| The American Staffordshire Terrier is an American | | | | want to get your American Staffordshire Terrier as a |
| breed that is known for their loyalty and their | | | | puppy and raise it with your kids from an early age. |
| protective nature. They are a mid-sized breed that | | | | This breed does not get along well with small pets |
| can grow up to 19 inches tall and weigh up to about | | | | like cats, ducks, and rabbits because it has a natural |
| 50 pounds when fully grown. They have a short, | | | | hunting personality. |
| smooth coat that can range in color from brindle, | | | | Care and grooming of the American Staffordshire |
| fawn, black, blue, white, or red. Some of the health | | | | terrier |
| issues that you will need to watch out for with this | | | | To care for and groom this breed you will need to |
| breed are hip dysplasia, hives, and insect bites. If | | | | brush only occasionally when needed. Dry shampoo is |
| cared for properly and given the right nutrition this | | | | a good option with this breed as they are prone to |
| breed can live to be about 12 years of age. | | | | skin conditions. They will also need daily exercise that |
| Characteristic and behavior of the American | | | | challenges their muscle strength and endurance. Also, |
| Staffordshire Terrier | | | | because of their natural hunting behavior they need |
| Even though this breed was developed as a fighting | | | | to be trained properly to reduce negative |
| dog they make for loving pets. If you are interested | | | | confrontations with children and other small animals. |
| in this breed and have small children then you will | | | | |