what is the differance between a stafordshire terrier, and a apbt?

Answer 1

AmStaff's have a well defined conformation and breed standard. PittBulls have had a number of other breeds introduced in order to create the 'breed' and have no solid breed standard. They vary in size, weight, and shape so much that it is hard to truely define an American Pitt Bull Terrier. The use of them as fighting dogs is only a scratch on the surface as to why they are not an AKC recognized breed. It is actually a minor concern in the breeds application for admission into the AKC but many people wrongly believe it is the only reason. They also wrongly believe that an AmStaff and a Pitt Bull are identicle breeds.

Answer 2

Yes and No. The American Staffordshire terrier was bred from dog fighting breeds and was intended to be the show version of the american Pitbull Terrier.
The American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier are closely related breeds, sharing a common ancestry as recently as the early 1900s. It is still common practice for dogs to be dual registered (registered as an American Staffordshire Terrier with one dog breed registry, and as an American PitBull Terrier with another.)

The main physical difference between the breeds is that the American Staffordshire Terrier is not permitted to have red (”Dudley”) nose leather, whereas American Pitbull Terriers may have either red or black nose leather. The American Staffordshire Terrier is also often of larger bone structure, head size and weight than their American Pit Bull Terrier cousins.

Because of the physical similarities, a pedigree is the only reliable way to distinguish between dogs from these two breeds. Even experienced AKC judges can find it hard to distinguish between dogs from these two breeds merely on the basis of the small physical differences.

In terms of temperament, the American Staffordshire Terrier is generally accepted to be less tenacious and less dog aggressive (less “game”) than the American Pitbull Terrier. However this distinction is merely a matter of degree, and both breeds exhibit dogs at either end of the temperament spectrum.

Answer 3

To the girl above me. American Pit Bull Terriers and Staffies are NOT the same breed of dog, and "pit bull" is not a breed.

The American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier are closely related breeds, sharing a common ancestry as recently as the early 1900s. It is still common practice for dogs to be dual registered (registered as an American Staffordshire Terrier with one dog breed registry, and as an American PitBull Terrier with another.)

The main physical difference between the breeds is that the American Staffordshire Terrier is not permitted to have red ("Dudley") nose leather, whereas American Pitbull Terriers may have nose leather of any colour, including red, black and blue. The American Staffordshire Terrier is also often of larger bone structure, head size and weight than their American Pit Bull Terrier cousins.

Because of the physical similarities, a pedigree is the only reliable way to distinguish between dogs from these two breeds. Even experienced AKC judges can find it hard to distinguish between dogs from these two breeds merely on the basis of the small physical differences.

In terms of temperament, the American Staffordshire Terrier is generally accepted to be less tenacious and less dog aggressive (less "game") than the American Pit Bull Terrier. However this distinction is merely a matter of degree, and both breeds exhibit dogs at either end of the temperament spectrum.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a much larger and heavier dog than the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, to which it is also closely related.

Answer 4

Dog aggression and gameness ARE NOT THE SAME THING. I have never seen a game STAFFY TAFFY, they are for show and no go. A true game APBT is unlike anything you would ever see and my bet is that you never will. To me, the difference is like night and day.

Answer 5

I know. Do you? Or you just messin with us? Check with the American Kennel Club. YOu know what? I think you people know how to use the internet for information, but you're either lonely or bored and addicted to your monitor. Don't get a dog, okay? It will need your attention. And I'm not sure you have it to give.

Answer 6

A Staffofdshire is a Pit Bull with english ancestory.

Answer 7

apbt? you mean a pitbull? A stratfordshire terrier is the "show" name for a pit so people can enter them in dog shows pretty much. (I have one they make great dogs by the way.)