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Adopting a American Staffordshire Terrier

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an American Staffordshire Terrier - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

Buying American Staffordshire Terriers from breeders can cost between $800 and $2,500. The cost to adopt an American Staffordshire Terrier is much lower at around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption.

The easiest way to adopt an American Staffordshire Terrier is through a rescue that specializes in American Staffordshire Terriers. A great place to start is starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available American Staffordshire Terriers in your area.

American Staffordshire Terrier fun facts

Fun Facts:

The American Staffordshire Terrier is often described as a pit bull, but is just one of the handful of breeds that qualify as pit bull breeds.

Sadly, the American Staffordshire Terrier was used in dogfighting in the United States until it was outlawed in 1900.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is the only Pit Bull breed registered by the AKC.

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American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about American Staffordshire Terrier types to temperament and health issues to popular American Staffordshire Terrier mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.