American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
	American Staffordshire Terrier at a dog show
Common nicknames	AmStaff;
Origin	United States
Foundation stock	Bull and terrier
Height
Traits
Height	16.9–18.8 in (43–48 cm)
Weight	about 50–80 lb (23–36 kg)
Coat	Smooth
Color	black, fawn, red, white, blue, solid, part or patched, brindle ; (All-white, 80%+ white, black and tan, and liver are not encouraged). Must have black nose and not red. Note there is also no such thing as a "blue nose Amstaff" or Merle colored Amstaff
American Kennel Club
Kennel club standards
American Kennel Club	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard
	Dog (domestic dog)

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff, is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, but not the United Kennel Club, which instead allows American Staffordshire Terriers to be registered under the American Pit Bull Terrier breed.

The height of an American Staffordshire Terrier is 18–19 in (46–48 cm) tall and weighs between 40–70 lb (18–32 kg). The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the breed as "confident, smart and good-natured". American Staffordshire Terriers are not to be confused with American Pit Bull Terriers, though the American Pit Bull Terrier has similar ancestry they are two distinct breeds. It also should not be confused with the "Staffy" Staffordshire Bull Terrier of the United Kingdom.

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