American Staffordshire Terrier
Terrier group · Medium size · From USA
A confident, smart, good-natured terrier — the AmStaff, larger cousin of the Staffy.
ConfidentSmartGood-Natured
Lifespan
12–16 years
Weight (M)
55–70 lbs
Height (M)
18–19"
Coat
short
Ad slot · breed-mid
Trait ratings
Energy
High
Trainability
High
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
High
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Moderate
Grooming effort
Very Low
Drooling
Low
Barking
Low
Good with kids
High
Good with dogs
Low
Good with strangers
Moderate
Protectiveness
High
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
High
Common health issues
- • Hip dysplasia
- • Heart disease
- • Skin allergies
- • Cerebellar ataxia
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
Ad slot · breed-bottom
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