Confident, Smart, Good-Natured
AmStaffs are stocky, muscular bull-type terriers standing 17 to 19 inches at the shoulder. The head is broad, the jaws well defined, the cheekbones pronounced, and the dark, round eyes are set wide apart. AmStaff movement is agile and graceful, with a springy gait that advertisesโฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
The only dog bed backed by a clinical study โ worth every cent for larโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
Best suited to owners with some dog experience โ difficulty rated 4/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
A intelligent temperament makes it a reliable companion for the right household.
Working heritage means it needs a job or structured activity โ under-stimulation leads to problem behaviours.
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FCI Group
Group 3 โ Terriers
Section
Terriรซrs van het type buldog
Status
recognized