Category: Breed info

If there is one breed of dog which is much talked about and which is nevertheless little-known, it is the American Staffordshire terrier. Very often considered to be a dangerous dog, a bloodthirsty beast because of the few people using its athletic skills for immoral purposes.

In the articles below, we will come back to the origins of the AmStaff, where does this dog come from? What cross does it result from? We also present the breed standard in order to help you distinguish an AmStaff from a crossbreed.

You will also find the profile of the Am Staff and its character, is it a vicious dog? You will see that like any properly-trained dog: it is a sweetheart which has no predisposition to violence.

To end this dossier on the American Staffordshire, we highlight its health problems and the reason that it is important to choose a good breeder. And what differentiates it from its cousin the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The character of the AmStaff

The AmStaff, a robust dog with a noble character The American Staffordshire is not classed as a group 3 (terrier) section 3 (bull) dog for nothing. Through the crosses made to obtain the AmStaff breed, breeders sought the perfect combination …

Difference between the AmStaff and the Staffordshire bull terrier

At first sight, the American Staffordshire Terrier (Am Staff) and the Staffordshire bull terrier (Staffie) seem to be identical. However, a seasoned eye will immediately see the difference. Furthermore, even though they have common origins, these two dogs each have …

American Staffordshire terrier a robust dog but…

The robustness of the American Staffordshire does not exempt it from certain illnesses. In addition to common canine problems, the AmStaff may be victim of genetic illnesses such as cerebellar ataxia. However, we emphasise that it is not the only …