Answer: No! The American Staffordshire Terriers are not hypoallergenic canines, although they only shed their fur on an occasional basis and they are known to produce very little dander as well.
Answer: Yes! The Amstaffs are very friendly and kind to kids. They always remain quite gentle and careful whenever they are around a small child and they also like to play various light-hearted games with fun-loving children. And thus, this is considered to be a pretty suitable breed for kids of all ages.
Answer: Most Amstaffs do take a lot of time before they start trusting other pooches. These canines are not known to be highly friendly and warm with other dogs and if they are trained properly, they mostly remain quiet and reserved around other canines. But untrained Amstaffs can be fairly aggressive toward new dogs that they meet, especially if they are of the same gender. Proper socialization and constant training are of utmost importance for the American Staffordshire Terriers so as to become a bit more comfortable and sociable with other canines.
Answer: Generally, the Amstaffs are not known to get along that well with most other household pets including cats. These dogs mostly remain very reserved with other animals but some Amstaffs also have the habit of chasing down other smaller household animals such as cats. But these dogs can become a bit more cordial and friendlier with other animals through constant training, guidance, and socialization.
Answer: Yes! The American Staffordshire Terriers are pretty amazing guard dogs. They are highly territorial as well and thus, they not only protect their family members and owners from any kind of external threat and harm but they also efficiently look after their homes and property.
Answer: The American Staffordshire Terrier is not considered to be an apartment friendly breed. But if these canines remain contented and happy and all their exercise needs are properly fulfilled on a regular basis, then they can slowly learn to adjust to the apartment lifestyle.
Answer: Amstaffs are not known to shed a lot. These canines only shed on an occasional basis and that too in a fairly limited manner.
Answer: No! The American Staffordshire Terrier is not a very good breed for first-time owners. These canines require the training and guidance from a skilled and experienced owner so as to become more gregarious and sociable in nature. A novice owner will not be able to properly guide these canines due to lack of experience and knowledge and because of that, this breed is not highly recommended to first-time or inexperienced dog owners.
Answer: The Amstaffs are not known to be excessive barkers. They do vocalize when they are guarding their homes or when they detect the presence of a stranger. They also sometimes bark (in a soft tone) to get the attention of their owners and loved ones, but apart from all this, they don’t bark or howl all that much.
Answer: The exercise requirements of the Amstaffs are quite manageable. Long slow-paced walks in a park or an open area on a daily basis are good for these dogs. They are also very playful in nature and thus regular play sessions should also be given to them as it will keep them fit, healthy and happy. If given proper training and exercise, these canines also do quite well in various dog sporting events like agility, obedience et cetera.
Answer: No! Amstaffs don’t do quite well when they are left all alone for a long period of time. These pooches are people-oriented dogs and they love the company of their owners, family members, and loved ones. When left alone, they can become highly sad, restless and even frustrated which is certainly not very good for their mental health and happiness. Thus, it is highly recommended not to leave Amstaffs alone in the house for long periods of time.
Answer: The American Staffordshire Terriers are fairly easy to train, especially if an experienced and knowledgeable owner is involved in the process. These dogs are very responsive and agreeable during the training sessions and they follow most instructions given to them by their owners with all their heart. But it is very important to start their obedience training from a young age as it will be a lot easier to teach other things to this canine once he has learned about obedience, compliance, and discipline.
Answer: The American Staffordshire Terriers have fairly minimal grooming requirements. Their coat is only needed to be brushed once every week so as to remove extra loose hair from their body. Occasional baths are more than enough for them to remain neat and clean but their ears should be regularly checked for any signs of wax formation and if there is any cleaning required, then it should be given as soon as possible. And finally, their nails must be trimmed on a regular basis as well because overly long nails can cause a lot of pain to the canines especially while walking or running.
Answer: The Amstaffs have an above average tolerance to heat. They can survive in moderately warm areas but they are definitely not very well suited for extremely hot and high-temperature regions.
Answer: The American Staffordshire Terriers have a subpar tolerance to cold. They may reside comfortably in moderately cold regions but they do require a lot of care and protection from their owners.
Answer: Yes! The American Staffordshire Terriers are pretty intelligent and smart canines. They have great learning and thinking skills and their problem-solving abilities are also quite decent.
Answer: Properly trained Amstaffs are fairly friendly and affectionate with strangers. These dogs remain kind and gentle with most people they encounter and are even happy to get some belly rubs from them. But it is very important to teach the difference between a good and bad stranger to the Amstaffs as then they are known to behave accordingly with the new people.
Answer: The Amstaffs can drool a fair amount but only on certain occasions. They mostly drool in a heavy manner after eating/drinking something or sometimes when they are excited, but apart from this, these canines don’t slobber all that much.
Answer: Yes! Bringing an American Staffordshire Terrier home can be a little expensive for most people out there. But they try to make up for this through their moderate maintenance needs. These canines do require a fair amount of training and guidance from their owners so as to become a bit more gregarious and comfortable with others but their grooming and exercise needs are quite manageable. And because of this, these pooches are not considered to be extremely high-maintenance.
Answer: The Amstaffs have a subpar availability in India. They are available in some of the bigger cities of this country but when it comes to finding these canines in most of the smaller regions of India, then it is still pretty hard to find them.
Answer: The average price of an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy in India is around ₹35,000 to ₹45,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Generally, the Amstaffs don’t really enjoy spending their time inside a water body and there is a fairly big reason for that – they are not great at swimming. These pooches are likely to struggle when they are inside a pool or a lake. They have a dense body and thus they have a hard time staying above the surface of the water.
Answer: The American Staffordshire Terriers mostly come in the following colors which are listed below:
Answer: The Amstaffs are fairly healthy canines and they have a decent lifespan of about 12-15 years. If these pooches are consistently given proper care, exercise, nutrition, and protection, then some of them may even live longer than 15 years of age.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the American Staffordshire Terriers are Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Cardiac Disease, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Cerebellar Ataxia, and Skin & Coat Allergies.