Find an American Staffordshire Puppy (Breeders by State)

Finding an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy is a real challenge. I can’t count the number of times people have asked me for advice. Therefore, I have created this resource for you. You will find the best ways to buy an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy and a list of breeders for each of the 50 states.

You should only buy a dog from a responsible and caring breeder and avoid puppy mills or unreliable backyard breeders, no matter how long the process can be. Otherwise, you increase your chances of getting an unhealthy or problematic dog. It is better to visit the kennel, ask questions about the breeding process, and interact with the puppy. A veterinarian should have seen the puppy and its mom before your visit.

At the end of the article, I have added a few tips to help you find the perfect puppy and get ready to welcome your new pet home.

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10 ways to find an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy to buy near you

1. AKC Marketplace
2. AKC breeders
3. UKC breeders
4. CKC breeders
5. Good Dog breeders
6. PuppySpot
7. NextDayPets
8. PuppyFind
9. PuppyFinder
10. Local breeders

I understand that many families are exclusively looking for a puppy to buy. It can make a lot of sense if you want your future pet to get used to their future environment from a very young age. And also, let’s be honest, although they are way more work in the first months, puppies are adorable!

AKC Marketplace

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the most famous kennel club in the US. The AKC Marketplace is their online puppy ads service. You will find available puppies and even puppies about to be born bred by AKC registered breeders only. Although puppies found here are a bit pricier than the average, there is a better chance that AKC registered breeders will take great care of their dogs and puppies. And it’s also the best place to go if you want a purebred dog (whether you want your pet to be registered or not).

Creating an alert to get a notification when new American Staffordshire Terrier puppies become available is also possible.

See if any American Staffordshire Terrier puppies are available on the AKC Marketplace now (you will be redirected to the American Staffordshire Terrier page on their website).

American Kennel Club breeders

Not every AKC registered breeder will use the AKC marketplace to sell their puppies. If you want to be proactive and increase your chances of getting a puppy, you can go on the American Staffordshire Terrier breeder directory and contact breeders in your area. You will be able to find out if they have available puppies or if you can put your name on the waiting list for the next litter.

Here is the link to the breeder directory of The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America.

United Kennel Club breeders

The United Kennel Club (UKC) is the second most popular kennel club in the US. The AKC is more focused on conformation to breed standards, whereas the UKC is more performance-oriented. On their website, there is a tool where you can search for breeders that have litters or have previously registered litters. Additionally, it’s possible to search by breed and state.

Find UKC American Staffordshire Terrier breeders (you will be redirected to the UKC breeder search engine).

Canadian Kennel Club breeders

If you live in Canada or are willing to travel there to get your puppy, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is a good resource. Although they do not have a marketplace like the American Kennel Club, you will find a breeder directory with contact information.

Here is the link to the American Staffordshire Terrier breeder directory of the Canadian Kennel Club. You will also find the name of the national club and a link to its website (if available). It’s worth examining if they advertise puppies for sale or have another breeder directory.

Good Dog breeder directory

You can also look for a breeder near you on the Good Dog breeder directory. To be listed on the Good Dog website, breeders must undergo an in-depth screening focusing on breeding practices and environment, the physical and mental health of the dogs and puppies, and their selling policies.

It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your research, but it’s already a step in the right direction.

Online Marketplaces

It is possible to find puppies for sale on specialized websites. It is a very convenient solution, and some reputable (and even AKC registered) breeders use these online marketplaces to sell their puppies. But it is essential to be aware that they are also a tool used by many puppy mills and backyard breeders to sell their dogs. Even scammers pretend to have puppies to sell but disappear after receiving a deposit from potential buyers. Therefore, I recommend you read the next section of this article explaining how to differentiate a reputable breeder from a bad one.

Out of the following websites, PuppySpot seems to be the most proactive when it comes to working exclusively with responsible breeders. They promise they don’t associate with puppy mills by screening all the breeders and accepting less than 10% of applicants. They also require a health check for every puppy sold through their platform and provide new parents with a special AKC registration package. This collaboration with the American Kennel Club signifies that PuppySpot is serious about breeding standards and dogs’ well-being.

