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American Staffordshire Terrier

8 months old American Staffordshire terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs should be courageous, tenacious, friendly, extremely attentive, and extraordinarily devoted.

Bred to be extremely friendly towards humans, American Staffordshire Terriers are not natural guard dogs. An overly protective and/or aggressive behavior, accompanied by fearlessness, is generally a bad sign. These dogs are good with children and owners, can sometimes get along with other dogs, cats and any other animal if raised properly and introduced through puppy years.

They can be aggressive if not socialized properly. These dogs learn quickly from the subtlest of our behaviors. They are thus not only highly responsive during training, but also pick up good habits, such as house training. This can become a problem when an owner unknowingly allows the dog to pick up bad behaviors. A typical training regimen should begin at 8 to 10 weeks of age.

It has been proven that Positive Reinforcement Training works very well with this breed.

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American Staffordshire Terrier Facts

Name: The name of the domestic breed...	American Staffordshire Terrier
Origin: The area where the animal first came from...	North America
Average Size: The average length (L) or height (H) of the animal...	48cm (19in)
Average Weight: The average measurement of how heavy the animal is...	22kg (50lbs)
Average Life Span: The average time the animal lives for...	12 years
Group: The domestic group such as cat or dog...	Mastiff

Colour: The colour of the animal's coat or markings...	Black, White, Tan, Brown
Average Litter Size: The average number of babies born at once...	6
Temperament: The way the animal thinks, behaves or reacts...	Dominant and stubborn yet loyal
Training: The level of house-training needed for the animal...	Should be trained from a very early age using assertive techniques and should be intensively socialised with other dogs

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