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The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized dog that ranges from 48 to 53 cm (19 to 21 inches) at the withers, and weighs from 28 to 40 kg (61 to 88 pounds). The dog is of square build, and gives the impression of great strength, agility, and grace for their size. The chest is deep and broad. The neck is strong, and well arched. The coat is short and glossy.

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These dogs should be courageous, tenacious, friendly, extremely attentive, and extraordinarily devoted. These dogs learn quickly from the subtlest of our behaviors. They are thus not only highly responsive during training, but also pick up good habits, such as house training. This can become a problem when an owner unknowingly allows the dog to pick up bad behaviors. A typical training regimen should begin at 8 to 10 weeks of age. It has been proven that Positive Reinforcement Training works very well with this breed[1]. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a companion dog. They require a very large amount of time for rough, or hard working play. They enjoy weight pulling and agility training[citation needed].