The history of the American Staffordshire Terrier

The Staffordshire Terrier is a cross between a bulldog and a terrier. It was originally called a bulldog or a bull-terrier hybrid, sometimes called a fighting dog or a bulldog. Bull Terrier. Later, it was named Staffordshire Bull Terrier in England. As early as 1870, this breed of dog appeared in the United States, where they became known as fighting dogs, bull terriers, and later as American bull terriers, and later as Jacques. In 1936, this dog was registered in the AKC pedigree as the Staffordshire Terrier. It was renamed American Staffordshire Terrier on January 1, 1972.

Introduction to the American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier gives people a very strong impression. Although the muscles are very developed, it also has an agile and elegant attitude. Dogs are extremely enthusiastic about their surroundings. The overall profile of this type of dog is stocky and has short legs. Everyone can know about courage. The head of the American Staffordshire Terrier is of medium length and slightly deep overall. The skull is broad, the cheek muscles are well defined, and the stop is obvious. Ears set high. It doesn't matter if you crop your ears or not, it would be more perfect if you don't crop your ears. Uncropped ears are slightly shorter, similar to rose ears or semi-erect ears. Drop ears are a fault. The eyes are dark and round, located close to the head, and slightly farther apart. The eyelids are not pink. The muzzle is medium in length, slightly rounded, located below the eyes, with a relatively steep angle. The jaw is well defined. The jaws are strong and strong, with a powerful bite. The lips are tight and even, not loose. The bite is scissor-like. The nose is black. (Picture source: Internet)