Membership

The Staffordshire Terrier Club of America Inc. (STCA) is a member of the American Kennel club (AKC) and is the authorized Parent Club for the breed American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff or AST).

The object of this Club shall be the breeding of purebred dogs, to develop and bring to perfection their naturally high qualities, to support AKC Dog Shows and Events, to emphasize the value of pure breeding, to encourage registration of AKC eligible dogs, to create appreciation on the part of the public of the value of purebred dogs, to foster and maintain among ourselves a warm friendship and the highest standards of sportsmanship. No person who is suspended from AKC, has been found guilty of animal abuse or who supports dog fighting can become or remain a member of the STCA. For additional membership information refer to the STCA Constitution and Bylaws.

Only residents of the United States are eligible for regular STCA membership.