{"id":145326,"date":"2022-07-11T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:00","slug":"how-long-do-american-staffies-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do American staffies live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_long_do_American_staffies_live\" title=\"How long do American staffies live?\">How long do American staffies live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Is_7_old_for_a_Staffy\" title=\"Is 7 old for a Staffy?\">Is 7 old for a Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Can_Staffies_live_longer_than_14_years\" title=\"Can Staffies live longer than 14 years?\">Can Staffies live longer than 14 years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_long_does_a_American_Staffy_live_for\" title=\"How long does a American Staffy live for?\">How long does a American Staffy live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Is_12_old_for_a_Staffy\" title=\"Is 12 old for a Staffy?\">Is 12 old for a Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#What_is_the_oldest_Staffy\" title=\"What is the oldest Staffy?\">What is the oldest Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#What_problems_do_American_staffies_have\" title=\"What problems do American staffies have?\">What problems do American staffies have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#At_what_age_is_a_Staffy_considered_old\" title=\"At what age is a Staffy considered old?\">At what age is a Staffy considered old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_much_exercise_does_a_7_year_old_Staffy_need\" title=\"How much exercise does a 7 year old Staffy need?\">How much exercise does a 7 year old Staffy need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Is_a_10_year_old_Staffy_old\" title=\"Is a 10 year old Staffy old?\">Is a 10 year old Staffy old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_long_can_a_Staffy_live\" title=\"How long can a Staffy live?\">How long can a Staffy live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#What_is_the_oldest_living_Staffordshire_Bull_Terrier\" title=\"What is the oldest living Staffordshire Bull Terrier?\">What is the oldest living Staffordshire Bull Terrier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#What_happens_to_Staffies_when_they_get_old\" title=\"What happens to Staffies when they get old?\">What happens to Staffies when they get old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_old_is_the_oldest_English_Staffy\" title=\"How old is the oldest English Staffy?\">How old is the oldest English Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Is_10_old_for_a_Staffy\" title=\"Is 10 old for a Staffy?\">Is 10 old for a Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Is_12_a_good_age_for_a_Staffy\" title=\"Is 12 a good age for a Staffy?\">Is 12 a good age for a Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_much_exercise_does_a_12_year_old_Staffy_need\" title=\"How much exercise does a 12 year old Staffy need?\">How much exercise does a 12 year old Staffy need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#What_is_the_oldest_Staffy_ever\" title=\"What is the oldest Staffy ever?\">What is the oldest Staffy ever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_old_do_Staffies_live_up_to\" title=\"How old do Staffies live up to?\">How old do Staffies live up to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#How_old_do_English_Staffies_live\" title=\"How old do English Staffies live?\">How old do English Staffies live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Is_8_old_for_a_Staffy\" title=\"Is 8 old for a Staffy?\">Is 8 old for a Staffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#What_problems_are_Staffies_prone_to\" title=\"What problems are Staffies prone to?\">What problems are Staffies prone to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Do_Staffies_have_problems\" title=\"Do Staffies have problems?\">Do Staffies have problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Do_American_Staffies_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do American Staffies make good pets?\">Do American Staffies make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-american-staffies-live\/#Do_American_Staffies_bark_a_lot\" title=\"Do American Staffies bark a lot?\">Do American Staffies bark a lot?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_American_staffies_live\"><\/span>How long do American staffies live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Convert Staffy Years to Human.DogMan6 years42 year (index 7)7 years49 years (index 7)8 years56 years (index 7)9 years63 years (index 7)16 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_7_old_for_a_Staffy\"><\/span>Is 7 old for a Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A well taken care of American Staffordshire Terrier has a life expectancy <b>between 12 to 16 years. There are particular health vulnerabilities with Amstaffs, such as skin allergies, urinary tract infections, and autoimmune disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Staffies_live_longer_than_14_years\"><\/span>Can Staffies live longer than 14 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obvious aging indications are often more noticeable in larger dogs. Depending on the breed and size of the dog, <b>10 to 12 years is considered late middle age and the beginning of the elderly years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_American_Staffy_live_for\"><\/span>How long does a American Staffy live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AmStaffs are affable, smart, and protective of their family. They are a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of <b>12 years. AmStaffs can suffer from common conditions like knee ligament tears and hypothyroidism. Early diagnosis is the key to a long and happy life, so be sure to schedule routine checkups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_old_for_a_Staffy\"><\/span>Is 12 old for a Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a lifespan between 12 to 14 years. If youre thinking about a Staffy puppy, ensure the breeder can provide you with confirmation the parent dogs were screened for hip dysplasia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_oldest_Staffy\"><\/span>What is the oldest Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an unusual turn of events, dog-owners Steve and Claire Sherlock, from Long Eaton, have come forward and said their <b>19-year-old staffy could be the oldest in the UK. At 19 years and four months, Sophie the staffy has surpassed the incredible records of previous dogs who have featured in the Derby Telegraph.