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American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breed Information

Owning
Over the past 50 years, careful breeding has produced today's American Staffordshire Terrier who is affectionate, reliable, and an especially good dog for children. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a happy, outgoing, stable, and confident dog who makes a wonderful family pet. The American Staffordshire Terrier is adaptable to country or city living, the only thing that will break his spirit and his heart is lack of his owner's fond attention.

Characteristics
The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.

FYI
The American Staffordshire Terrier was originally bred in England and Ireland. The American Staffordshire Terrier was accepted in 1936 for registration in the American Kennel Club stud book as Staffordshire Terriers. The American Staffordshire Terriers are intelligent and excellent guardians. 

                         Country of Origin : USA
                                  Lifespan : 12 Years
                               Height Male : 18-19 Inches
                               Weight Male : 57-67 Pounds
                             Height Female : 17-18 Inches
                             Weight Female : 57-67 Pounds
       American Kennel Club Classification : Terrier Group
       Canadian Kennel Club Classification : Terriers
Kennel Club (Great Britain) Classification : Terrier

 

 


 

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