Marley'z Mum Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 this may seem like a silly question...... But i was wondering if someone could tell me, during looking through local paper in the puppies for sale section i have notice they advertise for american staffy's, english staffy's an staffordshire terriers, could sum1 please tell me what the difference is between these?? Not looking for a pup but i am curious to know the differences.... Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Stafffordshire Bull Terrier's are the breed that you see advertised as "English", which is actually their country of origin, the name "English" is commonly used by those who BYB and those who have no idea about the breed. Those who know, love and respect they breed call the SBT "Stafford" for short. "Staffy" is the name given to the generic brindle dog, that may or may not have any SBT in it. American Staffordshire Terrier is the known as the "Amstaff" for short. "Staffordshire Terrier" could be anything, who knows what people are referring to by that one The breeds are similar in some respects, but well bred dogs and bitches of both breeds are easily identifiable. Here's the links to the breed standards for both http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=46 http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=71 Below are Staffordshire Bull Terriers or "Staffords" American Staffordshire Terrier pics can be seen here on the breed pages http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/commun...ire-terrier.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley'z Mum Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 thanks SBT123, great pics they are adorable...... Its terrible what some ppl will do, when i am in the market for a new family member, i will be sure to ask on here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanati Whippets Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I am more into the sight hounds but SBT123.... you have some stunning looking dogs! They are just gorgeous! just thought i'd tell you. Stafffordshire Bull Terrier's are the breed that you see advertised as "English", which is actually their country of origin, the name "English" is commonly used by those who BYB and those who have no idea about the breed. Those who know, love and respect they breed call the SBT "Stafford" for short. "Staffy" is the name given to the generic brindle dog, that may or may not have any SBT in it. American Staffordshire Terrier is the known as the "Amstaff" for short. "Staffordshire Terrier" could be anything, who knows what people are referring to by that one The breeds are similar in some respects, but well bred dogs and bitches of both breeds are easily identifiable. Here's the links to the breed standards for both http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=46 http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=71 Below are Staffordshire Bull Terriers or "Staffords" American Staffordshire Terrier pics can be seen here on the breed pages http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/commun...ire-terrier.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks. The little guy belongs to another DOLer, he's just here having a bit of a holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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