Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Welshie or Stafford?

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Name	Welsh Terrier	American Staffordshire Terrier
Origins	Wales	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	109	83
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Welshie	Stafford Staffy Amstaff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Welsh Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier?	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Frequent: The Welsh Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry Soft Waterproof	Fine
Colors What are the original Welsh Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier color? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier color comparison:	Tan Grizzle Black	Brown Blue White Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier shedding:	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving	Attentive Devoted Loyal Intelligent Courageous Friendly Tenacious
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier smarter? Which is best? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: American Staffordshire Terrier's has great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers are easy to train. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers are easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Average to High: Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: American Staffordshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier social needs comparison:	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	A lot: Welsh Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Welsh Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Welsh Terriers have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	The wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Staffordshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: American Staffordshire Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	American Staffordshire Terriers are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Welsh Terriers 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.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Yes Welsh Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Welsh Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Health Comparison

Health Issues Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier health problems comparison:	Skin Irritation	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Frequent The Welsh Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Welsh Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Welsh Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Welsh Terrier: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier energy level comparison:	Welsh Terriers 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.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	American Staffordshire Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.	American Staffordshire Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Does the Welsh Terrier breed eat more than the American Staffordshire Terrier breed?	0.5 to 1.5 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Welsh Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Welsh Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Not really Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Welsh Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier have? Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Welsh Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available

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