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I enjoyed the following information so much, I thought I would share it with you. It was taken from The AmStaff Forum. Enjoy!
Different type in the breed:
*The American Staffordshire Terrier is blending of bull and terrier.There are three basic body types (Bully,Moderate and Terrier) you will be presented with in the ring.Good sound representatives of the breed can be found in all three types.Is it the job of the judge to select the best dog that respresents the breed without encouraging the extreme individuals. If all things were otherwise equal,the moderate type would allways be prefered ,as it represents the perfect balance of bull and terrier without exaggeration.
Bully Type:
Characterised by heavier bone and more mass.This type falls more toward the bull dog ancestry,somewhat shorter on leg and heavier moving,they also have more tendency toward looser,thicker skin.Although pictured as a bitch ,both dogs and bitches can be of this type.The sames rules of soundness apply.This type should not be prefered over the others as it can be quickly exagerated,losing the athleticism and the grace of the terrier influence.If any type should be prefered it would be this one.
Moderate Type:
The perfect blending of the bull and terrier background ,with the strength and the musculature of the bulldog,and the grace and agility of the terrier.If any type should be prefered ,this would be the one.
Terrier Type:
Showing a strong relationship to the terrier in the background,this body type is quick ,agile ,light ,sometimes leggier ,lighter boned and carrying less muscle mass.This type is often very stylish and elegant.This type should not be prefered over the others ,as it can be quickly exagerated loosing the muscle mass that is desired in the breed.