American Bull Staffy

The American Bull Staffy is a modern hybrid with little documentation on breeding and history. The hybrid is considered a working-class dog, bred first and foremost as a guard dog but is also a loving companion to people. Most of the physical traits of this hybrid come from the American Staffordshire Terrier, but the Bulldog line adds to the breed’s purpose as a guard dog. Both the Bulldog and the American Staffordshire Terrier are loyal, a personality trait long bred into these lines during their bloody history as pit fighters in England and the United States. The American Bull Staffy shares its name with both breeds that contribute to the hybrid. Staffy is a nickname used to describe Staffordshire breeds, and the American Staffordshire Terrier often goes by the name Am Staff. The lineage of the American Bull Staff can be slightly confusing because both parent breeds have closely related English cousins of the same name but are separate breeds. However, the American breeds are taller and heavier than their English counterparts, which is carried on in the hybrid American Bull Staffy. Even though no current standards exist for American Bull Staffy breeding programs, this hybrid is rarely the result of a 50% purebred to 50% purebred ratio. American Bull Staff breeders commonly breed multi-generational crosses to produce the hybrid. This practice will, with time, help establish this hybrid’s standards and support future documentation. Currently, the American Bull Staffy is recognized by the Dog Registry of America, which registers rare and hybrid breeds as well as pure breeds.