American Staffordshire Terrier vs Aidi

Compare the American Staffordshire Terrier to the Aidi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Staffordshire Terriers and Aidis.

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The American Staffordshire Terrier is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Aidi is not recommended for new owners.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the American Staffordshire Terrier is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the American Staffordshire Terrier is easier to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the American Staffordshire Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Aidi

Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Aidi
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Height	17-80 in.	20-25 in.
Weight	45-70 lb	50-60 lb
Intelligence	Below Average	Average
History
Origin Country	United States	Morocco
Origin Year	1890 AD	300 BC
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Below Average
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	No
Indoor	No	No
Small Yard	No	No
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	40°F to 80°F	30°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	High
Exercise Required	Medium	High
Top Running Speed	24 mph	24 mph
Strength	High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	None-Low
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	Medium	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Aidi
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	No	No
Focused & Patient	Yes	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Average
Chasing	Below Average	Average
Follow Commands	High	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	High
Herding	Below Average	High
Hunting	Below Average	Average
Protection	High	Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Average
Sledding	Average	Very Low
Watch	High	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Aidi
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Eye Problems	No	Yes
Joint Problems	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Aidi
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Smooth Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	Yes
Black & White	Yes	No
Black Brindle	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	No
Blue Brindle	Yes	No
Blue Fawn	Yes	No
Blue Fawn Brindle	Yes	No
Bronze	Yes	No
Brown Brindle	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn Brindle	Yes	No
Fawn Sable	Yes	No
Liver	Yes	No
Liver Brindle	Yes	No
Red	Yes	Yes
Red Brindle	Yes	No
Red Sable	Yes	No
Seal Brown	Yes	No
Silver & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Tan	Yes	No
Brown	No	Yes
Cream	No	Yes