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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Staffs!


American Staffordshire Terriers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The American Staffordshire Terrier is extremely strong for its size."
#2. "Agile, very muscular and stocky with a broad, powerful head."
#3. "The eyes are dark and round, low down in the skull and set far apart."
#4. "The jaw is very strong."
#5. "The ears are set high on the head and can be cropped or uncropped."
#6. "Its coat is made up of thick, stiff, glossy hair. All colors, solid, parti, or patched are permissible but according to AKC standard it is not encouraged for dogs to be more than 80% white."
#7. "The un-docked tail is short compared to the dogs size tapers to a point."
#8. "The Am Staff Terrier is an intelligent, happy, outgoing, stable, and confident dog."
#9. Gentle and loving towards people."
#10. "Good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet."
#11. "It is good with children and adults."
#12. "Almost always obedient, this dog wants nothing more then to please its master."
#13. "It is an extremely courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of life."
#14. "Courageous and a persistent fighter if provoked."
#15. "Over the past 50 years, careful breeding has produced this friendly, trustworthy, dog who is an especially good dog for children."
#16. "Highly protective of his owners and the owner's property, it will fight any enemy to the death if the enemy traps the dog in a corner and threatens its loved ones."
#17. "This breed has a very high tolerance of pain."
#18. "This breed can be difficult to housebreak."
#19. "It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time esteemed as a companion dog."
#20. "When properly trained and socialized, the Staff makes a great companion."
#21. "Height: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm.)"
#22. "Weight: 57-67 pounds (25-30 kg.)"
#23. "Staffordshire Terriers will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and will do alright without a yard. This breed prefers warm climates."
#24. "Life Expectancy: About 9-15 years."
#25. "Litter Size: Average of 5-10 puppies."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanstaffordshire.htm
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