#16 The American Kennels Club (AKC) – a canine organization that united all breeds and had international recognition – registered the presented breed as a Staffordshire Terrier, and in 1972, as an American Staffordshire Terrier.
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#17 In the 50s. In the 20th century, the AKC allowed breeding between Pit Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers. Thus, the fighting breed was half recognized.
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Currently, it is not prohibited from breeding but is registered only under the American Staffordshire Terrier.
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