Comparison: American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Photo: Gemma Longman, CC BY 2.0, source
American Staffordshire TerrierStaffordshire Bull Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers43–48 cm36–41 cm
Weight–11–17 kg
Life span12–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Broader and heavier than its British relative, 43-48 cm
  • Short coat in various colours
  • Broad skull and muscular body
  • Small muscular dog with a broad head and pronounced cheeks
  • Short coat in various colours including brindle
  • About 36-41 cm tall
CoatShort smooth coat, various colours.Short smooth coat, various colours.
PurposeThe American line of Staffordshire bull terriers from the 19th century; later a family and show dog.Developed in Staffordshire, England, from bulldog and terrier stock for dog fighting, later a 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.