• See American Staffordshire Terrier puppies on PuppySpot (you will be redirected to the American Staffordshire Terrier page on their website).

The breeder screening process isn’t as strict for the puppy ads sites below. However, even if they could be trying their best to vet sellers and have honest and reputable breeders on their platform, you must ensure you are dealing with one.

Some very obvious red flags should be a very low price, a seller being okay with you taking a puppy under eight weeks old home, the recommendation to get the puppy shipped to you, the impossibility to visit the kennel and meet with the breeder in person, a lack of transparency or knowledge about the breed. So before deciding to get your puppy from one of these websites, please read the next section to be sure to buy from a good, loving, reputable breeder.

• See American Staffordshire Terrier puppies on NextDayPets (you will be redirected to the American Staffordshire Terrier page on their website).
• See American Staffordshire Terrier puppies on PuppyFind (you will be redirected to the American Staffordshire Terrier page on their website).
• See American Staffordshire Terrier puppies on PuppyFinder (you will be redirected to the American Staffordshire Terrier page on their website).

Some of these websites will allow you to add an alert to be notified when new puppies are available.

Local breeders

Finally, you could always search for local breeders not registered with any kennel club. If none of the previous solutions have worked, it could be worth doing this quick Google search.

American Staffordshire Terrier Breeders in the US

The following directory is meant to help you find your dream puppy. But the breeders of these pages haven’t been vetted by our team. Therefore, their presence here does not guarantee the quality of their breeding process. Read the last section of the article regarding how to tell if a breeder is trustworthy.

Breeders in Alabama

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Alabama.

Breeders in Alaska

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Alaska.

Breeders in Arizona

Canyon Amstaffs

• Contact: Susan Fedorsha
• Location: AZ
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/canyon-amstaffs-arizona#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Sunset Kennel

• Contact: Nancy Hjelmstad
• Location: AZ
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/sunset-kennel-arizona#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Arkansas

Pinnacle Valley Terriers

• Contact: Monica McGrew
• Location: Conway, AR 72032
• Phone: 501-650-3705
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: pinnaclevalleyterriers.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in California

ALI-AJ Amstaffs

• Contact: Terri Castellano
• Location: Sun City, CA 92586
• Phone: 951-640-6365
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/terri-castellano-71856
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

ALMADEN STAFFS

• Contact: Janet Duvall
• Location: Jackson, CA 95642
• Phone: 209-482-7877
• Website: almadenstaffs.net
• Member of: AKC

Michl R Kennel

• Contact: Betty Michl
• Location: CA
• Phone: 805-485-6908
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: bestamstaff.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

California American Staffordshire Terriers

• Contact: Jailene Cisneros
• Location: CA
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/california-american-staffordshire-terriers-california#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Dogtown Kennels OC

• Contact: Rhonda Dilworth
• Location: Orange County, CA
• Phone: 714-650-0808
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: dogtownkennels.tripod.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Michelle Blackowl-Chavez

• Contact: Michelle Blackowl-Chavez
• Location: Temecula, CA 92593
• Phone: 951-375-1232
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/michelle-blackowl-chavez-125141
• Member of: AKC

MOUSSESMAKERS

• Contact: Aubrey Moussette
• Location: California City, CA 93505
• Phone: 805-341-0254
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/moussesmakers
• Member of: AKC

Sierra Staffs & AdoraBull

• Contact: Mrs. Wilson
• Location: Murrieta, CA 92562
• Phone: 951-412-1234
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: facebook.com/sierra.staffs/
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Colorado

Carla Restivo

• Contact: Carla Restivo
• Location: CO
• Phone: 214-695-7713
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in Connecticut

Olmar Kennels

• Contact: Oleg & Marina Nedoshytko
• Location: Cheshire, CT 06410
• Phone: 203-710-9971
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: olmaramstaffs.com
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Delaware

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Delaware.

