American Staffordshire Terrier dog
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American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff, is a muscular, short-coated breed from the United States. The breed was developed in the 1800s when the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was brought to America and later bred as a larger version. In time, this breed was ultimately given distinction from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Staffordshire Terrier may…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Purebred Dogs
Height
16 to 19 inches
Weight
40 to 60 pounds
Life Span
10 to 15 years
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