FCI #286 · Group 3

American Staffordshire Terrier (FCI #286)

American Staffordshire Terrier is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 286, Group 3: Terriers). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 1996-09-03.

FCI #286Group 3: Grupo 3 — TerriersStatus: definitive
American Staffordshire Terrier — Key Facts
Breed NameAmerican Staffordshire Terrier (American Staffordshire Terrier)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #286
Group / CategoryGroup 3 — Grupo 3 — Terriers
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date1996-09-03
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #286 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #286

American Staffordshire Terrier — Standard & Care

Energetic, determined earthdog and working terrier breeds requiring consistent early socialization and regular coat maintenance.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 286 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — American Staffordshire Terrier

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)American Staffordshire Terrier, Amstaff
Español (ES)American Staffordshire Terrier
Deutsch (DE)American Staffordshire Terrier
Français (FR)American Staffordshire Terrier
Português (PT-BR)American Staffordshire Terrier
FAQ

FAQ — American Staffordshire Terrier

What is the official FCI standard number for American Staffordshire Terrier?

American Staffordshire Terrier (American Staffordshire Terrier) is registered under FCI Standard #286 in Group 3 (Grupo 3 — Terriers), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official American Staffordshire Terrier breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/es/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

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