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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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"This is my American Staffordshire Terrier named Fedor. He was the runt of the litter, but is now 1 years old and very healthy. He is white with brown spots(not breed standard but still very handsome) and is the sweetest dog I have ever owned, all he wants to do is play (with anything or anyone). We actually have a hamster as well and we sometimes leave the cage door open (supervised) and they just stay there sniffing and licking each other, I am convinced that Fedor doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body. You can dress him up in the craziest outfits and he doesn't mind... as long as he is with me or in the presence of other people he is happy and content (such a social butterfly)."
"Fedor also loves walks. We take him on at least one sometimes two walks a day for about 20-50 min... weather permitting. This is the most important thing for this breed.... or any "power breed".... We find that it really mellows him out and it makes both me and Fedor happy to get outside and gives us some bonding time together. He was a bit of a puller at first and we tried some of the techniques we learned from obedience to no avail. I have always watched Cesar Millan on National Geographic and with Fedors pulling getting stronger I decided to go out and buy the first season on DVD, so I can try and brush up on my handling skills. One of the episodes had a "puller" on it and Cesar suggested moving the collar up towards the jaw so you have more control over the head and what do you know...... IT WORKED..... for the owner on the show, as well as for me. When I took him for a walk that day (too eager to try it out). Along with being a calm assertive leader I/we can now enjoy our walks together much more without me being worried of him dragging me behind him."
"So far Fedor has graduated at the top of two puppy socialization classes and obedience classes and we occasionally take him to a rehab center for injured patients and he does marvellously with them, the older patients LOVE him and his smile and it often makes there day and takes there minds off of why they are really there. It is so important that people understand this breed with all of the BSL laws going on in certain areas. I have had other breeds of dogs (chihuahua, lab/spaniel mix) and Fedor is by far the most affectionate, loving, and loyal dog I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and it's like with any dog, you treat and train them right and they can become a GREAT addition to a family."
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"This is Mis as in Mischief. She is a 3 year old brindle Staffy and was dropped into my lap at 10 weeks old by the neighbour [young surfer] who couldn't handle her. Lucky for me and Mis, Ceasar Milan had a T.V. program. He is my hero... Mis loves her everyday walks and runs on the beach and is loving and friendly to all. When some dogs snap and growl at her, she trots up to them and gives them a big kiss. Another trait that cracks everyone up is her snorting and very, very loud snoring."
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Calli at 10 week
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This is 3 year old Mack.
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