Health-tested American Staffordshire Terrier stud dogs
Stocky, muscular and famously fond of people, the AmStaff is the AKC's bull-and-terrier breed. Its parent club lists four health tests, and one of them prevents a serious nerve disease. On VerifiedStuds, every owner is identity verified, and each profile shows health results beside the fee.
$800 to $2,000+
estimated fee, while champion sires cost more
4 tests
hips, heart, thyroid and NCL DNA
Natural, AI, chilled
breeding methods
AmStaff profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Claim this spotAmStaff stud fees usually run from $800 to $2,000. A health-tested male with no proven litters often asks $800 to $1,200. However, AKC champions and proven producers can ask $1,500 to $2,500.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. Show wins and a full set of clearances both raise the price. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$800 to $2,000+
Overall range (estimate): $800 to $2,500
Health-tested, unproven male: $800 to $1,200
Champion or proven producer: $1,500 to $2,500
The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America is the AKC parent club. A stud can carry our Verified Health badge when the owner uploads the results on its recommended list:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Heart
Cardiac exam registered with OFA
Thyroid
OFA thyroid evaluation
NCL4A
DNA test for cerebellar ataxia
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
NCL4A, often called cerebellar ataxia, causes loss of balance in adult dogs. Because it is recessive, testing both parents prevents affected puppies. In addition, many owners add elbows and an eye exam. Registered results are public on the OFA website.
See our health testing guides for how each test works.
First, compare him with the standard. Males stand 18 to 19 inches and should look powerful yet agile, never heavy or clumsy. Therefore, a very wide, low dog is outside the breed type.
Next, ask about skin and allergies. Skin trouble is common in the breed, and it often runs in families. So look at his coat, and ask how his relatives have fared.
Finally, put temperament first. The AKC describes the breed as confident, smart and good-natured. A sire should be steady with people and under control around other dogs.
The AKC recognized the breed in 1936 as the Staffordshire Terrier, and the name changed to American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972. It shares its roots with the American Pit Bull Terrier, which the UKC registers. Since then, the two have been bred to different standards.
At home, AmStaffs are loyal, playful and keen to please. However, some cities and insurers restrict bull breeds. As a result, check local rules before you plan a litter.
AmStaffs usually breed naturally without help. However, show breeders often use chilled or frozen semen to reach dogs in other states and countries. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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How much is an American Staffordshire Terrier stud fee?
Most owners charge $800 to $2,000. However, champions and proven producers can ask up to $2,500. These figures are estimates.
What health tests should an AmStaff stud have?
Hips, a cardiac exam, a thyroid evaluation and the NCL4A DNA test, plus a recent negative brucellosis test.
Is an AmStaff the same as a pitbull?
They share ancestors, but they are registered separately. The AKC registers the AmStaff, while the UKC registers the American Pit Bull Terrier.
What is cerebellar ataxia?
It is an inherited disease that damages balance and movement in adult dogs. A DNA test shows whether a dog is clear, a carrier or affected.
How do I list my AmStaff at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.