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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Two of last year’s seven semifinalists are expected back: Trouble, an American Staffordshire terrier, and Monty, a giant schnauzer, who is currently the nation’s top-ranked dog in The Canine Chronicle magazine’s stats.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
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
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
He said he and his 12-year-old American Staffordshire terrier, Peck, travel to the park almost every weekend, particularly to the Fort Funston area.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2017
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