American Staffordshire Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

American Staffordshire Terrier needs 3-4 cups of high-quality food each day, divided into two meals.

Increase the amount of food if they are highly active and engage in frequent physical activity. Fresh, clean water should be made available at all times.

The American Staffordshire Terrier has a short coat with fine hair approximately a half-inch length. They are known for being minimal shedders. To keep the shedding under control, they will need to be brushed once a week.

Brushing them once a week with a rubber grooming mitt or tool or a de-shedding glove will help remove dead hair and maintain its appearance.

It doesn't take so much effort to groom them. Their coat may be either trimmed with clippers or by stripping (a process by which the coat is thinned and shortened with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) a mix of both.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, indicating an infection.

Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early. Make grooming a pleasant experience for them, complete with encouragement and treats, and you'll be paving the way for simple vet assessments and other handling when they are older.

American Staffordshire Terriers are powerful and active. They need to have physical activity on a regular basis. To be at its best, this breed requires daily training as well as some mental games. A long run or a fun game of ball are excellent ways to bond with an American Staffordshire terrier.

Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature and check their heartbeat, among other things. Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a wonderful family companion since it is loving, loyal, and nice with anyone. Strangers are even treated with some courtesy. Playful and generally excellent with children, but may be too protective. They should be supervised while near youngsters, just like any other large dogs.

American Staffordshire Terriers are clever and eager to please, making them extremely trainable; nevertheless, their intellect needs mental stimulation. Reinforce positive treatment to motivate them more.

American Staffordshire Terriers are bright and friendly towards other pets, in general. They like playing with other dogs in a park during a stroll or when off-leash. However, they also need to be socialized with other animals from an early age so they don't become aggressive around them.