AKC Height: Males - about 18 to 19 inches at shoulders; Females - 17 to 18 inches.  Color:  Any color, solid, parti, or patched is permissible, but all white; more than 80 per cent white, black and tan, and liver not to be encouraged.

Basic Requirements: Weekly brushing, monthly bathing. Moderate shedding.  A securely fenced yard with room to exercise is adequate. Early socialization is a must. Owners must be willing to take the time to work with and train their dogs.

 

Temperament: American Staffordshire Terriers are confident and loyal to their owners. They need early training to avoid aggressiveness, as the breed naturally possesses a dominant nature. Due to this, they are good guard dogs and are very protective. Dogs that are not raised around children might not be tolerant of them. Care should be taken with other dogs and pets.

 

Health: (Click here for Health Dictionary) Watch for hip dysplasia

 

American Staffordshire Terrier breeders/rescue links

Staffordshire Terrier Club of America, Information and Rescue, www.amstaff.org 

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