Comparison: American Staffordshire Terrier and Bull Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier and Bull Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

American Staffordshire Terrier
Photo: State Farm, CC BY 2.0, source
Bull Terrier
Photo: DangerousBob, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
American Staffordshire TerrierBull Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
CategoryMedium–
Height at withers43–48 cm–
Life span12–14 years10–14 years
Recognition features
  • Broader and heavier than its British relative, 43-48 cm
  • Short coat in various colours
  • Broad skull and muscular body
  • Egg-shaped head without a stop
  • Muscular, compact build
  • Short smooth coat, white or coloured
CoatShort smooth coat, various colours.Short smooth coat, white or coloured.
PurposeThe American line of Staffordshire bull terriers from the 19th century; later a family and show dog.Bred in 19th-century England from Bulldogs and terriers for dog fighting, later turned into a companion.

Breed page: American Staffordshire Terrier · Breed page: Bull Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.