American Staffordshire Terrier
Origin: United States
Height: 17-19 in
Weight: 57-67 lbs
Description: A medium-sized, short-haired dog of stocky build. There are all different colors and patterns. The American Staffordshire Terrier's personality is playful and happy around his/her family and children, but can be protective with strangers if owners aren't around.
Major Health Concerns: CHD (Coronary Heart Disease)
Minor Health Concerns: none
Life Span: 12-14 years
Energy: medium
Playfulness: medium
Affection: medium
Friendliness: medium-low
Ease of training: low
Watchdog ability: very high
Grooming: low
Height: 17-19 in
Weight: 57-67 lbs
Description: A medium-sized, short-haired dog of stocky build. There are all different colors and patterns. The American Staffordshire Terrier's personality is playful and happy around his/her family and children, but can be protective with strangers if owners aren't around.
Major Health Concerns: CHD (Coronary Heart Disease)
Minor Health Concerns: none
Life Span: 12-14 years
Energy: medium
Playfulness: medium
Affection: medium
Friendliness: medium-low
Ease of training: low
Watchdog ability: very high
Grooming: low
Airedale Terrier
Origin: England
Height: 23 in
Weight: 45 lbs
Description: Wiry-haired, medium-large terrier (sometimes called King of the Terriers) with long legs. The face has a little more fur than the rest of the body, and the legs are rather long. The Airedale's personality is intelligent, adventurous, and is stubborn like most of the terrier group.
Major Health Concerns: CHD (Coronary Heat Disease)
Minor Health Concerns: gastric torsion
Life Span: 10-13 years
Energy: high
Playfulness: high
Affection: medium
Friendliness: medium-low
Ease of training: medium
Watchdog ability: high
Grooming: high
Height: 23 in
Weight: 45 lbs
Description: Wiry-haired, medium-large terrier (sometimes called King of the Terriers) with long legs. The face has a little more fur than the rest of the body, and the legs are rather long. The Airedale's personality is intelligent, adventurous, and is stubborn like most of the terrier group.
Major Health Concerns: CHD (Coronary Heat Disease)
Minor Health Concerns: gastric torsion
Life Span: 10-13 years
Energy: high
Playfulness: high
Affection: medium
Friendliness: medium-low
Ease of training: medium
Watchdog ability: high
Grooming: high