American Staffordshire Terrier

An exceptionally strong stocky dog, the American Staffordshire Terrier is known for their big head, thick neck and muscular body. Despite their look and reputation, these dogs can be very sweet loving dogs. They are fiercely loyal and a happy outgoing dog for owners that can handle their strength.

Health Tests Recommended for American Staffordshire Terriers

If you are buying an American Staffordshire Terriers puppy you should make sure that your breeder has tested the parents and puppy for potential congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. illnesses.  The breeder should be able to provide you with the test results for both the parents and any results for puppies being sold.   Each test has different criteria and different types of results so you may want to review the results with a veterinarian if the breeder is unable to answer your questions on the results to your satisfaction.   By taking the time to discuss testing results you wi

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Common Inherited Illnesses in the American Staffordshier Terrier

These are the most common inherited illnesses in the American Staffordshier Terrier.  American Staffordshier Terriers can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent.  If you are thinking of breeding American Staffordshier Terriers please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring. 

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