What is the difference between the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier & Amer. Pitbull Terrier?

Question

Are these three breeds pretty much all the same, somewhat similar, or completely different as far as breed,temperment,etc? I've heard theres one of these inpaticular that are good with kids and other ppl. have said they're all pitbulls and bad???

Answer 1

All are considered "pit bulls."

Some people think that they are different, and some think they are the same.

Originially, they all came from the same breeding stock, but as show lines and working lines arised, the breeding stock split.

I have 2 American Pit Bull Terriers, which can also be registered as American Staffordshire Terriers.

Please email me at [e-mail] and I have some good info to share with you about these dogs, choosing one for a family pet, where to get them, etc.

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Answer 2

When American Pit Bull Terrier enthusiasts approached the AKC (American Kennel Club) to begin registering APBTs, the English Bull Terrier (like Spuds McKenzie) people lobbied against it., so did the English Bulldog people. Apparently, they thought the name, American Pit Bull Terrier, was too similar to the name of their breed. The AKC reached a compromise in which they registered APBTs under the name American Staffordshire Terrier. At some point later, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier also came about, and is also the same breed. In fact, many dogs were registered both with the ADBA and UKC as APBTs and with the AKC as AmStaffs. I know some people who have dual-registered dogs to this day. The AKC didn't begin vigorously protesting that they are the same breed until the 60's and 70's, when pit bulls were bestowed with a reputation for attacking people. Pit bulls have existed as a specific, unique breed for well over 500 years. the bad rap came along for APBTs for the same reason as Dobermans, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds also had been accused of "turning" on their owners. That reason is simply the sudden popularity of the breed among people who didn't really understand the unique requirements of keeping them.

The two strains have been, for the most part, kept seperate for such a very long time that many people reasonably consider them different breeds.

The name APBT was only coined for the purpose of registering pit bulls. Prior to the fad of registering them, the breed was known as bulldogs, pit dogs, and other, similar, generic names. Most of the fanciers in the old days never registered their dogs, and didn't care about ever doing so. Pedigrees were usually jealously guarded secrets because breeders regarded their method of breeding as their secret to winning. In reality, their only secret for producing winning dogs was that they bred their best males to their best females.

In genetic terms and taxonomic terms, AmStaffs and pit bulls are the same breed of dog, and their is no scientific way to tell one from the other.

Answer 3

These are all the same breed , and are all considered to be pit bulls , the chief difference between this breed and other varieties of pit bull is size , Staffordshire 's tend to be taller than English varieties , as do most american varieties of dogs from German shepherds to Rottweilers , as with most dogs the most important thing in the way they socialize in your household is the way that they were raised , and whether or not they are line bred , or bred with close family members , usually done by breeders who are trying to increase the likelihood of certain characteristics , color etc. Your best bet with any breed of dog is to get it from a reputable breeder , and meet the parents of the pup , see what their temperment is , and have fun with your new pup no matter what breed you settle on .

Answer 4

As you've probably noticed, it depends who you ask! Am Staffs and Staffy Bulls are two distinct breeds according to the AKC. Am Staffs can indeed be registered as APBTs with the UKC, but not vice versa as far as I know. There is no widely accepted definition of the term "pit bull" - jurisdictions with pit bull bans often have their own distinct definitions, sometimes including Staffy Bulls, sometimes not. The term is often used to label any mixed breed dog with a (subjectively) macho appearance.

For information on Am Staffs (all-purpose farm dogs, btw), visit www.amstaff.org.

No breed of dog is inherently vicious. Properly bred, loved, and trained dogs of all breeds are good with kids. I personally find that these dogs often rehabilitate with exceptional ease and reliability (as opposed to the abused and/or vicious Goldens I've worked with) due to the adaptability, innate stability, and devotion of most that I've come across. When in the hands of the average owner or rescuer, however, truly successful rehabilitation (where the dog is reliable off-lead and good with kids/pets) can be slow or, more often, non-existent. After a brief rehabilitation period, abused "pit bull" type dogs can and do go to loving homes with young children. Many highly compassionate rescuers and owners tend to be overly accepting of these dogs' histories, sometimes barely attempting to rid them of behaviour problems by placing them in homes without other dogs or children. I never ever adopt out a dog until it is confident, friendly, and perfectly relaxed/affectionate with kids, cats, birds, and other dogs.

Answer 5

they are all diffrent breeds bread for simaler purpous.
fighting
bating
weight pulling.

most of these breeds are good with kids but they have all been given bad raps as some irrispnsoible people still train them to fight and treat them bad which turns them nasty (this would do this to any breed if treated wrong) but if they are bread and trarted and trained right they can make great pets,
but i wouldnt advise any breed first bread for fighting to be owned by a novis only by people who have owned dogs befor as they can be more domanant

Answer 6

They are all the same breed.

Answer 7

they are also called "rat terrier"!

they were originally bred to "ferret" out rodents..