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American Staffordshire Terrier History TheAmstaff is a close cousin of the American Pit Bull Terrier and should not be confused with it. Early Bulldog–Terrier crosses were brought to the US with the British and Irish settlers, especially after the Civil War, where they were mainly used as fighting dogs, but also as hunting dogs and farm and guard dogs. In the early 1830s animal fights, especially the formerly extremely popular bull-baiting and bear baiting became illegal in old Britain and Ireland, after the Human Ethics Act passed. From then on the people began to organize ratfights and dogfights, because they were much easier to hide from the officials than fights with big game like bulls. The Amstaff was first recognized officially as a breed by the AKC is 1936. American Staffordshire Terrier Temperament Contrary to the popular public belief that these dogs are "killers" and highly agressive, Amstaffs are very friendly , good natured dogs with a laid back temperament. They are very devoted to their families and are very good with children. However, it is important to remember that these dogs were oroginally bred to be fighters and can be aggressive to other animals. They are very atheletic, love to play and have extremely high prey drives. An Amstaff loves nothing better than a good game of tug-of-war with a favorite toy. The are an intelligent dog that is very easy to train. They also make very good watchdogs and will bark when a stranger comes near the house. Some of these dogs need a a lot of socialization and are best suited to owners that have had experience with a dog before. American Staffordshire Terrier Appearance Amstaffs are short, stocky dogs that usually weigh between 40 to 70 pounds and stand 17 to 19 inches at the withers. They have short, sleek coats that and they are not heavy shedders. The coloring of these dogs can varies greatly and includes blue, fawn, brindle, red, and white with patches of color. American Staffordshire Terrier Grooming Amstaffs are generally easy keepers. Their coats are short and they do no shed a lot. They also do no need a lot of bathing since they are not smelly dogs American Staffordshire Terrier Life Expectancy and Health Problems Amstaffs are generally a very robust breed that has very few health problems. The most common problems are cancer and allergies. The average lifespan of an Amstaff is 12 to 14 years. Famous American Staffordshire Terriers
Did you know that one of the most famous dogs on TV was an Amstaff? It was Petey from the show Our Gang! American Staffordshire Terrier Pros and Cons This simplified list may help you decide if an Amstaff is a good fit for your lifestyle Do You Want
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Useful American Staffordshire Terrier Links The Stafforshire Terrier Club of America The American Staffordshire Club of Canada Amstaff Talk - A Chat Forum of everything you ever wanted to know about Amstaffs. |
