The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff, is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, but not the United Kennel Club, which instead
American Staffordshire Terrier at a dog show
One of the earliest AKC AmStaff dog show champions.
A 1990s conformation champion
Male White and Brindle American Staffordshire Terrier
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Pit bull is an umbrella term for several types of dog believed to have descended from bull and terriers. In the United States, the term is usually considered to include the American Pit Bull Terrier,
American Staffordshire Terrier
…have the condition, half of the overall rate of 3.52%. Worldwide, the American Staffordshire Terrier has often been included in breed bans that target pit bull–type dogs and/or fighting dog breeds. Such breed-specific legislation (BSL) may range from outright bans on possession to restrictions and conditions of ownership…
A selection of dog breeds sometimes classified as pit bull types. Clockwise from top left: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Early 19th century bull-and-terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier (right) is easy to tell apart from a Bull Terrier.