American Staffordshire Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
American Staffordshire Terriers (often called American Staffys or Amstafs) make great family dogs and watch dogs.
Their sweet temper, and kind and gentle nature makes them popular family pets. They are very clingy, affectionate and playful, especially with kids, and will show their owners unconditional loyalty.
American Staffordshire Terriers are a strongly built, muscly breed with a short body and a deep chest. They need to learn to control their power and body mass. Early socialisation is therefore of the utmost importance for this breed.
They enjoy any kind of dog sport. They show great talent as assistance dogs or even search-and-rescue dogs, where they can use their brain and muscle power.
| Weight: | 25-30 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-12 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Average |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your American Staffordshire Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding an American Staffordshire Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued American Staffordshire Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your American Staffordshire Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
