Buckeye Amstaffs
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary Jo M., the breeder behind Buckeye Amstaffs located in Centerburg, OH. We built our program with care and intention in every step. We care deeply about the health and wellbeing of this breed. It is our goal to produce healthy, show-quality puppies with wonderful temperaments. With this in mind, we consider a variety of factors when making breeding decisions, and we only breed dogs that are exemplary representations of the standard. We provide each of our dogs and puppies with the best care, and we ensure each pup that we don’t keep goes to a responsible, loving home.
Q. & A. with Mary Jo
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding is a part of showing in AKC conformation . You breed to produce a dog that fits the AKC standard. Health, temperament, and correct structure are very important.What makes your program special?
We chose the absolute best Amstaff bloodlines in the world to begin our breeding program. The sire of our first litter is an International champion and is also the sire of the current top winning Amstaff. The sire of our upcoming litter is a record holding Best in show winner.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, red brindle, red, and black brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mary Jo
Mary Jo has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“All companion puppies will be on an AKC limited registration and requires to be spayed or neutered at the appropriate age. If a deposit is received for a litter but there are not enough puppies the option for transfer to the next litter or refund.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary Jo may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Mary Jo offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mary Jo directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mary Jo.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Centerburg, OH
4215 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
4237 miles away
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More about Mary Jo
Mary Jo has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Mary Jo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Mary Jo is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Buckeye Amstaffs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
May, mom
American Staffordshire Terrier
About May
May is an amazing companion, show dog, performance dog and most importantly a tremendous producer of smart, beautiful, healthy, puppies. She finished her CHampionship going Winners Bitch and AOM at the STCA National Specialty. She happily retired from the conformation ring to pursue her passions which include FCAT and Barn Hunt .
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Buckeye Amstaffs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for American Staffordshire Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 4A (NCL4A), American Staffordshire Terrier Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
