American Staffordshire Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the American Staffordshire Terrier to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-80 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Heart murmurs
Skin allergies
Cerebellar ataxia
Thyroid disorders
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn Brindle
Blue Fawn Brindle
Brown
Brown
Brown Brindle
Brown Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Sable
Fawn Sable
Liver
Liver
Liver Brindle
Liver Brindle
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Red Sable
Red Sable
Seal Brown
Seal Brown
Silver and White
Silver and White
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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