• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of American Staffordshire Terriers: This medium size breed of dog has heavy bones, pendant ears, a relatively short and well-muscled neck and a short muzzle. They are strong and muscular with powerful jaws. Referred to as Pitbulls
  • Temperament: They are often independent, energetic, domineering and difficult to manage. Aggressive towards other dogs
  • They are considered unsuitable as a family pet 
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of American Staffordshire Terriers range from 55 to 65 lbs
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 17 to 19 ins, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of American Staffordshire Terriers and Nicknames: Pitbulls. The word "American" was added to the name to reduce confusion with the smaller British dog, the Staffordshire Bull Terriers
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of American Staffordshire Terriers: The coat is normally short and smooth and comes in a range of colors including red, fawn, white, black or blue with white and brindle markings
• Fact 7 - Life of American Staffordshire Terriers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for American Staffordshire Terriers is the Terrier dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. American Staffordshire Terriers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 11 - American Staffordshire Terriers were originally bred as fighting dogs
  • - They were trained to bait and attack tethered bulls and bears
  • - They were then trained to participate in dog fighting where dogs fought to the death
• Fact 12 - Breeding American Staffordshire Terriers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 14 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise American Staffordshire Terriers

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