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The American Staffordshire Terrier Standard
(American Kennel Club)
General Impression
The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alert to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.
Head
Medium length, deep through, broad skull, pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop; and ears set high. Ears, (in Australia), uncropped, should be short and held rose or half prick. Full drop to be penalized. Eyes- dark and round, low down in skull and set far apart. No pink eyelids. Muzzle- medium length, rounded on upper side to fall away below eyes. Jaw well defined. Underjaw to be strong and have biting power, Lips close and even, no looseness. Upper teeth to meet outside lower teeth in front (scissor bite). Nose black.
Neck
Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull. No looseness of skin. Medium length
Shoulders
Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping.
Back
Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Loins slightly tucked.
Body
Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear. All ribs close together. Forelegs set rather wide apart to permit chest development. Chest deep and broad.
Tail
Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled or held over back, not docked.
Legs
The front legs should be straight, large or round bones, pastern upright. No resemblance of bend in front. Hindquarters well-muscled, let down hocks, turning neither in nor out. Feet of moderate size, well arched and compact. Gait must be springy but without roll or pace.
Coat
Short, close, stiff to touch and glossy.
Colour
Any colour, solid, parti, or patched is permissible, but all white, more than 80% white, black and tan, and liver not to be encouraged.
Size
Height and weight should be in proportion. Preferable height considered for males = about 18 to 19 inches and 17 to 18 inches for females.
Faults
To be penalized are; dudley nose, light or pink eyes, tail too long or badly carried, undershot or overshot mouths.
Standard approved June 10 ,1936 - The American Kennel Club
The American Staffordshire Terrier
With one of the most well documented histories in the family of dogs, the American Staffordshire Terrier is a unique breed. His combined power, grace and agility are coupled with a sleek athletic appearance and affectionate nature, making him a most versatile breed. His intelligence is evidenced through success in the obedience and agility field. Few other breeds possess such a remarkable combination of gentleness, camaraderie and reliability.
ORIGIN
The American Staffordshire Terrier sprung directly from the roots of the Old Pit Dog, as did the American Pit Bull Terrier. However, the two are definitely not the same dog – their origins may relate but that is where the relationship ends.
Accepted as a pure breed in 1936, the American Staffordshire Terrier followed a defined breeding pattern which produced a breed so versatile that it is now utilised as a family pet, family dog, guardian, show dog and obedience and agility competitor. It has emerged as one of the most reliable, trustworthy and loyal of all dogs.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The American Staffordshire Terrier should give an impression of great strength for his size. Well balanced, muscular yet agile, graceful in movement, is alive to his surroundings, with an excellent sense of smell and hearing. They can be any colour, solid or pied, but all white, more than 80% white, black and tan and liver are not encouraged.
Height and weight should be in proportion. Males 46-48 cm (18 to 19in) at shoulder, Females 43-46cm (17 to 18in).
TEMPERAMENT
The American Staffordshire Terrier is renowned for its reliability as a family dog, they are extremely lovable, loyal and devoted to their owners, with special emphasis on their reliability with children. Notwithstanding this, it must be understood that the American Staffordshire Terrier in most instances will fight when challenged by another dog.
CARE AND GROOMING
The breed requires little grooming as its coat is short, stiff and glossy. Bathing on an “as required” basis will suffice. Owners should ensure their dogs are correctly and adequately housed and not allowed to roam freely in public places. They should be sufficiently controlled in public and not permitted to run near unfamiliar dogs.
ORIGIN: USA
GROUP: TERRIER
SIZE: MEDIUM
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