American Staffordshire Terrier
Bad rep dog with a good heart
Am Staffs 101
Terrier groupFew breeds elicit stronger emotions than Pit Bulls, and that’s also true of the American Kennel Club version of the dog, the American Staffordshire Terrier. AmStaffs, like Pit Bulls, are intensely devoted to their families.
AmStaffs have a smooth easy-care coat in a wide variety of markings and colors. They’re playful dogs who don’t always know their own strength. These smart, confident dogs do best with families who work to ensure they behave like model citizens. They thrive with early socialization and manners training.
What we love about Am Staffs
The best ones are solid, funny and friendly
The AmStaff is a strong, athletic dog. Regular, heart-pumping exercise provides outlets for their muscular bodies and keen minds.
Very vocal
Talkative
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Mature adult Am Staff
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Cruciate ligament tear (knee)
Skin allergies
Trauma
Senior Am Staff
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Skin cancer
Arthritis
Cruciate ligament tear (knee)
Am Staff puppy
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Skin allergies
Ear infection
Gastritis
Young adult Am Staff
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Skin allergies
Foreign body ingestion
Ear infection
Mature adult Am Staff
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Cruciate ligament tear (knee)
Skin allergies
Trauma
Senior Am Staff
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Skin cancer
Arthritis
Cruciate ligament tear (knee)
Am Staff puppy
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Skin allergies
Ear infection
Gastritis
Young adult Am Staff
Risk level for common Am Staff conditions
Skin allergies
Foreign body ingestion
Ear infection
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The American Staffordshire Terrier was once so closely identified as the breed truly representative of the United States that recruiting posters for World War I featured an AmStaff. It’s no surprise, then, that when producers of “The Little Rascals” shorts wanted a dog American children would have, they chose an AmStaff, Pete, a white dog with a black ring painted around one eye.
American Staffordshire Terrier coat care and colors
The American Staffordshire Terrier provides no reason to complain when it comes to coat care – the breed’s sleek, short coat in a variety of patterns and colors requires little more than a weekly brushing and an occasional bath to keep it in good condition. The AmStaff is a large dog, and that means large nails that need to be kept short. Avoid wrestling matches with adult dogs by acclimating puppies to having their feet handled and nails clipped. Some dogs better tolerate nail grinding rather than trimming, so experiment with which method works best.
Do AmStaffs need haircuts?
The American Staffordshire Terrier's smooth, short coat does not need trimming. Regular brushing and baths as needed will help keep the coat looking great.
How often should I bathe my AmStaff?
There’s no need to wait until your American Staffordshire Terrier is filthy or stinky to bathe them. Most AmStaffs do well with 1 to 3 baths monthly, though may be bathed as often as weekly, or as little as a few times a year depending on the dog. You can extend the time between baths with regular brushing and combing.
Why type of coat does an American Staffordshire Terrier have?
The American Staffordshire Terrier has a short coat.
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