Breeders in Florida

Aim High Kennels

• Contact: Rose Starkey
• Location: Woodville, FL
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/aim-high-kennels-florida#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Angel Moon Terriers

• Contact: Pamela Nemec
• Location: Saint Augustine, FL 32080
• Phone: 904-907-6999
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: angelmoonkennels.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Big Cedar Amstaffs

• Contact: Sherry Bailey
• Location: Yulee, FL 32097
• Phone: 850-766-0026
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: bigcedaramstaffs.com
• Member of: AKC

Juan Mata

• Contact: Juan Mata
• Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
• Phone: 561-529-1599
• Website: instagram.com/sohfrenchies/
• Member of: AKC

LBK Amstaffs

• Contact: Lacey Keller
• Location: Saint Augustine, FL 32092
• Phone: 904-669-6427
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: lbkkennel.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Liberty Am Staffs

• Contact: Tiffany Magee
• Location: Ocala, FL
• Phone: 623-692-9125
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: libertyamstaffs.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Naples Top Dogs LLC

• Contact: Allison Christian
• Location: Naples, FL
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/naples-top-dogs-llc-314711#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Whitlow Kennel

• Contact: Samantha Whitlow
• Location: Clearwater, FL
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/whitlow-kennel-florida
• Member of: Good Dog

Willynwood

• Contact: William Peterson
• Location: FL
• Phone: 614-745-9895
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: willynwoodamstaff.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in Georgia

Ambition Amstaffs

• Contact: Jennifer Jennifer
• Location: Marietta, GA
• Phone: 678-863-2908
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: ambitionamstaffs.com
• Member of: Good Dog, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

American Dream Kennels

• Contact: Luis Morales
• Location: Lilburn, GA 30047
• Phone: 770-827-8041
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: AmericanDreamAmstaffKennels.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Carly Kramer

• Contact: Carly Kramer
• Location: Woodstock, GA 30188
• Phone: 678-476-5986
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: aiyanaamstaffs.net
• Member of: AKC

Celtic Amstaffs

• Contact: Tara McDonald
• Location: Lawrenceville, GA
• Phone: 770-833-8804
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: celticamstaff.weebly.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Cicero Kennels

• Contact: Nick & Jennie Patrick
• Location: Conley, GA 30288
• Phone: 404-267-3094
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: ciceroamstaffs.weebly.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Cimar Kennels

• Contact: Kelly Townsend
• Location: Lilburn, GA 30047
• Phone: 770-820-7245
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: cimarkennels.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

FireWater Kennels

• Contact: Amanda Allen
• Location: GA
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/firewater-kennels-georgia#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Georgia Amstaffs

• Contact: Carly & Courtney
• Location: Snellville, GA 30078
• Phone: 404-805-5191
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: americasbestamstaffkennel.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Irresistibull Staffords

• Contact: Linda Lavender
• Location: Monroe, GA 30656
• Phone: 770-337-0957
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: irresistibullstaffords.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Jovon Braddy

• Contact: Jovon Braddy
• Location: Atlanta, GA 30331
• Phone: 678-207-8883
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/jovon-braddy-124232
• Member of: AKC

Kayo Kennel

• Contact: Kristina Browne
• Location: Macon, GA
• Phone: 770-686-1938
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: kayokennel.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Lelani Amstaff and Lowchen

• Contact: Ainsleyea Rodriguez
• Location: Byron, GA 31008
• Phone: 478-302-8684
• Website: lelanikennels.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Ronnie Carmack

• Contact: Ronnie Carmack
• Location: Locust Grove, GA 30248
• Phone: 678-873-4321
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/ronnie-carmack-124578
• Member of: AKC

Ynez Amstaffs

• Contact: Courtney Cleveland
• Location: Snellville, GA
• Phone: 404-805-5191
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: ynezamstaffs.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in Hawaii

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Hawaii.

