AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF NEW SOUTH WALES
  • Home
  • The ASTC NSW
    • The Committee
    • Membership
  • About The Breed
    • Breed Standard
    • History
    • Health >
      • Cerebeller Ataxia
      • Hip Dysplasia
      • Elbow Dysplasia
      • Eye Conditions
      • Heart Conditions
      • Thyroid Conditions
      • Luxating Patellas
    • Temperament
    • Puppy Care
    • Breed Bans
  • Events
    • Club Calendar
    • Dog Sports >
      • Agility
      • Obedience
      • Tracking
    • Conformation Shows >
      • Showing Your Dog
      • Championship Shows 2020
      • Accommodation options
      • Previous Conformation Shows >
        • 2019 >
          • 38th Championship Show
          • 39th Championship Show
        • 2018 >
          • 36th Championship Show
          • 37th Championship Show
        • 2017 >
          • 34th Championship Show
          • 35th Championship Show
        • 2016 >
          • Friday 25th March 2016
          • Saturday 30th March 2013 Open Show
          • Saturday 26th March 2016
        • 2015 >
          • 27th August 2015
          • April 2015
        • 2014 >
          • 28th August 2014
          • Saturday 19th 2014 Championship Show
          • Friday 18th April 2014 Championship Show
          • Saturday 19th April Open Show
        • 2013 >
          • 29th August 2013
          • Saturday 30th March 2013 Championship Show 2
          • Friday 29th March 2013 Championship Show 1
        • 2012 >
          • Sunday 8th April 2012 Championship Show
          • Saturday 7th April 2012 Open Show
          • Friday 6th April 2012 Championship Show
        • 2011 >
          • 24th April 2011 Open Show
          • 24th April 2011 Championship Show
          • 23rd April 2011 Open Show
          • 23rd April 2011 Championship Show
        • 2010 >
          • 11th September 2010
          • 10th April 2010
        • 2009 >
          • 29th November 2009
          • April 2009
        • 2008 >
          • November 2008
          • 29th March 2008
        • 2007 >
          • November 2007
          • April 2007
        • 2006 >
          • November 2006
          • April 2006
        • 2005 >
          • 18th November 2005
          • 27th March 2005
        • 2004 >
          • 19th November 2004
          • 11th April 2004
        • 2003 >
          • 21st November 2003
          • 20th April 2003
        • 2002 >
          • 22nd November 2002
          • 31st March 2002
        • 2001 >
          • 14th October 2001
    • Point Score >
      • Point Score Rules
      • Point Score Dates 2019
      • Point Score Dates 2018
  • Directory
    • Amstaff Breeders
    • Stud Dogs
    • Litters
    • Available Adults
  • Links
  • CONTACT US

TEMPERAMENT OF THE AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the Amstaff, is an agile, graceful and powerful dog all in one. The Amstaff represents beauty at its finest and is an extremely elegant dog but still manages to retain its impression of great strength.

Some points about the Amstaff that all potential puppy buyers should be aware of are:


  • The Amstaff is a great family companion and is especially good with children.
  • The Amstaff is an elegant and graceful dog but one must not forget it is also an extremely powerful dog.
  • The Amstaff should be well socialised with all kinds of animals and people. Obedience training is highly recommended.
  • The Amstaff is extremely athletic and agile and excels at agility and obedience.
  • To get the most out of your Amstaff it is suggested that they spend time inside the home, are walked regularly and kept well trained and socialised.
  • The Amstaff is not a breed that can be left in the backyard. They love to spend lots of time with their owners. If you want a dog to put in your backyard and not have inside the house the Amstaff is not for you.
  • The Amstaff loves to please its owners.
  • The Amstaff is like a court jester – they take great pride in making you laugh at their silly antics. They are the GREAT entertainer – you can spend hours laughing at them.
  • A bored Amstaff is a destructive Amstaff, make sure your dog has lots of play time with you as well as training and exercise.
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • The ASTC NSW
    • The Committee
    • Membership
  • About The Breed
    • Breed Standard
    • History
    • Health >
      • Cerebeller Ataxia
      • Hip Dysplasia
      • Elbow Dysplasia
      • Eye Conditions
      • Heart Conditions
      • Thyroid Conditions
      • Luxating Patellas
    • Temperament
    • Puppy Care
    • Breed Bans
  • Events
    • Club Calendar
    • Dog Sports >
      • Agility
      • Obedience
      • Tracking
    • Conformation Shows >
      • Showing Your Dog
      • Championship Shows 2020
      • Accommodation options
      • Previous Conformation Shows >
        • 2019 >
          • 38th Championship Show
          • 39th Championship Show
        • 2018 >
          • 36th Championship Show
          • 37th Championship Show
        • 2017 >
          • 34th Championship Show
          • 35th Championship Show
        • 2016 >
          • Friday 25th March 2016
          • Saturday 30th March 2013 Open Show
          • Saturday 26th March 2016
        • 2015 >
          • 27th August 2015
          • April 2015
        • 2014 >
          • 28th August 2014
          • Saturday 19th 2014 Championship Show
          • Friday 18th April 2014 Championship Show
          • Saturday 19th April Open Show
        • 2013 >
          • 29th August 2013
          • Saturday 30th March 2013 Championship Show 2
          • Friday 29th March 2013 Championship Show 1
        • 2012 >
          • Sunday 8th April 2012 Championship Show
          • Saturday 7th April 2012 Open Show
          • Friday 6th April 2012 Championship Show
        • 2011 >
          • 24th April 2011 Open Show
          • 24th April 2011 Championship Show
          • 23rd April 2011 Open Show
          • 23rd April 2011 Championship Show
        • 2010 >
          • 11th September 2010
          • 10th April 2010
        • 2009 >
          • 29th November 2009
          • April 2009
        • 2008 >
          • November 2008
          • 29th March 2008
        • 2007 >
          • November 2007
          • April 2007
        • 2006 >
          • November 2006
          • April 2006
        • 2005 >
          • 18th November 2005
          • 27th March 2005
        • 2004 >
          • 19th November 2004
          • 11th April 2004
        • 2003 >
          • 21st November 2003
          • 20th April 2003
        • 2002 >
          • 22nd November 2002
          • 31st March 2002
        • 2001 >
          • 14th October 2001
    • Point Score >
      • Point Score Rules
      • Point Score Dates 2019
      • Point Score Dates 2018
  • Directory
    • Amstaff Breeders
    • Stud Dogs
    • Litters
    • Available Adults
  • Links
  • CONTACT US