Foxhound vs American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Foxhound vs American Staffordshire Terrier
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
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General Details
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
17-80 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1650 AD
1890 AD
Temperament
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
None
Exercise Needs
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Grooming Needs
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Above Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Thrombocytopathy
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Heart murmurs
Skin allergies
Cerebellar ataxia
Thyroid disorders
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn Brindle
Blue Fawn Brindle
Brown
Brown
Brown Brindle
Brown Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Sable
Fawn Sable
Liver
Liver
Liver Brindle
Liver Brindle
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Red Sable
Red Sable
Seal Brown
Seal Brown
Silver and White
Silver and White
White
White
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