The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as Amstaff, originated in England in the 1800s. Although the English claim they were breeding bulldogs, photos of the breed resemble today’s Amstaff more than today’s bulldog. The breed was mixed with the bulldog and pit bull breed and eventually picked up the name of Staffordshire Bull Terrier. When it came to the U.S. it received other names such as the pit bull Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier, which was the breed name when it was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936. The breed changed through the years and received its final name of American Staffordshire Terrier in 1969. The breed still shares similarities with the bulldog and pit bull, but now stands as its own breed specializing in agility, tracking, and conformation competitions. For more details about this and similar breeds, Visit at- http://lansdowneanimalhospital.com/.