American Staffordshire Terrier

OM RASEN / ABOUT THE BREED

The American Staffordshire Terrier, known to their fans as Amstaffs, are smart, confident, good-natured companions. Their courage is proverbial. A responsibly bred, well-socialized Amstaff is a loyal, trustworthy friend to the end. Most Am Staffs have a confident and friendly temperament. They typically don’t bark excessively, and they strike a good balance between being high-energy dogs and couch potatoes.

Paws down, this breed is one of the most fun-loving and loyal ones around. The fun-loving side gives you an energetic playmate who craves mental and physical challenges—and can probably school most of the neighborhood dogs in agility games. As much as they crave exercise and fun, they crave their beloved owners’ attention too. Their endearing and enthusiastic personality can make them ideal family pets.