Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bullboxer Pit	American Staffordshire Terrier	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origins	United States	United States	England
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	604	83	82
Reviews	2	5	7
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Other Names	Cross between the Boxer and American Pit Bull Terrier. Pixoter American Bullboxer	Amstaff, Stafford, Staffy	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	No set	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	400-800	$800-$1000	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)
Height	16-20 inches (41-51 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Coat	Short	Fine	Smooth
Colors	Tan Brown Yellow Black	Brown Blue White Black	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Bullboxer Pit doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bullboxer Pits shed above average.	American Staffordshire Terriers shed none to minimal.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Temperament	Powerful Faithful Energetic Loyal Guarding Active	Attentive Devoted Loyal Intelligent Courageous Friendly Tenacious	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bullboxer Pit's has great intelligence.	Smart: American Staffordshire Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bullboxer Pits are easy to train.	American Staffordshire Terriers are easy to train.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bullboxer Pit is a playful breed.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Bullboxer Pits have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bullboxer Pits are highly affectionate dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bullboxer Pits are a social breed.	American Staffordshire Terriers are a social breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Bullboxer Pit is a vocal breed.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Bullboxer Pits are good watchdogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are average watchdogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bullboxer Pits are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are average defenders.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bullboxer Pit has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bullboxer Pits have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Staffordshire Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bullboxer Pits have average wanderlust potential.	American Staffordshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Bullboxer Pits have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Bullboxer Pits are not apartment-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Bullboxer Pits don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	American Staffordshire Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bullboxer Pits do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	American Staffordshire Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Bullboxer Pits are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bullboxer Pits are kid-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bullboxer Pits are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bullboxer Pits are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Bullboxer Pit is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bullboxer Pits are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bullboxer Pits do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	American Staffordshire Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bullboxer Pits are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Bullboxer Pit breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Health Issues	Bullboxer Pits are commonly healthy dogs.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Obesity Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange	No set	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Bullboxer Pits are high energy dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Bullboxer Pits need a lot of exercises.	American Staffordshire Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Bullboxer Pits don't need too much sleep.	American Staffordshire Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Bullboxer Pit has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bullboxer Pit drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Bullboxer Pit vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-9 puppies	5-10 puppies	5-7 puppies
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