American Staffordshire Terrier vs Dutch Shepherd

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Dutch Shepherd and the American Staffordshire Terrier are good for new owners, but the Dutch Shepherd is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the American Staffordshire Terrier and Dutch Shepherd are great with children.
Grooming - The American Staffordshire Terrier is easy to groom while the Dutch Shepherd has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - The American Staffordshire Terrier bark/howls frequently. The Dutch Shepherd has an average level of barking.

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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Dutch Shepherd

Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Dutch Shepherd
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	17-80 in.	21-24 in.
Weight	45-70 lb	50-70 lb
Intelligence	Below Average	High
History
Origin Country	United States	Belgium
Origin Year	1890 AD	1898 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	No	No
Small Yard	No	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	40°F to 80°F	20°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Below Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium-High
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	24 mph	28 mph
Strength	High	Medium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium
Shedding	Low	Medium
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	Dutch Shepherd
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	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	High
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Average
Sledding	Average	Average
Watch	High	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Dutch Shepherd
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Dutch Shepherd
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Smooth Coat	Yes	Yes
Wire Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	Yes
Wooly	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Medium	No	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
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	No
Red Brindle	Yes	No
Red Sable	Yes	No
Seal Brown	Yes	No
Silver & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Tan	Yes	No
Gold Brindle	No	Yes
Silver Brindle	No	Yes