What is the difference between a pit bull and an American Staffordshire?

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1. What is the difference between a pit bull and an American Staffordshire?
2. Is an American Staffordshire Terrier a pit bull?
3. Are staffies good indoor dogs?

What is the difference between a pit bull and an American Staffordshire?

Generally speaking, the American Staffordshire terrier is nearly the same breed as the American pit bull terrier. Today, the main difference is in appearance. The American Staffordshire terrier is bred in part for AKC conformation and conforms to a stricter standard, particularly in size range.

Is an American Staffordshire Terrier a pit bull?

“American Pit Bull Terrier” When the first 50 or so pit bulls entered the AKC registry in 1936, they became American Staffordshire Terriers, forever setting themselves apart from the related dogs that now called formally themselves “American Pit Bull Terriers.”

Are staffies good indoor dogs?

The Staffordshire bull terrier is a muscular dog, very strong for its size. ... Although they can be quite active indoors, they are usually fine living in a house with a small yard or in an apartment, though they also have great stamina and need at least a daily walk.