American Staffordshire Terrier vs Shiba Inu
Compare American Staffordshire Terriers to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
17-80 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
United States
Japan
Origin Year
1890 AD
-300 BC
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
American Staffordshire Terrier
Shiba Inu
