We don't feel that the AST and the APBT are the same breed.. We feel that history changed the breed in 1936 with re-naming
the breeds and changing the standard.. The AST and the APBT have different standards and therefore they are different. This
is our opinion.
American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Standard Terrier Group
General Impression The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression
of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings.
He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.
Head
Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop; and ears are set high. Ears -
Cropped or uncropped, the latter preferred. Uncropped ears should be short and held rose or half prick. Full drop to be penalized.
Eyes - Dark and round, low down in skull and set far apart. No pink eyelids. Muzzle - Medium length, rounded on upper side
to fall away abruptly below eyes. Jaws well defined. Underjaw to be strong and have biting power. Lips close and even, no
looseness. Upper teeth to meet tightly outside lower teeth in front. Nose definitely black.
Neck Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull. No looseness of skin. Medium length.
Shoulders Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping.
Back Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with gentle short slope at rump
to base of tail. Loins slightly tucked.
Body Well-sprung ribs, deep in
rear. All ribs close together. Forelegs set rather wide apart to permit chest development. Chest deep and broad.
Tail Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled or held
over back. Not docked.
Legs The front legs should be straight, large or
round bones, pastern upright. No resemblance of bend in front. Hindquarters well-muscled, let down at hocks, turning neither
in nor out. Feet of moderate size, well-arched and compact. Gait must be springy but without roll or pace.
Coat Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy.
Color Any
color, solid, parti, or patched is permissible, but all white, more than 80 per cent white, black and tan, and liver not to
be encouraged.
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.
Faults Faults to be penalized are: Dudley nose, light or pink eyes, tail too long or
badly carried, undershot or overshot mouths.
Approved June 10, 1936
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