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American Staffordshire Terriers (or “Am Staffs”) are related to American Pit Bull Terriers and are thus trying to shake their intimidating image. Although these dogs share some of the pit bull characteristics (like stubbornness and protectiveness), their loyalty, love for attention, and playfulness outweigh their rough-and-tough reputation. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-70 pounds and stand 17-19 inches tall.

American Staffordshire Terriers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Because of their lineage and violent past, American Staffordshire Terriers need a devoted family that’s willing to socialize and learn alongside them. Once socialized, they can get along well with kids and other animals, but without exposure to children and other pets, they can be aggressive and prone to fighting. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

American Staffordshire Terriers need a lot of exercise. As naturally strong animals, they love running and playing fetch or Frisbee. Am Staffs need to be exercised multiple times a day to keep their strength and stamina up to par. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Am Staffs have short, rough coats that are a bit shiny. They’re usually red and beige and may have white highlights as well. Some American Staffordshire Terriers are black and tan, liver, or other color combinations that feature more white. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

American Staffordshire Terriers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Am Staffs can live either indoors or outdoors, but they much prefer being inside with the family. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Golden Retrievers embody the idea man’s best friend. They are friendly, happy-go-lucky dogs who love their people. They always have a happy, excited look on their face and are never at a loss for energy. Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs ever for good reason. Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-75 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.

Golden Retrievers are generally excellent with children of all ages. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. Golden Retrievers usually get along alright with other pets, especially if they are raised with them from the beginning. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Are you active? Golden Retrievers sure are! A happy Golden Retriever gets at least an hour of exercise every day. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Golden Retrievers have long hair that does require regular brushing, which will help control the amount of hair you find around your house. Even with regular brushing, you should know that Golden Retrievers do shed quite a bit. Other than brushing, it’s pretty simple : Give you Golden Retriever a bath after they play in the mud, in salt water, or in a pool, and you won’t have a smelly dog on your hands. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Golden Retrievers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. In fact, they love them so much that it’s important that they live inside with you. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.