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problems_do_American_staffies_have\"><\/span>What problems do American staffies have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This breed, which has an average lifespan of 12 to 14 years, is prone to minor health problems such as <b>elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and heart disease, and major ailments like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), canine hip dysplasia (although seldom seen), and cerebellar ataxia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_a_Staffy_considered_old\"><\/span>At what age is a Staffy considered old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BreedLifespanSenior YearsAmerican Staffordshire Terrier<b>10  12 years<\/b>7.5  9 yearsAmerican Water Spaniel12  15 years9  11 yearsAnatolian Sheepdog12  13 years9  10 yearsAustralian Cattle Dog12  15 years9  11 years49 more rowsx26bull;14-Sept-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_exercise_does_a_7_year_old_Staffy_need\"><\/span>How much exercise does a 7 year old Staffy need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staffies tend to have bags of energy and will gladly accompany their owner on as many as 3 walks a day. As a minimum, your Staffie will need <b>2 walks a day with some energy-filled playtime in the middle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_10_year_old_Staffy_old\"><\/span>Is a 10 year old Staffy old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obvious aging indications are often more noticeable in larger dogs. Depending on the breed and size of the dog, <b>10 to 12 years is considered late middle age and the beginning of the elderly years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_Staffy_live\"><\/span>How long can a Staffy live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which has an average lifespan of <b>12 to 14 years, is susceptible to major health issues like canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and occasionally cataract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_oldest_living_Staffordshire_Bull_Terrier\"><\/span>What is the oldest living Staffordshire Bull Terrier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since opening in the summer of 2012, the team at the Wymesworld rehoming centre have found forever homes for more than 150 Staffordshire Bull Terriers, but <b>15-year-old Lucy is the oldest that they have ever welcomed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_Staffies_when_they_get_old\"><\/span>What happens to Staffies when they get old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Four of the most serious diseases that Staffies are prone to are <b>arthritis; Cushings disease, also known as Hypoadrenocorticism; cancer; and heart disease. With these 4 diseases, it is of the utmost importance that your vet has the chance to help your Staffy as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_the_oldest_English_Staffy\"><\/span>How old is the oldest English Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>19 years and four months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_10_old_for_a_Staffy\"><\/span>Is 10 old for a Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Convert Staffy Years to Human.DogMan6 years42 year (index 7)7 years49 years (index 7)8 years56 years (index 7)9 years63 years (index 7)16 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_a_good_age_for_a_Staffy\"><\/span>Is 12 a good age for a Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which has <b>an average lifespan of 12 to 14 years, is susceptible to major health issues like canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and occasionally cataract. However, CHD rarely causes other symptoms or problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_exercise_does_a_12_year_old_Staffy_need\"><\/span>How much exercise does a 12 year old Staffy need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BreedLifespanSenior YearsAmerican Staffordshire Terrier<b>10  12 years<\/b>7.5  9 yearsAmerican Water Spaniel12  15 years9  11 yearsAnatolian Sheepdog12  13 years9  10 yearsAustralian Cattle Dog12  15 years9  11 years49 more rowsx26bull;14-Sept-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_oldest_Staffy_ever\"><\/span>What is the oldest Staffy ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The worlds oldest office worker At 101 years old <b>Jim Clements is the UKs oldest staff member and possibly the worlds oldest office temp. Mr Clements actually returned to work after becoming bored of retirement in his 60s and he has been an office temp at a security firm in Essex, southern England for over 30 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_Staffies_live_up_to\"><\/span>How old do Staffies live up to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which has an average lifespan of <b>12 to 14 years, is susceptible to major health issues like canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and occasionally cataract. However, CHD rarely causes other symptoms or problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_English_Staffies_live\"><\/span>How old do English Staffies live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 12-14 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_8_old_for_a_Staffy\"><\/span>Is 8 old for a Staffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fully Staffy and other dogs develop between the ages of 2 and 5 years. The development of the organism ends in this period, and Staffy becomes especially vigorous. <b>In 7-8 years Staffordshire slowly begins to grow old. Many owners simply multiply it by 7 to convert the age of their Stafford in human years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problems_are_Staffies_prone_to\"><\/span>What problems are Staffies prone to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Four of the most serious diseases that Staffies are prone to are <b>arthritis; Cushings disease, also known as Hypoadrenocorticism; cancer; and heart disease. With these 4 diseases, it is of the utmost importance that your vet has the chance to help your Staffy as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Staffies_have_problems\"><\/span>Do Staffies have problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staffies are generally a healthy breed. The genetic health concerns include hip and elbow dysplasia, patella luxation and juvenile cataracts. They do commonly experience anxiety issues and staffies also suffer from a fairly high rate of allergies that can cause skin itching and secondary infections.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_American_Staffies_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do American Staffies make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Staffordshire Terrier is affectionate, loyal, and good with children, making it <b>an outstanding family pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_American_Staffies_bark_a_lot\"><\/span>Do American Staffies bark a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The American Staffordshire Terrier can be territorial and will bark when confronted with people and pets who are not a part of their family. This dog will also bark and make noise when he or she is bored and is trying to get some attention and much needed playtime.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long do American staffies live?Is 7 old for a Staffy?Can Staffies live longer than 14 years?How long does a American Staffy live for?Is 12 old for a Staffy?What is the oldest Staffy?What problems do American staffies have?At what age is a Staffy considered old?How much exercise does a 7 year old&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145326"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145326\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}