The name may imply that this Pit bull variety was bred in Staffordshire in England. However, this breed has its origins in the West Midlands of the US. From there, this breed made its way to Staffordshire, where it became prevalent on account of its positive traits.

However, there is another twist that you must consider before thinking that this dog is purely American. Even though it was bred in the West Midlands, its forebears are nonetheless from England as with all other Pit bull breeds.

Going into the details, this breed was obtained by crossbreeding the English Bulldog with other breeds. There is some contention as to which one was the second breed from which the Staffordshire Terrier came into being. One or more of the following breeds may be the ancestors of this Pit bull: White English Terrier, Fox Terrier, Tan Terrier, or the Black Terrier.

The dog quickly became popular in America as well as England. However, its popularity somewhat declined after World War II.

This Pit bull breed can be somewhat stubborn by nature. The trainer needs to have a strong and persevering personality to bring out a positive response from this dog.

However, with the right techniques, you can bring it under your control so that it becomes loyal and obedient. Once it gains your trust, the American Staffordshire terrier proves to be a dependable and good-natured dog.

The dog may show different reactions to strangers ranging from a defensive demeanor to exuberant friendliness.

Keep in mind that this dog is descended from bloodlines that were bred for bull-baiting and dog fighting. Hence, the American Staffordshire terrier may become hostile to any dog that shows aggression. If it sees any signs of belligerence, this Pit bull will readily confront the aggressor.

As far as other pets are concerned, this Pit bull may get along quite well. However, there is always some chance that it may revert to its aggressive predatory instincts with these pets.

The American Staffordshire terrier has a stout body that is quite muscular and strong for its size. The Pit bull has a thick coat of glossy and thick hair.

The head is relatively big for a dog this size and its medium-length muzzle houses powerful jaws. The ears may be cropped. The tail is rather short, and it tapers to a point.

Male American Staffordshire Terriers can stand up to 19 inches at the shoulder, whereas, females of the same category are up to 18 inches at the shoulder.

This breed is known to suffer from the following health problems: cerebellar ataxia, thyroid dysfunction, luxating patella, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and congenital heart disease.

This dog breed also tends to get urinary tract infection, autoimmune diseases, and skin allergies. Older dogs are prone to specific health problems like spondylosis and osteoarthritis.

To groom this dog, you will need a firm brush to scrub its coat. When needed, you can bathe the dog using a dry shampoo. Hair shedding is around average. If you want the dog’s coat to glisten, you can use chamois and toweling.

The litter size is five or more puppies.

To keep the dog healthy and fit, you should walk it every day. Take it out on long walks, runs or jogs. You will have to teach the dog to enter or exit doors after people.

Depending on the age of the pup, you will have to pay anywhere from $300 to $500.