American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
- Sizemedium
- Weight25.9–30.4 kg
- Lives12–14 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★★★
Character
American Staffordshire Terrier temperament
A medium dog from the terrier group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymiddle of the road
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsmiddle of the road
- With other dogsmiddle of the road
- With strangersparty with everyone
- Playfulnessmiddle of the road
- Guarding instinctborn guardian
- Adaptabilitymiddle of the road
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Barkingmiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsmiddle of the road
- Prey drivemiddle of the road
Distinguishing features
American Staffordshire Terrier characteristics
- Ears
- semi-erect
- Height
- 43–48 cm
- Weight
- 25.9–30.4 kg
- Muzzle
- medium
- Coat
- smooth
- Coat length
- short
- Colors
- red, fawn, black, blue, brindle
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Sheddingbarely sheds
- Coat carea brush a month
Life expectancy
How long does a American Staffordshire Terrier live?
12–14 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a American Staffordshire Terrier
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary Rubber brush for short coats
Short coats don't need an arsenal: a rubber brush in the tub and done — massage and de-shedding in one.
AI image: the real product may vary Flat 2-meter leash
Two meters: enough to sniff with dignity, enough to keep it close when it matters. Neither retractable nor 50 cm.
AI image: the real product may vary Large orthopedic bed
For large gentlemen: a big dog's joints appreciate real foam, not a soggy mat.
AI image: the real product may vary Soft training treats
Tiny, soft and heavenly-smelling: in training you pay fast and often, not with a five-minute biscuit.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the American Staffordshire Terrier
How big does a American Staffordshire Terrier get?
An adult American Staffordshire Terrier stands 43–48 cm at the withers and weighs 25.9–30.4 kg.
Does the American Staffordshire Terrier need a lot of exercise?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 3 out of 5 on “Energy”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the American Staffordshire Terrier good with kids?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 3 out of 5 on “With kids”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the American Staffordshire Terrier get along with other dogs?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 3 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the American Staffordshire Terrier easy to train?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 3 out of 5 on “Trainability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the American Staffordshire Terrier bark a lot?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 3 out of 5 on “Barking”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the American Staffordshire Terrier a good guard dog?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 5 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: born guardian. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the American Staffordshire Terrier shed a lot?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 2 out of 5 on “Shedding”: barely sheds. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a American Staffordshire Terrier live in an apartment?
The American Staffordshire Terrier scores 3 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.