whats the difference between american staffordshire terrier and APBT?

Answer 1

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The APBT was first registered in 1898 by the UKC.The AmStaff in 1936 by the AKC.Once the same breed,after the AKC recognition the divide began.

The APBT is a high energy,high drive,working breed.

The AmStaff has been bred mainly for the show ring since its renaming.Becoming a larger,blockier shell of its former self.

Here is a visual comparison: http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=23545

Source(s): APBT owner

Answer 2

The American Staffordshire terrier is a breed of medium-sized, short-coated dog whose early ancestors came from England.

The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a medium-sized, solidly built, short coated dog whose early ancestors came from England.

Answer 3

One is recogised by the AKC, the other isn't.

I think some people will argue they are essentially the same breed. However, I think one is more "show" (AST) and the other more "work" (APBT).

"Pit bulls" are illegal in the UK where I live and American Staffordshires are lumped in with that.