Question: what is the difference between an american staffordshire terrier and a staffordshire bull terrier?
Answer: History of the American Staffordshire Terrier The breed was originally called the bull-and-terrier Dog, half and half, or pit dog. ... The name was changed in 1972 to differentiate between the shorter, smaller English version (today's Staffordshire bull terrier). Today, the two are completely separate dog breeds.