If you were to bring up the American Staffordshire Terrier in a conversation, many people wouldn’t know what dog you’d be talking about.
” Is that a Pit Bull? ” is the typical response when someone meets an American Staffordshire Terrier for the first time.
It’s true. Amstaffs and Pitbull Terriers can look much the same – often so much the same that experts can’t tell them apart.
Here is a list of the American staffordshire terrier top 10 facts that might open up some eyes about this feared and largely shunned breed.
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Timestamps:
00:00 American Staffordshire Terrier Top 10 Facts
00:38 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #10: Amstaffs Are a Victim Of Stigma
01:24 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #9: Amstaffs are banned in several countries
01:41 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #9: “Lock Jaw” Myth
02:16 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #7: Amstaffs are Fearless Breeds
02:47 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #6: Amstaffs are not for first-time owners
03:19 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #5: Amstaffs are originally called “Staffordshire Terriers”
03:45 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #4: Amstaffs are good with children
04:15 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #3: Amstaffs are Amstaffs are good family dog
04:43 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #2: Amstaff vs Pitbull Differences
04:55 American Staffordshire Terrier FACTS #1: Exercise is a great way to bond with Amstaff
05:27 Have You Ever Owned An Amstaff?
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Thanks for the video- pretty spot on with their behaviors. I had my dog gene tested and he was 80% AmStaff and 20% American Bulldog. Scary smart- he house and fetch trained himself. He was a dumpster dog found by a friend of mine. Lazy though, He actually slept thru both Hurricanes Irma and Maria (Cat 5's btw) when we lived in St Croix, USVI. He's even replaced my brother as favorite son by my Mom!
Have a half border collie/half amstaff, best dog I have ever known. M grandmother lived her whole life around dogs of all kinds and she felt the same way about him.
1:00 FALSE The four Pitbull type breeds are the American Pitbull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Bully.
I have had the pleasure of owning a couple of great dogs before I adopted "Stanley". A Husky, and Beagle and now Stanley an AMStaff. While I loved both of the others, Stanley has proven to be my favorite. He is loving, kind and fearless. I have never seen him back down from any dog or situation. Having said that, he wants to sleep in my lap anytime I get in the recliner. He loves meeting strangers on our walks, if they are not afraid of him, he always makes new friends.
The best dog in the world
I think our Sugar Belle is an AmStaff but we are waiting on DNA results just cause it would be interesting. She was a throw away puppy on the side of the road and is a sweet heart, loving and gentle with everyone. A bit smaller than the dogs in the video but has the same stance and characteristics. We also have a GSD and another mixed something Sammy. All are great with people and gentle. Exercise is huge around here so that point in the video is extremely important to know for any dog owner. No dog is bad it just hasn't been trained properly in my opinion. They are not kids or humans they are dogs.
I’ve had Amstaff my whole life. Smart, loyal and cheeky
Our family is happier sobre our AmStaff arrived a year ago! She’s sweet, lovable, loyal, and a real family member. Thank you so much for the great content!
I got one american staffy. One pitbull/german sheppard. One pitbull/mastiff and one bordercollie. All ar rescues. Lovely dogs those staffys
I WISHD ID HAD 7 AMSTAFFS
i want amstaff!
Never heard of ban on Amstaffs in Russia. I own one and believe me, there are many of them around, I know at least three in my hood which is just a couple of blocks.
Im a first time dog owner with an amstaff and best decision of my life. His the happest most friendly dog
I love a.staff..
I have a stuff…
I have three my cousin has two his sister has one and needless to say that we are in Amstaff when I Prescott my female I was a novice dog trainer she very protective of what is considered her home through learning with her my two males are completely opposite to the way she is they like going in the car they come to work with me
All of these facts and not mention of it's close relative the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Staffy is my breed, but I tend to watch YouTube recommendations of the AmStaff.
they are not banned in portugal, portugal has a lot of amstaff's
It's not true that Stafford banned in Ukraine )
First time owner of a Amstaff and I have to admit one of the best dog I have ever owned.
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I wished more people watched these maybe they wouldn't be so ignorant on the fact not every dog with a square head is a pitbull and to be honest do you know how hard it would be to try to find a pure blood pitbull the blood line has been so diluted over the years it's ridiculous I to have an amstaff best dog I've ever owned
My amstaff is a lovable amazing dog with a lot of love to give the only thing is that her anxiety gets the best of her she is amazing towards little kids and animals and cats except towards big dogs does anyone have this problem
Why is ear cropping still so prevalent. Every owner that willingly does it for cosmetic purposes should have their own ears cropped.
Amstaffs are the absolute best! 💯
Truly the most loving and dedicated breed. Mine never ceases to amaze me with how well he can communicate without even making a sound. The expressiveness of their faces is truly remarkable.
