American Staffordshire Terrier

Courageous and strong, the American Staffordshire Terrier (Am Staff)’s athletic build and intelligence make him ideally suited to many dog sports such as obedience, agility, tracking and conformation. Until the early 19th century, the Bulldog used for bullbaiting in England was more active and longer-legged. It is thought that the cross of this older Bulldog and a game terrier breed created the Staffordshire Terrier. Originally called the Bull-and-Terrier Dog, it became known as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier in England.