogs. If you are going to keep two dogs, choose a dog of the opposite sex.
Training
The American Staffordshire Terrier should be trained early around other dogs for proper socialization. Keep this breed on a leash when outside of your fenced yard.
Exercise
The American Staffordshire Terrier requires lots of daily outside time. This dog will do best with a family that is active outdoors and is experienced in owning dogs.
Grooming
The American Staffordshire has a short and stiff coat. He does not require a great deal of grooming. Brush weekly outside.
Health
Your American Staffordshire Terrier may be prone to allergies, cancer, thyroid and heart problems and hip dysplasia.
I’m fearful that the Pit bull needs a unique type of owner…these dogs, no matter how ‘loving’ nevertheless have teeth, are still animals without having moral ideas and when they DO bite, won’t allow go. As in all creatures…some tend to be additional suseptable to instinctual habits and time and time once again, this breed tends to perform just that.
I’m not sure what the previous poster is referrring to. The page is American Staffordshire Terrier, not Pit Bull. In addition the message of the posting is hard to decypher. My Amstaff displaces no more aggression than any other dog. A “lively” dog does not always equal a dangerous dog.
I own an Amstaff. She is a very good, loving, loyal dog. We have a one year old, and she hasn’t shown one aggressive thing to him. I do not know what the first comment is talking about. Any dog has the capacity to bite. Go look at the Lab, open his mouth up, and you will see the same rows of teeth. To think that a dog is viscous just because of a breed just shows your ignorance about the dog.
Thank you very much for your comment about your Amstaff. I think it is important for dog lovers to hear directly from owners who know the breed!