Breeders in Idaho

Gaff’s Amstaffs and Frenchies

• Contact: Pamela Carter
• Location: Worley, ID
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: facebook.com/Gaffs-Amstaffs-Frenchies-309708626377313/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Illinois

Gingerblu AmStaffs

• Contact: CHARLES & SANDRA ZIMMERMAN
• Location: Warrenville, IL 60555
• Phone: 847-501-0082
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/charles-zimmerman-38239
• Member of: AKC, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

GrinNation Noble Amstafs

• Contact: Mary Johnson Meli
• Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
• Phone: 815-937-0755
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/mary-johnson-meli-39181
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Noahz Amstaffs

• Contact: Jozih Korotkov
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/noahz-amstaffs-485326#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Pirouette Am Staffs

• Contact: Heidi L McClure
• Location: Minooka, IL 60447
• Phone: 847-630-1943
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: amstaffs.net/pirouette
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Prairieland Kennels

• Contact: Robert and Lindsey Ellis
• Location: Springfield, IL 62791
• Phone: 217-816-1554
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: prairielandpits.tripod.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Breeders in Indiana

Bellastaff

• Contact: Gina Dattilo
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46256
• Website: bellastaff.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Breeders in Iowa

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Iowa.

Breeders in Kansas

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Kansas.

Breeders in Kentucky

Carolyn’s Pups

• Contact: Carolyn Lewis
• Location: KY
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/carolyns-pups-kentucky#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Dapple Hills Amstaffs

• Contact: Tammy Marsh
• Location: Glasgow, KY
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/dapple-hills-amstaffs-kentucky#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Louisiana

Absolute

• Contact: Blair or Michelle
• Location: Eunice, LA 70535
• Phone: 337-255-3508
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/absolute-staffordshire-bull-terrier
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Maine

Calmaine AmStaffs

• Contact: Cindy Munroe
• Location: ME
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/calmaine-amstaffs-maine#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Maryland

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Maryland.

Breeders in Massachusetts

Fraja Ec American Staffordshire Terriers

• Contact: Kim Rudzik
• Location: Westfield, MA 01085
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Frajaecamstaffs.com
• Member of: AKC, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Hickory Hill Amstaff

• Contact: Holly Sheltry & Alan Johnson
• Location: MA
• Phone: 978-356-1644
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: hickoryhillkennel.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Monique Bertrand TradeWind American Staffordshire Terriers

• Contact: Monique Bertrand
• Location: New Bedford, MA 02745
• Phone: 508-287-0298
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: tradewindkennels.com
• Member of: AKC, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

SkyBlue Kennel

• Contact: Nicole Nesbit
• Location: Ware, MA 01082
• Website: skybluekennel.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Breeders in Michigan

Costiera Kennels and Training

• Contact: Erica Slomka
• Location: MI
• Phone: 586-354-8939
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: facebook.com/CostieraKennelsandTraining/
• Member of: Good Dog

Freedom Amstaffs and Bullies

• Contact: Stacey Russell
• Location: Houghton Lake, MI
• Phone: 989-572-4735
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: freedomamstaffs.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Gunsmoke Amstaffs

• Contact: Cassie Ameiss
• Location: Jackson County, MI
• Phone: 248-550-6666
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: gunsmokeamstaffs.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Minnesota

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Minnesota.

Breeders in Mississippi

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Mississippi.

Breeders in Missouri

Goldpotmekennels

• Contact: Ke’ron LaMasters
• Location: Independence, MO 64053
• Phone: 816-419-6044
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/goldpotmekennels
• Member of: AKC

Kimble kennels

• Contact: Davie Kimble
• Location: Winston, MO 64689
• Phone: 816-284-1926
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/kimble-kennels
• Member of: AKC

Riverbend Goldens & Am Staffs

• Contact: Margie Williams
• Location: Webster Groves, MO
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/riverbend-goldens-am-staffs-missouri
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Montana

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Montana.

Breeders in Nebraska

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Nebraska.

Breeders in Nevada

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Nevada.

Breeders in New Hampshire

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in New Hampshire.

