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Physical Characteristics of the American Staffordshire Terrier

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop.

Ears: Cropped or uncropped, the latter preferred.

Eyes: Dark and round, low down in skull and set far apart.

Nose: Definitely black.

Neck: Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull.

Muzzle: Medium length, rounded on upper side to fall away abruptly below eyes.

Jaws: Well defined.

Lips: Close and even, no looseness.

Shoulders: Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping.

Body: Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear. Forelegs set rather wide apart to permit chest development.

Chest: Deep and broad.

Legs: The front legs should be straight, large or round bones, pastern upright.

Feet: Moderate size, well-arched and compact.

Back: Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Loins slightly tucked.

Tail: Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point.

Coat: Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy.

Color: Any color, solid, parti, or patched is permissible.

Hindquarters: Well-muscled, let down at hocks.

Size: Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about 18 to 19 inches at shoulders for the male and 17 to 18 inches for the female is to be considered preferable.