staffordshire bull terrier

This medium-sized dog is native to the United States and is so similar in appearance to the Bulldog that it is also referred to as a pit bull or pit bull terrier.

In fact, the American Staffordshire Terrier originated in Staffordshire, England in the 19th century from the mating of English Bulldogs with certain English Terriers. However, the dog was introduced to the United States and improved by breeders to become a heavier, larger-headed form, and was named the American Staffordshire Terrier on January 1, 1972. The dog appeared in the United States as early as 1870, where they became known as the fighting dog, pit bull terrier, later known as the American pit bull terrier, and later as the yak hard. The ideal male American Staffordshire Terrier should be 45.7-48.3cm in height at the shoulder and the ideal female should be 43.2-45.7cm in height at the shoulder. the ideal weight should be 18-23kg for both male and female dogs in this range. The dog shoulders are strong, muscular, flat and wide with a slight slope.

The head is medium sized, deep, with a wide skull and well muscled, angular cheeks; the eyes are positioned high. Ears - clipped or unclipped ears, with the latter often used. Unclipped ears should be short, erect or semi-erect. Drooping is a defect. Eyes - deep and round, embedded in the middle part of the skull, widely spaced. Eyelids without angles. Muzzle - medium length, round, contracted below the eye. The jaws are well-defined, with prominent lower collar, hard and strong bite. Lips closed, sometimes even taut. Upper teeth close to the outer side of the lower teeth. The nose is dark.

The neck is thick, slightly arched and tapers from the shoulders to the back of the head. The skin is not flabby. Moderate length.

Slightly short back. Slightly sloping from the scapulae to the hips and also playing a slight slope at the tail root. Slightly arched at the loin.

The torso ribs are well extended and well spaced, with the rear pairs slightly inrolled. The forelegs are widely spaced, favoring the development of the chest. The chest is deep and wide.

The tail is short and low relative to the body shape, tapering to the tip and not curled or cocked above the back. No break in tail.

The forelegs are straight, strong, round-boned, with upright carapace. Not bent forward. Femoral muscles are well developed, down at the hock joint, not abducted nor retracted. The feet are medium sized, properly arched and compact. The pace is elastic, without swaying or pacing.

The coat is short, dense, feels hard and smooth. The coat is allowed to have any color, solid, mixed, or mottled, but all white, more than 80% white, and pig liver color are not encouraged. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a cross between other dogs, so it has a short life span. This dog is loyal to its owner and can live peacefully with children, so it is also good for families. He has an amazing sense of smell and can distinguish whether a stranger visiting him is good or evil.

The general impression of the American Stafford Hard is that it is powerful, compact, muscular, and lively, enthusiastic, and likes the environment in which it lives. The shape is stout, but the legs should not be too long and discordant with the shape. Very courageous.

American Stafford Terrier disadvantages are also very obvious and common, first of all, is the love of scoundrels, especially the male dog this is very famous, sometimes go out and do not want to play run will directly lie on the ground and pretend to die, with you how the whole is not up, this will make people laugh and cry, in addition to the male dog to see other adult female dog will basically drool all over the place, this sex is still a bit of an eye-opener.