Meet the American Staffordshire Terrier
Pawfect Playmate

Pawfect Playmate

Courageous Canine

Courageous Canine

Protective Pooch

Protective Pooch

Looking for a pup that doubles as the pawfect guard dog and cuddle buddy? Then look no further! I’m equal parts sugar, spice, and everything nice, all wrapped up into one stocky pup. I’m a smart dog who loves making my humans happy, which means I’m easy to train. But since my ancestors were natural fighting dogs, I do have an aggressive streak, so it’s best to supervise me when I’m with other dogs. Aside from that, I’m a good family pet who loves being around other furbabies and humans, even the little ones! You should keep in mind though that apartments aren’t my favorite place to live. I have high energy levels, need daily exercise, and I love to play, so I need space to work out my super strong muscles! All in all, though, I’m pretty chill and low maintenance. I mainly like to hang out with my people while they do pretty much anything. My shiny coat is easy to maintain, but please be aware of my skin allergies. With a bit of love, I’ll be the most loyal and playful pup you could ask for!
My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

Personality

Intelligent

Affectionate

Protective

Group

Terrier

Origin

Great Britain

Life Span

12-16 Years

Breed Popularity

#82 of 195

Height Range

17-19 Inches

Weight Range

40-70 Pounds

Coat Details

Type

Short

Texture

Stiff

Features

Colors

Black; Black Brindle; Blue; Blue Brindle; Blue Fawn; Blue Fawn Brindle; Bronze; Brown Brindle; Fawn;

Hypoallergenic

Cost to Buy

$250-$1,500

Lifetime Care Cost

$22,795

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

Fawn

White

Black Brindle

Brown Brindle
My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

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Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

Did you know that an American Staffordshire Terrier served on the front lines in World War I? It’s true! In 1917, Private J. Robert Conroy found a puppy with a short, stumpy tail, now thought to be a Staffie. Conroy named him Stubby and smuggled the pup on his journey to France! Stubby became the official mascot of the division – and even saved several soldiers from a late-night gas attack ! After serving in 17 battles, Stubby became the most decorated war dog in American history. Wowza!
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

As you can see, we American Staffordshire Terriers age pretty gracefully. Here are a few key milestones in my growth and development to be aware of as I grow up from a pupper to an adult and senior!
Puppy 3-6 Months
Puppyhood is the perfect time to introduce me to other dogs, cats, and humans! Enrolling me in training classes when I'm young will help me behave.
Adult 16-19 Months
Oh boy, do I love playing outside! It's even better when my humans are around, so schedule plenty of exercise time with me each day!
Senior 12-16 Years
Staffies can live very long lives! Although I may not be as nimble in my old age, I'm still as loyal and lovable as ever.
History of My Breed

History of My Breed

Our history begins with the Staffordshire Terrier, one of our ancestors from Great Britain. In the 18th and 19th centuries, blood sports like dog fighting, bear baiting, and bull baiting were pawpular pastimes – humans used to make us pups fight each other for fun, and the audience would bet money on who they thought would win. Thankfully, we don’t have to do that anymore. The Staffordshire Terrier was bred specifically for these blood sports by mating Bulldogs with terrier dogs. To this day, the humans aren’t certain which type of terrier Staffies descended from, but some believe it was either the White English Terrier or the Black-and-Tan Terrier, which are both now extinct. We don’t fight anymore, thankfully – breed-specific legislation has been passed to prevent us from taking part in blood sports. Now, we use our protective instincts to be good watchdogs for our humans. At some point in the mid-1800s, the Staffordshire Terrier was brought to the United States. Breeders started t
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Talk to your vet about possible eye issues.

AmStaffs are prone to a few eye disorders, like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), so speak to your breeder about any eye problems your Staffy could be predisposed to. Genetic screenings are also available for some heritable eye issues, so speak to your vet regarding those.

2

Watch out for your Staffy’s allergies.

AmStaffs are prone to allergies, so keep an eye out for irritated areas of the skin. Skin can become red, flaky, and itchy. The irritation can also spread fairly quickly. Talk to your vet about giving your dog allergy medication, or about topical ointments and treatments that can help ease irritation.

3

Protect your AmStaff from developing orthopedic issues.

Large breeds often develop orthopedic problems as they age, like hip dysplasia. Help your dog maintain a healthy weight, and speak to your vet about joint protective supplements. Monitor your dog to watch for limping, and if your dog develops a limp, speak to your vet about further treatments.

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Teach them to use their jaws gently.

It’s important to start teaching dogs gentleness and precision early on. While you can’t eliminate their desire to chomp, you can teach them what’s OK to chomp on: their designated toys. You can also help them soften their bite by hand-feeding them treats and kibbles while they’re young. If there's a bite that feels hard – even if it doesn't touch skin – pull the treat away and then wait for them to take it gently.

2

Give your Staffy plenty of physical and mental exercise.

Train your AmStaff pup’s mind by getting creative with feeding time. Instead of feeding them in a regular bowl, try putting their food in a Kong toy. These require dogs to use their jaws more intelligently and use their creativity to get the food out, so it ends up being a little bit of play and a little bit of exercise, too.

3

Discourage your pup’s guarding behavior.

As natural protectors, American Staffordshire Terriers can be overly protective of their people and property. The trick is teaching your pup at an early age to view you as the food resource – and that the human is the one in control. For example, if you put down a bowl of food and your pup hasn’t finished it after 20 minutes, don’t let the bowl linger! Remove it from sight after 20 minutes, so they learn to recognize their human as the source of the food.

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

  • Personality

    Intelligent

    Affectionate

    Protective

  • Group

    Terrier

  • Origin

    Great Britain

  • Life Span

    12-16 Years

  • Breed Popularity

    #82 of 195

  • Height Range

    17-19 Inches

  • Weight Range

    40-70 Pounds

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Short

    Texture

    Stiff

    Features

    Colors

    Black; Black Brindle; Blue; Blue Brindle; Blue Fawn; Blue Fawn Brindle; Bronze; Brown Brindle; Fawn;

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Cost to Buy

    $250-$1,500

  • Lifetime Care Cost

    $22,795