American Staffordshire Terrier
Ease of Training
Intelligence
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size
Agility
Good with Kids
American Staffordshire Terrier Temperament
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a people-oriented dog who thrives when he is part of a family. They are intelligent, graceful, loyal, feisty, courageous, and very, very strong. Amstaffs are an active breed, always ready for fun, and they love to play outdoors. They are high energy and need regular exercise. They can be rowdy and overly exuberant, especially when they are young. They do best when they have a job to do. A bored Amstaff will destroy your house. They do well in obedience, agility, tracking, and conformation. Obedience training is very important with this breed. They really need an interactive owner who will spend time with them, training them and playing with them and just being their best friend. But they also need an owner who is able to establish leadership, as Amstaffs definitely have a mind of their own. Amstaffs are protective and they look imposing so they can make an effective deterrent, but they are really too friendly to be guard dogs. Some Amstaffs are dog aggressive and none will back down if challenged. Amstaffs love their children and are patient, gentle, and tolerant. Of course, very young children should always be supervised around any dog. This is an animal who will strive to please you and take great pride in making you laugh. He will demand a lot of your attention and will be an excellent companion, for you and your family.
American Staffordshire Terrier Training
The American Staffordshire Terrier is intelligent and quite easy to train. He learns new commands quickly at an above average rate.
American Staffordshire Terrier Shedding
The American Staffordshire Terrier sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
American Staffordshire Terrier Grooming
The short coat of the American Staffordshire Terrier only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home .
American Steffordshire Terrier Photos
American Steffordshire Terrier Photos
American Steffordshire Terrier Photos
