What Is a Staffordshire Terrier?

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff or American Staffy is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed. The height of an American Staffordshire Terrier is 17–19 in tall and weighs between 40–70 lb. The American Kennel Club describes the breed as "confident, smart and good-natured".

What is the difference between a Staffordshire terrier and a pitbull?

Generally speaking, the American Staffordshire terrier is nearly the same breed as the American pit bull terrier. Today, the main difference is in appearance. The American Staffordshire terrier is bred in part for AKC conformation and conforms to a stricter standard, particularly in size range.

Are Staffordshire terriers an aggressive breed?

Any dog can be mellow or aggressive, depending on the situation they are in. However, the American Staffordshire terrier is widely listed as one of the most dangerous breeds of dog around, because it is quicker to anger and bite than most other breeds.