American Staffordshire Terrier
Terrier group · United States
American Staffordshire Terrier
Medium sizeShort coatModerate sheddingHigh energyModerate barking
The American Staffordshire Terrier was developed in the United States during the 19th century from English bull-and-terrier crosses brought by immigrants, and was officially recognized by the AKC in 1936. They are confident, courageous, and deeply people-oriented dogs with a strong, muscular build and a notably affectionate temperament toward their families. Originally bred for the show ring and as a companion dog after their bull-baiting and pit-fighting ancestors were refined into a more stable family breed.
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