Where we live for our dogs not off of them.. We have been breeding for health, temperament, structure and breed type since 2001. At Ironstone Amstaff's we believe in the old saying "Form Follows Function"
THE AMSTAFF
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The American Staffordshire Terrier possesses a unique heritage of courage, determination, intelligence and Reliability. They are of medium size, come in a variety of colors and radiate power, agility and confidence. Amstaff's have been used for generations as a general purpose farm dog, catch dog for wild pigs, a guard/ protection dog and as a companion dog. The Staf's reliability around children is one of their most endearing and consistent qualities.
The appeal of the Amstaff to the true dog lover is through his combination of intelligence, courage, and overall physical soundness. In short an overall toughness combined with a reliability that is seldom equaled in the canine world.
He has the senses, intelligence and strength to do many different jobs. IT WOULD BE A MISTAKE, HOWEVER, TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO RUSH OUT AND BUY A STAF. THIS IS NOT A BREED TO BE TURNED LOOSE, UNTRAINED, IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. MOST STAFS ARE NOT ESPECIALLY AGRESSIVE, BUT NON-THELESS WILL NOT BACK DOWN IF CHALLENGED TO FIGHT. THE DAMAGE AN AVERAGE STAF CAN DO TO ANOTHER DOG, IN EVEN A FEW MINUTES IS CONSIDERABLE. A PROSPECTIVE BUYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BACKGROUND OF THIS BREED. AS IS OFTEN THE CASE IN LIFE, THE BEST REQUIRES SOME WORK. IF THE OWNER IS WILLING TO PUT IN A LITTLE EFFORT IN TRAINING HIS STAF PUPPY, HE WILL BE AMPLY REWARDED WITH ONE OF THE FINEST OF ALL DOGS AND A WONDERFUL COMPANION.
THE AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER - H. RICHARD PASCOE- 1977