Comparison: American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer

American Staffordshire Terrier and Boxer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

American Staffordshire Terrier
Photo: State Farm, CC BY 2.0, source
Boxer
Photo: OleNeitzel, CC BY 4.0, source
American Staffordshire TerrierBoxer
FCI group3. Terriers2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited StatesGermany
CategoryMediumLarge
Height at withers43–48 cm53–63 cm
Weight–25–32 kg
Life span12–14 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Broader and heavier than its British relative, 43-48 cm
  • Short coat in various colours
  • Broad skull and muscular body
  • Short square muzzle with an underbite
  • Short fawn or brindle coat, often with white markings
  • Muscular build and pronounced stop
CoatShort smooth coat, various colours.Short, hard, glossy coat, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.
PurposeThe American line of Staffordshire bull terriers from the 19th century; later a family and show dog.A German breed descended from Bullenbeisser and bulldog stock, first used to hold game, later a service and family dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.