
Amstaf ..
American Staffordshire Terrier - one of breeds of dogs, belonging to a group terriers, is classified to section Terrier in the type of bull .
PS: Common Name Amstaf.
Historical
There are different versions about the creation of the breed. One of them says that the breed comes from bullterrierów , dogs bred to fight bulls. AKC, FCI recognized and breed Staffordshire Terrier in 1936 year. In 1972 the name was changed to American Staffordshire Terrier.
Appearance
Construction
American Staffordshire Terrier dog makes an impression with strong relative to their weight and height. It is a powerful dog, muscular, yet agile, alert to the signals environment. It is compact, with very long legs, not tucked up.
- Head: Medium length, well sprung. Skull broad. Clearly visible cheek muscles. Stop clearly marked, the ears are set high.
- Ears: They can be cut or not. Preferred are the ears cut, which should be short, broken a rose, or highly bent forward. Pendulous ears clearly a fault.
- Eyes: Dark, round, deep-set, widely spaced. Eyelids can not be pink.
- Muzzle: Medium length, rounded on the upper part, with lines clearly falling under the eyes. Jaws powerful looking. The lower jaw should be strong, capable of a strong grip.
- Lips: Equal and tight, no sagging sections.
- Teeth: Upper incisors touching the outer surface of the incisors lower.
- Truffle : Definitely black.
- Neck: Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to root of the head. Medium length. There is no dewlap.
- Body: Shoulders strong and muscular. Wide, obliquely set spatula.
Topline: Back is short, slightly from the withers to zadowi. Croup short, gently sloping to the tail. Loin slightly arched.
- Chest: Ribs well sprung, broad and flat, well-connected among themselves. The front legs spaced to permit the development of a broad and deep chest.
- Tail: A relatively short in proportion to the size of the dog, set on low, clearly tapering towards cienkiemu the top. Do not wrap, it should not be carried above the backline. Never cut.
- Limbs:
- forelegs : Straight, strong, round bone. Vertical metacarpus. None of the smallest bend forward.
- Hindquarters: Well muscled, elongated gradually tapered legs, not distorted neither in nor out. Feet medium size, compact and well arched.
- Movement: A flexible, without rocking, nietoczący. In the trot, a symmetrical movement (nieskośny).
coat and coloring
- Fur: Short, tight, hard to the touch and shiny.
- Color: limit all types of coat, uniform, color, and spotted, though uniformly white coat, with more than 80% of the preponderance of white, black and tan brown and liver is not recognition.
Disadvantages
Any deviation from the characteristics described in the pattern, a defect that must be evaluated according to their degree of occurrence. Males should have two normal nuclei educated in scrotum.
UTILIZATION
American Staffordshire Terrier today is used as a family dog.
behavior and character
American Staffordshire Terrier is a dynamic, bold and energetic animal, hence, have a high need for movement. Its very useful service life in the countryside, where he cleans the area with pests. Laying a strong dog that is to subordinate it to the guide from the puppy. It has a tendency to brawl because its original purpose, so the puppies should be taught from the beginning of friendly relations with other dogs. Amstaffy require close contact with the owner.
Popularity
American Staffordshire Terriers in Poland appeared recently in the early 90s Although this, in a short time became popular, which gave rise to many farms that sell dogs without pedigrees.
Trivia
- The U.S. American Staffordshire Terrier can be recorded in the two organizations as a kennel American Pit Bull Terrier .
- Many breeders pit bulls (especially in USA) crosses the lines of American Staffordshire Terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier in order to improve the exterior .
- First American Staffordshire Terriers in Poland from the USA appeared in Poznan culture "Florida", which since 1990 years keeping dogs on the basis of the American line of Woods [citation needed ] .
- In Britain a ban possession and bring in Pit Bull Terrier which are included in both the American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers.
American Staffordshire Terrier | |
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Amstaff, American Staffordshire terrier, Ast | |
Country of | United States |
Dimensions | |
Height | 1946-1948 cm (male), 43 - 46 cm (female) |
Weight should be proportionate to the increase in | |
Classification | |
FCI | Group III, Section 3, the pattern No. 286 |
AKC | Terriers |
ANKC | Grupa 2 - (Terriers) |
CKC | Grupa 4 - Terriers |
NZKC | Terrier |
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