American Staffordshire Terrier
A muscular, people-loving bull-type terrier that needs exercise, structure and careful management around other dogs.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 46–48 cm · Tewe 43–46 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 25–32 kg · Tewe 20–27 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Gladhaar, kort
- Kleure
- Meeste kleure
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap, Bewaking
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde State van Amerika
- FCI
- Groep 3, nr. 286 · Terriërs
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Blaf | 2/5 – Laag |
| Verharing | 2/5 – Laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Kwyl | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 2/5 – Laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 2/5 – Laag |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want an affectionate, physical companion
- have experience with strong dogs
- can commit to daily training and exercise
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want to visit dog parks often
- live where bull-type breeds face restrictions
- can't control a strong dog on lead
Versorging
Temperament
AmStaffs are confident, loyal and very people-oriented, often clownish with their family. They can be reactive to other dogs, especially of the same sex, and need careful early socialisation.
Oefening
Plan for an hour or more of walks, play and training every day. Tug games, flirt pole, weight pulling and obedience suit the breed well.
Versorging
The short coat needs only a weekly brush and occasional bath. Shedding is light to moderate.
Opleiding
They are intelligent and food-motivated but strong-willed. Consistent, reward-based training from puppyhood and good lead manners are essential.
Gesondheid
Hip and elbow dysplasia, skin allergies, heart disease and cerebellar ataxia (NCL-A) are known in the breed. Ask the breeder for hip, elbow, heart and DNA results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
- Hart
DNS-toetse
- NCL-A (cerebellar ataxia)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The American Staffordshire Terrier descends from the bull-and-terrier dogs brought to the United States from Britain in the 19th century. American breeders selected a slightly larger, heavier dog than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the AKC recognised it in 1936.
At home an AmStaff is usually affectionate, playful and keen to be close to its people. It is strong and enthusiastic, so it needs an owner who can handle it on lead and provide daily outlets for its energy. Many get on well with children they know, but some are intolerant of other dogs, and local rules on bull-type breeds should be checked before buying.
Het jy geweet?
The breed was registered by the AKC as the Staffordshire Terrier in 1936 and renamed American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972.