Breeders in New Jersey

Alize Americans Staffordshires Terriers

• Contact: Linda E. Fitzgerald
• Location: Lakewood, NJ
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: alizeamstaffs.tripod.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Julio Vargas

• Contact: Julio Vargas
• Location: North Bergen, NJ 07047
• Phone: 201-989-7366
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/julio-vargas-124771
• Member of: AKC

Tempest AmStaffs

• Contact: Mary Alverson
• Location: NJ
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/tempest-amstaffs-new-jersey#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in New Mexico

Rhapsody’s Amstaffs

• Contact: Kimberly Conner
• Location: NM
• Phone: 575-642-0050
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: facebook.com/rhapsodysast.kennels
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in New York

Schabers Kennels

• Contact: Cindy Schaber
• Location: Windsor, NY 13865
• Phone: 518-812-8413
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/cynthia-schaber-115290
• Member of: AKC

X-Pertise American Staffordshire Terrier

• Contact: Peggy Doster
• Location: Orchard Park, NY
• Phone: 716-646-1694
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: xpertiseast.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in North Carolina

Alpenglow Amstaffs

• Contact: Kady Hanson
• Location: South Mills, NC
• Website: alpenglowamstaffs.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Explicit Amstaffs

• Contact: Jessica Branch
• Location: Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
• Phone: 919-631-1611
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: explicitamstaff.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Joco Kennel

• Contact: Gloria Otero
• Location: Wendell, NC 27591
• Phone: 919-830-7704
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/jocokennelicloudcom
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Kaye-Nyne Kennels

• Contact: Kaye Roberts
• Location: NC
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/kayenyne-kennels-north-carolina#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Moss’ Highlands Amstaffs

• Contact: Dani Moss
• Location: Highlands, NC 28741
• Phone: 828-526-6923
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/dani-moss-62876
• Member of: AKC

Royal Court AmStaffs

• Contact: Diane Guilmette
• Location: Goldsboro, NC
• Phone: 401-269-9462
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: royalcourtamstaffs.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

The Dreamteam Kennels

• Contact: Kevin Massey
• Location: Greensboro, NC 27410
• Phone: 336-509-6636
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/kevin-massey-118172dreamtam
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in North Dakota

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in North Dakota.

Breeders in Ohio

Willynwood

• Contact: William Peterson
• Location: OH
• Phone: 614-745-9895
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: willynwoodamstaff.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in Oklahoma

Southern Oaks American Staffordshire Terriers

• Contact: Cole Fitzsmmons
• Location: Sallisaw, OK
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/southern-oaks-american-staffordshire-terriers-oklahoma#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Oregon

Judy Malone

• Contact: Judy Malone
• Location: Oakland, OR 97462
• Phone: 408-607-1421
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/judy-malone-104456
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Pennsylvania

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Pennsylvania.

Breeders in Rhode Island

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Rhode Island.

Breeders in South Carolina

Emerald Creek Kennel

• Contact: Lauren Toole
• Location: Ninety Six, SC
• Phone: 803-645-4659
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: emeraldcreekkennel.weebly.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in South Dakota

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in South Dakota.

Breeders in Tennessee

Edelhaus Kennel

• Contact: Carol Patterson
• Location: Cosby, TN
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/edelhaus-kennel-tennessee
• Member of: Good Dog

Willynwood

• Contact: William Peterson
• Location: TN
• Phone: 614-745-9895
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: willynwoodamstaff.com
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in Texas

Blue Nile

• Contact: Kevin C Crider Jr
• Location: Boerne, TX 78006
• Phone: 217-299-5473
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: bluenileamstaffs-com.webs.com
• Member of: AKC

Horsepower Kennels

• Contact: Anissa Littlefield
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Phone: 214-236-3422
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Horsepowerkennels.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Ironheart American Staffordshire Terriers

• Contact: Christine Morrison
• Location: Rosanky, TX 78953
• Phone: 512-237-5278
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: ironheartk9s.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Breeders in Utah

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Utah.

