American Staffordshire Terrier vs Poodle
Compare American Staffordshire Terriers to Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-80 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
1200 AD
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Medium
None
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
American Staffordshire Terrier
Poodle
