What is the difference between an American Staffordshire Terrier and an American Stafford Terrier?

Answer 1

Nothing they are the same exact dogs.

Answer 2

i will basically answer as a Staffie proprietor, by no potential had a Am team: a million) Which breed is stronger? i think the AM 2) Which breed is greater convenient to coach? the two are soooo speedy & smart, oftentimes very food stimulated!! 3) Which breed is greater helpful with little ones? do not think of there is any distinction if raised stunning!! Mine adore my 2yr previous, even my rescues!! 4) If a intruder did wreck into my abode, would desire to a american staffordshire terrier take care of my kin if the intruder threatened us? 5) If a intruder broke into my abode, would desire to a staffordshire bull terrier take care of my kin if the intruder threatened us? Lol!! regrettably they had be greater probable to lick them to loss of existence!! yet they have a fierce bark!! 6) What are the temperament differences between the two breeds? do not think of there is one, Staffies greater often than not are purely the main loving canines... they actually do believe they are lap canines!! whether or not that's my 14" woman or my sixteen" 3 st woman!! Lol!! Please rescue tho, there are maximum of in shelters, considered one of mine is a foster, even though it rather would be a miracle if we can get her a house... :(

Answer 3

They are the same. And it's a newer name for the American Pitt Bull Terrier, who gets a bad rap and can actually be a great dog.

Answer 4

American Staffordshire Terrier sounds more "correct" :)
while a Pitbull sounds more familiar :))))

Answer 5

its the same breed just pronounced differently

however their is that american pit bull
staffordshire terrier and american pittbull terrior

all the same dog but bred to make these different breeds

Answer 6

From the Staffordshire Standard-Bearer, Vol.1, No.10, Dated October 1, 1958. Reprinted in STCA's mag, 3rd qtr 95, submitted by Mrs. I.N.Stinson and Jennifer Cullison

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AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA:

The Constitution of the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America says: "The object of this Club shall be to encourage the breeding of purebred Staffordshire Terriers, more commonly know in this country as "Yankee Terriers" or "American Pit Bullterriers"; to develop and bring to perfection their naturally high qualities;...."

Please note that our Constitution recognizes that the Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bullterrier as one and the same. Also, that one of the objects of the club is to develop and bring to perfection their NATURALLY high qualities.

The American Pit Bullterrier is one of the oldest American Breeds. It was popular in this country before either the United Kennel Club or American Kennel Club was founded. A hundred years ago my grandfather referred to it as Brindle Bull dog; as such it was the foundation stock of the Boston Terrier. Fifty years ago when I first became acquainted with the breed it was known as the American Bull Terrier. This name was popularly adopted to distinguish it from the then recently imported (white, English) Bullterrier which had been developed by crossing the English prototype of our breed with an all-white English Terrier about 1860. Later the UKC inserted the word "Pit" into the name and my first registered dog was a Pit Bull Terrier. Still later the AKC classified them as Staffordshire Terriers.

Throughout its history, regardless of its name, the naturally high qualities which it is the object of the Parent Club to develop and
bring to perfection, hae been typical of the breed. during the past 22 years we have tried to breed the best traditional type. The physical characteristics of this type as expressed in our official Standard were set by over a century and a half of selective breeding for the perfect Pit dog. The temperamental characteristics were set by untold centuries of selective breeding for a trustworthy guard dog and companion. The Staffordshire Terrier is not a new breed. If it is purebred all its ancestors a few generations back were American Pit Bullterriers, and all of its characteristics should be typical of the "natural high qualities" of the American Pit Bullterrier.

The name Staffordshire Terrier is of recent origin. When the
American Kennel Club decided to recognize our breed they already had a breed registered simply as "Bullterrier" with a parent club known as the "Bullterrier Club of America". Any combination of American and Bullterrier was thought to be confusing. THE NEW NAME WAS NEVER INTENDED TO INDICATE A NEW BREED. (emphasis present in letter as written)

During the negotiations for recognition our people encountered
considerable opposition, chiefly from the well entrenched Bullterrier group. It was claimed that our breed, the American Pit Bullterrier, was vicious and mean, suitable only for pit fighting, unreliable and not a fit companion of man or beast. After considerable work involving countless hours of conference and research our people were able to persuade the AKC that the American Pit Bullterrier was a loyal and affectionate companion, fit to be accepted into the best human and canine society.

In the past several months this smear campaign against our
breed has been resumed. This time it is being carried on
by "Staffordshire Terrier people". ALthough they cannot deny that only a few generations back all our stock was UKC registered American Pit Bullterriers, they seem to think they can increase the popularity of our breed by claiming American Pit Bullterriers are vicious, have to be fed through a heavy wire fence with longhandled shovels, etc.

One kennel advertising in a dog magazine says that their kennel "added a quality that is indispensable if a dog is to be a companion and make his home with his master rather than to be chained to awaiting his death in the pits". This they have done in about 15 years, having bred a few generations? Teddy Roosevelt, who owned and loved one of our dogs for its loyal companionship before these people were born would say "Bosh!"

Another "friend" who is more vitriolic started out to buy a bullterrier two years ago and ended up with a Staf. Since then he has become an expert on the breed and its bloodlines. None of the enemies of our breed were ever so vicious in their attacks on it. His diatribes are filled with references to neurotic, escapee(s) from the couch and denunciations of UKC registered dogs. I wonder how he would classify himself if in his truthseeking he learned that both the sire and dam of his dogs are registered with UKC as American Pit Bullterriers.

I have a Staffordshire Terrier - American Pit Bullterrier who talks. The other night, before he started his supper, he bowed his head
and I heard him say: "Protect me from my friends, I can protect myself from my enemies."

W.M.Whitaker
Sept.11, 1958
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Answer 7

the letters s-h-i-r-e - which someone forgot to put on the latter dog's breed.

They're the same breed of dog - one happens to have a more literate owner.

Answer 8

they are the same, one is a shoter way of saying it. Also known as the AmStaff, Staffy, and AST.