Our Amstaff is the most well adjusted, well behaved, intelligent dog. He is an absolute athlete. We run for miles every day, (bike). He is a great family dog.
its my favorit dog ever
The amstaff is pretty much a Pitbull the first registered amstaff was a purebreed American Pitbull Terrier registered to the UKC and AKC as a amstaff
We have a big male that loves LOVES our grandchildren he also loves our 3 other dogs and of course my wife and I. He is super gentle and super playful and is always excited when our kids bring their dogs over to play. He never shows any aggressive behavior unless he is protecting his family or other dogs I'm the family. When we go on hikes with the grandkids he doesn't let them get more than 10 feet away or ever out of his sight. He's a cuddle monster at bed time and the smartest dog we've ever had. He's mostly black with a white chest and white band around his neck and one white leg lol he is a bit bigger than described in the video weighing 80 pounds at his last vet visit to which the vet said … this boy hasn't got an ounce of fat on him he's just full of muscle. He also has accepted his role as number 2 in the pack of dogs behind our tiny 30 pound female Jack Husky mix yeah I said that right lol
In ROMANIA the AMSTAFF and PitBuLLS are alowed to own and to keep them outside or in the house. Nobody cares where you keep it ! If it is on your property is ok and if you have a leash on streets and for his mouth that cage , it is ok . So , you are allowed LEGAL in ROMANiA to own 100 Pittbulls and 100 Amstaff or even more , how much you wish ❤ , and by the way , these dogs are amazing friendly and protectors and good for all activities you have in this life ! 😉
Your video is nice and i like it , but because of fake information about the Law for Pittbulls and Amstaffs in Romania what you said , i must give you a dislike , but i will subscribe to your channel .
All the best ! 👍
By the way , i found your video serching to buy an AMSTAFF 🙂)))
AND i am romanian 🙂
They are LeGaL Dogs in Romania 🙂👍
And by the way again : i had one AMSTAFF with Pedigree and he had alot of muscles , but unfortunetly he died . 🙁
I think i have one he came from a shelter he is a big baby loves people
my american staffordshire terrier i rescued and fell in love she is 3
Lot of these don't seem to be 'facts', especially list of countries they are 'banned' in. I thought this was a reliable channel!
Princess Riley the 6 month old Amstaff goes everywhere with me that she isn't explicitly forbidden. I describe her as a honey ham sandwich with goof sauce. I love that she loves to cuddle up for naps after we go out and play. Affectionatness of these angels got turned up to 11 and I don't want to be without it ever again.
I may add here, that the Amstaff Terrier is not completely prohibited in Switzerland, but in certain regions.
Only uneducated you tubers would call those other breeds pit bulls, those are not pit bulls, there is only one breed of a dog that is a real pit bull and that's the American pit bull terrier all others are not pit bulls so don't even bother calling them pit bulls, and when you call other breeds pit bulls it only gives a bad undiserved reputation to the real pit bull.
I got my Amstaff without even knowing it was an Amstaff , they gave it to my for free when he was 2 months old , since then I have always taken him to the park and socialize him with other dogs and humans so far I’ve received good complements and people love him , he’s 8 months old now and loves to play , I’m proud of him and he’s my first dog
I love dogs and had some in the past 35 Years, but Amstaffs and pitbulls are by far the best. Relaxed, cool, calm and collected. They need good socialisation and they are the best friend you can have in your life. The negaitve side is: It´s like you lose a family member when you have to let them go. I still cry over my first pitbull, a female, who could smile and was highly intelligent. Had her from the shelter and she had three (!!!!) Owners before I got her with 10 month of age. They were overstrained by her power.
My amstaff came from showblood and unfortunately got epilepsy early on at 10months, but happy to say he's made it 11 years now, no seizures so far.
American staffs are my favorite dogs of all breeds. In my opinion they are more loyal then any dog or human I’ve ever dealt with and will take a bullet in a sec for his or her owner and family. I love my baby and would do the same for her. They show you true love and I thank her every day for teaching me how to love. Best way to say it is if you not ready for a child of your own then this is not the breed for you but if you are the best breed ever. I can walk her without a leash she on my side and on me 24 7 all yr around. Just need to spend time with them and you will the best friend ever more then any human can give. They really are a blessing from GOD. Yes they are a family dog but truly they will only listen to one person 100 %. And they can get up 100 lbs just depends on the blood line. Mine is 60 lbs and still growing she only 1yr and half on a diet. Her momma was 70 and daddy was 90 lbs. she super friendly but I just don’t allow anyone to come up to her because they really can feel a person vibe. Don’t believe In dog fighting but I seen her in action with over dogs trying to be Alphas and didn’t go well for them. Learn your dog they have there own personality. Reason why they have a bad wrap but to me it’s a good thing. If you know how to spend time and train them. Trust mine with my life!!!! Love pittes ❤
I had a Amstaff that was trained by a handler. The best dog ever! So smart and so loving. I'm in the process of getting another one.
yes i own an amstaff and he chews everything he can get his jaws on when we walk he drags me even with a choker chain but he's a great dog
Amstaff's are nice dogs
I just recently got another am staff this one is a male he is 4 months old ….. and I have a female am staff cross Pitbull she is a 5 year old she is very very protective…. she will not play any games when people are going passed the house she will go off ….. It people walk passed the car she will go off but if you walk her ….. She will say hello to some people….
i am currently the owner of an amstaff and I can confirm he is the bestest boy.