Would the American Staffordshire Terrier be a good apartment dog?

Question

I am going to move into an apartment and I am looking for good apartment dog. I really dont like small dogs so I am looking for a medium sized dog. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

Answer 1

I would stay away from any terrier breed. I have a Jack Russell Terrier, and the nature of the terrier beast is just that they need a lot of excercise. Also, terriers will chase just about anything, including bugs, shadows, noises, that moves or makes noise in any way. They do bark quite a bit too. I don't think it would be your best bet if you are an apartment dweller. Same goes for beagles... they howl, as do any other hound breeds. Chihuahuas and Pomeranians bark a lot too- I think it's a small dog thing... they all think they are much bigger than they actually are.

I know someone who has two italian greyhounds and live in an apartment. They are smaller than greyhounds, so medium sized. They do like to run, so if you get this breed, be sure that you are close to a dog park of some kind, or that he/she goes for plenty of walks. Otherwise, they are very peaceful animals that don't really bark.

Poodles aren't bad.. .they don't shed hair at all! And, don't really require that much excercise.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Actually that is incorrect. Staffordshire terrier is what you raise it to be. I have a friend who has had his staffordshire terrier for over 8 years now living in a 1 bedroom apartment with it. The dog is very well behaved and sits home around 8-9 hours alone everyday. It does not bark nor does it destroy the house, that's because while he was growing up my friend spent 2-3 hours with him every day after work to show him who is the boss and that he is the alfa. As long as this dog is well aware that you are the boss he will do anything you wish it to. It all depends how you train it and how the dog also will see your behavior and copy it. My friend did beat his dog once in a while but not like hard beating or anything.. stuff like slapping over the butt or over the nose lightly so the dog understands what he can and can't do. Also food will not make this dog listen to you any better, you must show him that things get done your way. Now don;'t think that you should beat him up..no.. like I said light slapping and showing him you are superior and his boss from the time he is a puppy. Do not beat it because if you do he will be hateful and aggressive. Show him love as much as you can, but don't allow him to cross the line. Also for exercise.. he needs like 1 to 2 hrs exercise a day.. make him play catch or have him run outside.. I'd recommend socializing the dog from a very early age as these dogs can be quite dangerous with other dogs as they have weird mood swings and can attack and kill another dog.. They will not be this way if you do not train them or allow them to be this way. If you allow it to be this way he will do what he thinks he wants. Also i recommend castrating the dog.. that will take away from their enormous energy.. if you don't want SUCH an energetic dog. Also feed it 3 times a day don't give him more except treats if he does what you want him to, and never allow him to bite you or scratch you from the time he is baby if you do, he will think that ,that is allowed and someday might bite you more seriously while you two are playing. Some amstaffs have a mind of their own. If you think he is not good socializing with other animals.. just walk him with a mouth cover thingy when you go out with him. Also when you raise it DO not allow him under any circumstance to pull you to the direction he wants.. pull him back from time when he is baby so he walks at your pace.

Answer 3

FACTS ABOUT STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIERS:

Grooming and Physical Needs:
Grooming: A little grooming needed.
Trimming & Stripping: No trimming or stripping of the coat needed.
Coat: Short coat.
Shedding: Very light.
Exercise: Lots of exercise needed.
Jogging: A fair jogging companion.
Indoors: Moderately active indoors.
Apartments: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised.
Outdoor Space: A small yard is sufficient.
Climate: Does well in most climates.
Owner: Not recommended for novice owners.
Longevity: Fairly long lifespan (about 12-15 years).


ACCORDING TO THESE FACTS FROM WWW.US.IAMS.COM AN American Staffordshire Terrier WILL DO GOOD IN AN APARTMENT IF THEY ARE sufficiently exercised.

Answer 4

The AmStaff could be a great apartment dog, but only if you go on several walks every day and visit the dog park where it can run and socialize with other dogs.

American Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are all very energetic breeds that have strong minds. They need to be properly trained and socialized so they don't become shy and aggressive like any breed.

If you do decide on this very awesome breed, I beg of you to enroll him or her in obedience classes so there are no more newspaper headlines that read: "Pit Bull Attacks" All three breeds are great dogs that can love and get along with even a mouse, but unfortunately, the media exploits the abused and untrained ones that make mistakes. So, don't feed the media shark!

Answer 5

According to the Roger Caras Dog Book, the American Staffordshire Terrier gets a 6 out of 10 as far as suitability for apartment life goes, with the condition that they are properly exercised [10 on the scale being the least suited]. Coat care gets a 1 out of 10 [minimal care required], and amount of exercise required gets a 7.5 out of 10 [quite of bit of exercise is required]. GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

The term pit bull refers to three breeds of dogs, Staffordshire terriers, pit bull terriers, and bull terriers. AKC has you register pit bull terriers as amstaffs. This is an unreasonable request fro myour landlords. Just have your vet say that he is an amstaff, not a pit, they don't know the difference or they would have known that pit bull refers to all three. They are great dogs, I have one, and when people ask what he is I say american staffordshire and they never een make the conection unless they know something about dogs.

Answer 7

If you are prepared and willing to walk the dog 3-5 miles each day then yes. I have a pit/lab mix and we live in an apartment. She gets walked a minimum of 3 miles a day, but preferably, closer to 5. They are still moderately active indoors, they like to play and tug, etc. So you may need to have an open floorplan, no coffee table in the center or anything like that... We had to rearrange as she got bigger. It is a lot harder to find an apartment when you have a dog, let alone a big dog, and a breed that is often discriminated against. If you do your research and decide to get an Am Staff, make sure you are dedicated to the dog and will not simply give him/her up if it becomes hard to find a living situation. Good luck!

Answer 8

Staffordshire Terriers will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and will do alright without a yard. This breed prefers warm climates.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanstaffordshire.htm

Answer 9

I think a staffordshire would be find just create the pup when your not home and at night give him/her lot of exersize i learn lots of exercise eliminates alot of behavior problems.Good luck!
I have a pitbull and i walk him in the morning bout 10-15 minutes. and in the evening when its not so hot 30- 1 hour! also plays inside!

Answer 10

With the right care, management and training the AmStaff works well in almost any living arrangement. Without those things, though, he's a disaster in any.

In other words, its more about how its kept than what's in the keep. Do you see?