American Staffordshire Terrier Information

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American Staffordshire Terrier

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American Staffordshire Terrier

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The American Staffordshire Terrier At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC, CanKC, UKC, CKC, KCUK, FCI 
Country of Origin
United States 
Life Expectancy
12 yrs 
Height Range
17 - 19 in 
Weight Range
40 - 50 lbs 
Colors
Any 
Trainability
Intelligent, but requires early and consistent training. 
With Children
Fair. Extremely protective. 
With Animals
Descended from fighting dogs and can be very aggressive with other animals 
Climate
Tolerates heat well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Either. 
Exercise Reqd
High. Needs plenty daily exercise 
Grooming Reqd
Low 
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American Staffordshire Terrier Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible American Staffordshire Terrier breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA

American Staffordshire Terrier Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the American Staffordshire Terrier:

Canine Muscular Dystrophy
Cataract
Cleft lip
Cleft palate
Distichiasis
Entropion
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy