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Name	American Staffordshire Terrier	Beauceron	Vizsla
Origins	United States	France	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	83	141	30
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Beauceron? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla weight comparison:	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla height comparison:	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla intelligence:	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Beauceron dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Vizsla dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Beauceron bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beauceron dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do American Staffordshire Terrier, Beauceron and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla energy level comparison:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Fine	Dense	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original American Staffordshire Terrier, Beauceron and Vizsla color?	Black Blue White Brown	Black Gray Tan Rust	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or {name3 shedding:	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla?	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American Staffordshire Terrier or Beauceron or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla?	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can American Staffordshire Terrier and Beauceron and Vizsla have?	5-10 puppies	6-7 puppies	6-8 puppies
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Beauceron vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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