Breeders in Vermont

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Vermont.

Breeders in Virginia

Goldmere Kennel

• Contact: Frances Roberts
• Location: VA
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/goldmere-kennel-virginia#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Jennifer Draper’s American Staffordshire Terriers

• Contact: Jennifer White
• Location: Cartersville, VA
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/jennifer-drapers-american-staffordshire-terriers-virginia#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Lizera Bulldogs and AmStaffs

• Contact: Theresa Williams
• Location: Spring Grove, VA 23881
• Phone: 920-517-3791
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: lizerabulldogges.weebly.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Ohana Amstaffs

• Contact: Jaci Combs
• Location: Powhatan, VA
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Ohanaamstaffs.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Poseidon Amstaffs

• Contact: William Frazier
• Location: Hampton, VA
• Phone: 757-272-9472
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: poseidonamstaffs.tripod.com
• Member of: Good Dog

River Oaks Kennel

• Contact: Jennifer Zeumalt
• Location: Woodford, VA
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: facebook.com/riveroakskennel
• Member of: Good Dog

Team Windtalker K9X

• Contact: Veronica Lopez
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Teamwindtalker.weebly.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Titletown Amstaffs

• Contact: Jenna Lea
• Location: Rixeyville, VA 22737
• Phone: 205-902-8496
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: titletownamstaffs.weebly.com
• Member of: AKC, Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in Washington

Alpine Falls Amstaffs

• Contact: Ed and Karen Thomason
• Location: WA
• Phone: 360-250-9695
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Staffordshire Terrier Club of America

Breeders in West Virginia

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in West Virginia.

Breeders in Wisconsin

Heritage AmStaffs

• Contact: Mariah Mazurek
• Location: Kewaskum, WI 53040
• Phone: 414-315-1360
• Website: marketplace.akc.org/breeder/mariah-mazurek-76256
• Member of: AKC

Odylic Amstaffs

• Contact: Adam Valenta
• Location: Mazomanie, WI
• Website: gooddog.com/breeders/odylic-amstaffs-wisconsin#breed_id=2231
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Wyoming

We have not found any American Staffordshire Terrier breeder in Wyoming.

How to find reputable American Staffordshire Terrier breeders?

Getting your dog from a reputable breeder and avoiding puppy mills and greedy backyard breeders at all costs is essential. Although very low prices should always be a huge red flag, even the most expensive puppies could come from bad sellers, and price only is not a sign of quality. Breeders registered with a kennel club tend to be more serious, but again, it is not enough to decide whether a breeder is trustworthy or not. Along the same lines, an unregistered breeder could be excellent.

Here are the characteristics of good breeders:

Small scale operations

• Usually, only sell one or two breeds, don’t have puppies available all the time, and have experience.
• Raise puppies in their home since birth and show love toward their dogs.
• Make sure puppies are handled by different people to be comfortable with humans.
• Knowledgeable about the breed (temperament, health, nutrition, grooming, etc.), answer your questions.

Transparency

• Encourage you to meet them, visit their kennel (which should be clean and spacious), and see the breeding dogs and puppies (which should be kept clean, warm, and well-fed). Good breeders only sell puppies to people they have met in person.
• Willing to share information about their breeding process. Good breeders don’t start breeding dogs under 18 months old and usually stop after 3 to 6 litters.
• They will ask you to pick up the puppy at the kennel or bring it to you themselves (serious breeders will never ship their puppies or refuse access to the kennel).
• Will make sure you will be a good fit for their dog (usually by making you fill out a questionnaire) and will most likely make you sign a contract spelling out your responsibilities (usually to spay/neuter and sometimes train the dog).

Healthcare

• Screen their breeding dogs for genetic disorders and keep their vaccine and preventive healthcare up to date (should be able to provide proof, like health certificates, test results, etc.).
• Take puppies to the vet first in the first weeks (and can prove it).
• Don’t let puppies less than eight weeks old leave their mother.

