American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier origins Dog is early ancestor of breed came from England, where applications included farm use, dog fighting, guarding or companionship. Until the first part of 10th century, the Bulldog was breed in England for the purpose of baiting bulls. A healthy American Staffordshire Terrier can live as long as 12 years. Common health issues include hip dysplasia, skin problems and some allergies.

Terrier

Bulldogs pictured as late as 1870 rewemble contemporary American Staffordshire Terrier to a greater degree than present days Bulldog.

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These dogs began to find their way into America as early as 1870, where they became known as the Pit Dog and Pit Bull Terrier, then the American Bull Terrier, and still later as the Yankee Terrier.

American Staffordshire Terrier possess a natural eagerness to please the owners. With proper care and attention, you can be an exemplary member of pamily.

Bred to be both swift and strong, American Staffordshire Terrier love to play fetch, go for runs and work. They are very strong for their size: Amstaffs can pull very heavy objects, bite through rubber and wire, and they have a high tolerance for pain ang patigue. Please keep them busy and loaded with positive reinforcement, and they'll maintain an upbeat and steady mood.

Staffordshire Terrier Dogs

American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs have medium-sized, muscular, agile and solid frames. They have wide, sturby heads with medium-length muzzles and powerful jaws. Their ears are set high. Their eyes are dark, set low and far apart. And their necks slope down to a deep, wide chest and rib cage. They have short backs, tapered tails and straight front legs.

American Terrier Dogs

Terrier Dogs

They short, shiny and dense coats can come in almost any coloror combinations of colors. Overall, American Staffordshire Terrier look strong for their size, combining a muscular stockiness with a graceful poise.

Staffordshire Terrier Dogs

American Staffordshire Terrier

In the early 1800s, breeders attempted create a dog that blended the spirit of Terrier with the courage and brawn of a Bulldog. The result-using a possible mix of Bulldog and Fox Terriers was the English Staffordshire Terriers. In the mid-1800s, English Staffordshire Terrier were brought to America, where they were registered with the AKC as "Staffordshire Terrier". They were officially named American Staffordshire Terriers in 1972.

Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs might not be the best apartment dwellers, though as long as they get plenty of outdoor exercise they'll be happy. Ideally, a fenced yard suits them best, not to mentions daily games of fetch an contructive tasks. They should be kept on a leash while on walk an at the park.