American Staffordshire Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption in Des Moines, Iowa

- Enjoys squeaker toys and loves carrying them around

- More of a free spirit but loves being around those he knows

- Likes to take things slow sometimes, so plan on letting him go at his pace and take the time he needs to get comfortable

- Knows sit

- Can be shy around other dogs (dog intro required)

This pet qualifies for our 7-day Foster-to-Adopt program. If you're interested in fostering to adopt, please reach out to meetme@arl-iowa.org.

- Has been diagnosed with mild hip dysplasia in his left hip; he also likely has allergies, and he is being treated for an ear infection (more info at ARL)

The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label.
Primary Color: Tan Weight: 91.5lbs Age: 5yrs 8mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the Amstaff, is a medium sized, muscular breed known for its loyalty and courage. Developed in the United States, they are intelligent and affectionate dogs, making them great family companions. With a distinctive short coat and strong build, American Staffordshire Terriers are often misunderstood due to their past as fighting dogs, but they are actually loving and playful pets when raised in a nurturing environment. They thrive on human interaction and are eager to please their owners.

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