American Staffordshire terrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of American Staffordshire terrier
First recorded in 1965–70; its earlier name, the Staffordshire terrier, was first recorded in 1935–40; and the variant pit bull terrier was first recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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A DNA test has revealed Bailey is 74% American Staffordshire terrier, 16% American pit bull terrier, 3% Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the rest a mix of other bull type breeds.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024
American Eskimos, Neapolitans, French bulldogs, a Siberian husky and American Staffordshire terrier, maltipoos, poodle crossbreeds and golden retrievers were some of the dogs that took to the red carpet and won prices.
From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2022
On the other end of the spectrum, American Staffordshire terrier winner Louie goes into the semifinals Wednesday to try for his final best in show.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2022
There were two colorful notes, accompanied by sketches, attached to the kennel of a 5-year-old American Staffordshire terrier named Duquesa.
From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022
To expose such journals, one scientist signed up his dog, an American Staffordshire terrier named Ollie, as an editorial board member for six journals.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 28, 2021
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