American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terriers are powerful but playful dogs that are both loyal and affectionate with their owners.

• About the American Staffordshire Terrier

  The American Staffordshire Terrier originated from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was bred in Britain in the 19th century to be a fast and small fighting dog. They made their way to America in the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise in popularity of dogfighting. However, Americans preferred slightly larger dogs than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which led to the development of the American Staffordshire Terrier. This powerful breed’s ability to be easily managed became a valued characteristic. Thankfully, this characteristic evolved into a sweet and trusting disposition around people. Eventually, the American Staffordshire was recognized by the AKC in 1936. Today, this breed is a playful and people-oriented dog. This is a stocky and muscular breed, possessing great strength, but it also portrays grace and elegance. The American Staffordshire has a short coat, requiring only weekly brushing, that appears either solid or with patches.   The American Staffordshire is an intelligent breed that can pick up training easily. This lively breed currently ranks as the 81st most popular in the United States.

• Health Conditions

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd1

  Eyes PDE6B, American Staffordshire Terrier Variant

  Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, HUU

  Kidney and Bladder SLC2A9

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Cerebellar Ataxia, NCL4A

  Multisystem ARSG Exon 2, American Staffordshire Terrier Variant

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

  L-2-Hydroxyglutaricaciduria, L2HGA

  Brain and Spinal Cord L2HGDH, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Variant

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