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| Breed: |
American Staffordshire Terrier |
| Country of Origin: |
19th century England |
| AKC Group: |
Terrier |
| Function: |
Fighting each other, bull baiting |
| Life Span: |
12-14 years |
| Appearance: |
Muscled, strong |
| Color: |
Fawn, black, brindle, black or fawn with white |
| Coat Type: |
Stiff, shedding |
| Grooming: |
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| Height: |
14-19 inches |
| Weight: |
30-70 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
Yes |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
Can be a challenge |
| Good With Children: |
O.K. |
| Good With Pets: |
May be aggressive |
| Good With Strangers: |
May bite |
| Character: |
Alert, smart, pushy, sensitive, confident |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard |
| Best Owner: |
Patient, time to train, exercise, and socialize |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
Aggression, markings, dominant |
| Physical: |
Hip dysplasia, arthritis |
| Recommendations: |
Early obedience training and socialization
mandatory |
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