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Staffordshire Terrier Details
Height: Dogs approx 46-48 cms (18-19
ins) at shoulders Bitches approx 43-46 cms (17-18 ins)
Colour:
Any colour, solid, parti, or patched. White not to cover more
than 80% of the body.
Coat:
Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy.
General
Appearance: Medium sized muscular body. Eyes- dark, rounded
set well apart. Nose must be black. Ears are carried semi erect
on the strong shaped head. Should give the impression of great strength
for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful.
He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline.
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Dog
Facts
Price:
$1500 - $2500
Temperament:
Tough, Reliable, Courageous.
Lifespan:
10 - 14 yrs
Recommended
for: Responsible people & families.
Be Aware
#Some can be Aggressive.
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The origin of this breed was developed
after early Staffordshire's were taken to the US during the 1900s,
the American Staffordshire Terrier in now larger and bigger boned
than its British cousin.
The breed was registered in 1972 as an American breed. The American
frontiers found them an invaluable guard dog. This muscular dog
is graceful and agile; they love to please their owners and therefore
are easily trained. As a guard dogs their courage is proverbial.
It should be noted that due to this trait, unscrupulous people have
utilized this, and trained them as fighting dogs. However, when
correctly trained they make docile pets, good with children and
can be social with other dogs.
Grooming-
their short coat is easy to maintain, a brush and bath when needed.
Exercise-
must have plenty of regular exercise.
Health-
No none genetic weaknesses, some dog however develop cataracts.
Good diet needed, if these dogs are over fed are inclined to become
over weight and become lazy. For Diet and other general dog health
information Health/Nutrition
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Other
information on this breed
Websites:
Clubs:
AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE
TERRIER CLUB OF NSW
Melissa Coleiro
PO Box 3047
Dural 2158
Ph/Fax: 02 9653 3316 Mobile: 0419 997 338
Email:proamstafs@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/nswastc/
AMERICAN STAFFORSHIRE
TERRIER CLUB OF S.A.
Evie Arharidis
PO Box 491,
Virginia, 5120
Ph/Fax: c/- 08 - 83741086
Mobile: 0412715301
Email:trahern@ihug.com.au
www.comstech.com/~amstaffsa
AMERICAN STAFFORSHIRE
TERRIER CLUB OF W.A.
Trevor or Chris
Forrestdale WA 6112
Ph: 08 93984435
Mobile: 0411758006
Email: astcwa@hotmail.com
http://amstaffswa.com
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