For American Staffordshire Terrier breeding dogs, the AKC national breed club recommends the following health tests: hip evaluation, cardiac exam, thyroid evaluation, NCL DNA Test, and ophthalmologist evaluation. Ask your breeder for test results.

Check the medical section of our American Staffordshire Terrier article to know more about the most common health issues for this breed and the potential cost, according to Dr. Brooks, DVM.

Guarantee

• Reputable breeders will be able to provide references from previous buyers.
• Will keep answering your questions and help after the sale if needed.
• Will take the dog back at any time and provide a guarantee (usually for health and temperament).

Sellers to avoid

Finally, I would strongly advise against buying a puppy on Craigslist, Hoobly, or similar websites, and even in pet stores (unless they have partnered with a shelter and offer dogs for adoption). The likelihood that dogs you will find there are coming from puppy mills is very high. It supports a very inhuman system and increases the chance of your puppy developing expensive health issues and significant behavioral problems in the future.

The cost of an American Staffordshire Terrier

On average, an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy will cost $750 in the USA. Most puppies can be found for between $250 and $1,500. The price will vary depending on the breeder and location and the dog’s bloodline, color, and age, among other things. It is also possible to adopt one for $50 to $500.

The average cost of owning an American Staffordshire Terrier is $22,795 (usually between $11,370 and $35,310) throughout the dog’s lifetime. This accounts for the cost of the dog itself, supplies, food, grooming, training, and preventive healthcare. It could be more expensive if you need regular services such as dog walking or dog boarding.

To know more, check our article on the cost of owning an American Staffordshire Terrier. You will find all the information on supplies, food, preventive healthcare, training, grooming, and tips from pet professionals (veterinarian, trainer, groomer). We also have a cost calculator that you can play with to establish your dog budget.

Why do puppy prices vary for the same breed?

There can be a significant price difference between puppies. Many factors can explain this:

• Purebreds are more expensive than mixed breeds (except for a few designer breeds).
• A show-quality puppy coming from a prestigious bloodline could be 10 to 100 times more expensive than the average dog of the same breed.
• A puppy’s coat color and markings will also influence the price, depending on their popularity.
• Some expenses that a breeder can defray will also reflect in the price: health screening and other medical costs, microchip, training and socialization, and registration papers.
• Some breeds are very popular in some areas and less in others.
• Age is also a factor. On average, a puppy between 2 and 4 months old will be 4% less expensive than a newborn to a 2-month-old puppy. And a puppy between 4 and 6 months old will be 8% cheaper on average. On the other hand, buying an unborn puppy from a coming litter (usually from registered breeders) is likely to cost 28% more!

How hard is it to find an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy?

We have reviewed nearly 50,000 puppy ads from various sources to estimate the price of puppies in the US (for over 150 breeds). Unfortunately, American Staffordshire Terrier puppies were very hard to find during our research.

In fact, on average, we were able to find around 320 puppies per breed, but only 43 American Staffordshire Terrier puppies.

Five tips for finding a cheaper American Staffordshire Terrier puppy

• Adoption. By investing a little time in visiting shelter websites regularly, there is a chance that you will be able to find a puppy to adopt. They are rare and get adopted quickly, but it is a realistic option. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also a great thing to do.
• Older puppies. Most people are willing to buy their dog as young as possible, creating excellent opportunities to find puppies a few months old for a much lower price. A 6-month-old dog will still be adorable and playful and should be cheaper than an eight-week-old one.
• Other locations/states. Some breeds are more expensive in specific locations because of their characteristics and the cost of operating a breeding business there. Looking at prices in different places is a great way to save a lot, providing you are willing to travel to meet the breeder and your future dog.
• Mixed-breed or purebred. Mixed breed dogs tend to be less expensive to buy than purebreds. This is especially true for purebreds with registration papers (pedigree). Most families are just looking for a pet to spend time with and do not need these registration papers.
• Friends and family. Let everyone around you know that you are looking for a dog. You might get a good surprise and learn that someone trustworthy has a pregnant dog and is looking for people to get the pups.

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