The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff for short, is a breed that can trace its roots back to the dogfighting days of blood sports in Great Britain. Other breeds can trace their roots back to blood sports, such as the Bulldog; it is believed that the Amstaff breed was born when a Bulldog was bred with a terrier. Once brought to America, the American Staffordshire Terrier was bred to be larger and now is recognized as a breed distinct from the Staffordshire Terrier. The American Staffordshire Terrier is described as intelligent, courageous, and lovable.
American Staffordshire Terriers have a withers height between 17”-19" (43-48 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 40-70 lb (18-32 kg). The American Staffordshire Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 28”-31” (71-79 cm), standing height between 22”-25” (56-64 cm), and a typical lifespan of 9-15 years.
The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff for short, is a breed that can trace its roots back to the dogfighting days of blood sports in Great Britain. Other breeds can trace their roots back to blood sports, such as the Bulldog; it is believed that the Amstaff breed was born when a Bulldog was bred with a terrier. Once brought to America, the American Staffordshire Terrier was bred to be larger and now is recognized as a breed distinct from the Staffordshire Terrier. The American Staffordshire Terrier is described as intelligent, courageous, and lovable.
American Staffordshire Terriers have a withers height between 17”-19" (43-48 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 40-70 lb (18-32 kg). The American Staffordshire Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 28”-31” (71-79 cm), standing height between 22”-25” (56-64 cm), and a typical lifespan of 9-15 years.
