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American Staffordshire Terrier Puppies for Sale
American Staffordshire Terrier
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Pronunciation |
American
Staffordshire Terrier |
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Description |
The American Staffordshire is a very muscular,
stocky, yet agile dog, and is extremely strong for his size. He has a broad,
powerful head, short muzzle, and very strong jaws. The ears are generally
cropped, though this is optional. The eyes are round and black. The teeth should
form a scissors bite. Its coat is made up of thick, short, shiny hair. All
colors are admissible, but dogs must not be more than 80% white. The tail tapers
to a point. The ears are erect and docked slightly. Classed by AKC as
"American Staffordshire Terrier" and by UKC as "American Pit Bull
Terrier." The American Staffordshire Terrier, are generally of
larger bone structure, head size and weight then their cousins the American Pit
Bull Terrier. |
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Temperament |
The American Staffordshire Terrier is
a happy, outgoing, stable, and confident dog. Gentle and loving
towards people. Good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet.
It is good with children and adults. Almost always obedient, this dog wants
nothing more then to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and
intelligent guard dog that is very full of life. Over the past 50
years, careful breeding has produced this friendly, trustworthy, dog who is an
especially good dog for children. Courageous and a persistent
fighter if provoked. Highly protective of his owners
and the owner's property, it will fight an enemy to the death if the enemy traps
the dog in a corner and threatens its loved ones. This breed has a
very high tolerance for pain. Some un-socialized Staffs may be dog aggressive. Socialize very thoroughly when young to
curve any dog
aggressive tendencies. This breed can be difficult to housebreak. It has
given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time
esteemed as a companion dog. When properly trained and socialized, the Staff
makes a great family companion. This breed is not for the passive owner who does
not understand that all dogs have an instinct to have a pack order. Read
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 17-19 inches (43-48cm) Bitches 16-18
inches (41-46cm)
Weight: 57-67 pounds (25-30 kg) |
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Health Problems |
A generally healthy breed. Some are prone to hip
dysplasia, hereditary cataracts and congenital heart disease. |
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Living Conditions |
Staffordshire Terriers will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and will do
alright without a yard. This breed prefers warm climates. |
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Exercise |
American Staffordshire Terriers
must have plenty of regular exercise and need to be taken on
long daily walks. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 9-15 years |
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Litter Size |
Average of 5 - 10 Puppies |
Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Brush on a regular basis with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as
necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will make the coat
gleam. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
In the nineteenth century in the
English region of Staffordshire, crossing among the Bulldog and various terriers
developed the muscular, active, combative Staffordshire Bullterrier. Brought
to the United States, the breed was preferred by American breeders who increased
its weight and gave it a more powerful head. Now recognized as a separate breed,
the American Staffordshire is larger and heavier than his British cousin, the
Staffordshire Bull Terrier. After dog fighting was banned in the United States in
1900, two strains of these dogs were developed, a show strain and a fighting dog
strain. The show strain was labeled the American Staffordshire, while the
fighting dog strain was labeled the American Pit Bull Terrier. The two are now
being recognized as separate breeds. Today the American Pit Bull Terrier is
being bred with the same gentle qualities as the American Staffordshire
Terrier. They both make great pets with the right kind of owner. Some of
the American Staffordshire Terriers talents are watchdog, guarding, police work,
weight pulling and agility. |
| Group |
Mastiff, AKC Terrier |
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Recognition |
FCI, AKC, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CKC, APBR, ANKC, APRI,
ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APBR = The
American Pit Bull Registry
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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Calli at 10 week
This is 3 year old Mack.
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