American Staffordshire Terrier Puppies

The American Staffordshire Terrier is affectionate, energetic, and very friendly, making it a loving companion for many different types of people and households. With proper training and regular socialization, the Am Staff can get along well with children and other pets, but be careful when introducing these dogs to children or other animals for the first time, since they have an inherent prey drive. These dogs are obedient and eager to please, so they typically take well to training. However, they have a tendency to become a bit stubborn at times, so a firm hand during training is key. Overall, Am Staffs are known for their ability to form strong bonds with family members and make great family pets.

American Staffordshire Terriers are tyipcally a very sturdy and healthy breed. Responsible breeders screen them for heart conditions, elbow and hip dysplasia, and cerebellar ataxia.

Unlike other large breeds, the American Staffordshire Terrier is mostly taken care of with one vigorous, hour long walk or run per day. As an intelligent breed, this type will also benefit from agility training or brain games that can compliment their training routine.

Their extremely low maintenance coat is a huge selling point for the breed. A quick brush once a week is enough to manage dirt and keep their coat looking fresh. Also, when you brush their coat it distributes skin oils throughout the coat to keep it healthy. You can usually wait until they are especially dirty to give them a bath.

Their short coat sheds minimally year round, and will shed heavily twice a year as the seasons change.

Similar to the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier often presents with cropped "rose" ears and full cheeks. A medium sized but muscularly built breed, the dog is also recognizable by a well defined jaw and wide chest.

The American Staffordshire Terrier has its origins in 19th century England. It was developed when the bulldogs and terriers of the time were crossed in an attempt to create a dog that possessed the best traits of each breed. The result was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The breed came to America toward the end of the 19th century, where they were primarily used for hunting, farm work, and companionship. Over time, these dogs were bred to be taller than their English counterparts, and the two are now completely separate breeds: the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. In 1936, the American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the breed as the Staffordshire Terrier, but its name was changed to American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972.