American Staffordshire Terrier

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A very muscular, stocky dog with a broad, powerful head, short muzzle, and very strong jaws. The coat is made up of thick, short, shiny hair. The average height range is 16-19 inches and the average weight range is 57-67 pounds.

**Synonyms:** - Staffordshire Terrier (American)