Amstaff (American Staffordshire Terrier)
Country: Amerique du Nord et Canada Life expectancy: 12 years old Height: 43 and 46 cm females / 43 and 46 cm males Weight: between 20 and 30 kg
History, origin & features
The Amstaff is an increasingly popular dog.
Originating in the English colonies of North America and Canada, the American Staffordshire Terrier is the descendant of the Bull-and-Terrier and the Blue Paul terrier, a now-extinct breed bred in Scotland.
It is the result of a cross between bulldogs and various terriers, and was bred for dog fighting. The “Amstaff”, despite its appearance and cousins, is a gentle, docile dog by nature, and will make a perfect pet, although a remarkable guardian. Contrary to popular belief, he's no more aggressive than any other dog, and is perfectly suited to family life.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of preconceived ideas about this breed, and there are a number of administrative formalities to be completed if you want to adopt one. The American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff) is powerful for its size. Muscular, they are also supple and graceful. A short, rough-coated breed, all coat colors are acceptable except all-white (which is frowned upon), tan or liver.
The head is broad, the ears naturally erect, and the tail carried horizontally.