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American Staffordshire terrier

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Definition of American Staffordshire terrier

: any of a breed of strong stocky dogs that are of similar ancestry to but are larger and heavier than the related American pit bull terrier and Staffordshire bull terrier

First Known Use of American Staffordshire terrier

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of American Staffordshire terrier was in 1971

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“American Staffordshire terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20Staffordshire%20terrier. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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