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American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Details
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Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
PetGroup: Terrier
Height: male: 18-19 in; female: 17-18 in
Weight: 57-67 lbs
Life: 12 - 14 years
Description: The American Staffordshire Terrier is stoic and reliable. Powerful looking, well-protective instinct should make strangers beware, yet with his own family he is devoted, gentle and loving. He should never be confused with the Pit Bull Terrier. He is courageous and a tenacious fighter if provoked. Training can be a challenge because of his pushy yet sensitive character. His natural temperament towards people is gentle and loving, unfortunately some have been improperly handled giving the American Staffordshire Terrier a bad rap.
Health: *Major Concerns: CHD
*Minor Concerns: None
*Occasionally seen: PDA
*Suggested tests: OFA, (cardiac)
Temperment: It is generally very good with children. It is a protective breed and can be aggressive toward other dogs - especially those that challenge it. It is stubborn, tenacious, and fearless.
Origin: United States
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