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Terriermedium🌍 United Statescompanion and farm guardian
American Staffordshire Terrier
Loyal, confident, attentive, brave
Popularity
778
Stocky companion guardian with powerful build; thrives on training and close family ties.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
short, close, stiff, glossy
Colors
blue, fawn, brindle, black, white combinations
Male height
18–19 in
Female height
17–18 in
Male weight
55–70 lb
Female weight
40–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
3
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
1
Drooling
2
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
