Temperament of the
American Staffordshire Terrier
The
American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the Amstaff, is an agile, graceful and
powerful dog all in one. The Amstaff represents beauty at its finest and is an
extremely elegant dog but still manages to retain its impression of great
strength.
Some
points about the Amstaff that all potential puppy buyers should be aware of are:
The Amstaff is a
great family companion and is especially good with children.
The Amstaff is an elegant and graceful dog but one must not forget it is also an extremely powerful dog.
The Amstaff should
be well socialised with all kinds of animals and people. Obedience training is
highly recommended.
The Amstaff is
extremely athletic and agile and excels at agility and obedience.
To get the most out
of your Amstaff it is suggested that they spend time inside the home, are walked
regularly and kept well trained and socialised.
The Amstaff is not a
breed that can be left in the backyard. They love to spend lots of time with
their owners. If you want a dog to put in your backyard and not have inside the
house the Amstaff is not for you.
The Amstaff loves to
please its owners.
The Amstaff is like
a court jester – they take great pride in making you laugh at their silly
antics. They are the GREAT entertainer – you can spend hours laughing at them.
A bored Amstaff is a
destructive Amstaff, make sure your dog has lots of play time with you as well
as training and exercise.
