Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Small, long-coated and well-balanced. Colour: Parti-colours (two or more colours appearing in clearly defined markings), black or ASCOB (i.e. Any Solid Colour Other than Black) – with or without tan markings. Coat: Silky, flat or slightly wavy. It is short and fine on head and longer on body with feathering on legs and abdomen. Tail: Commonly docked. Ears: Set low, well feathered with long silky hair. Body: Compact body with short, strong back slightly sloping to tail and wide muscular quarters.

Additional Comments:

American Cocker Spaniels make excellent family pets however they are high maintenance when it comes to grooming. The owner needs to be prepared to pay for regular professional grooming when choosing an American Cocker Spaniel.

Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Broad-chested, muscular and agile. Colour: Whole colour, parti-coloured or patched. White not to cover more than 80% of body. Coat: Smooth, short, dense and glossy Tail: Moderately short and low set. Ears: Rose-shaped and semi-erect. Body: The heavy neck runs to a fairly short, slightly sloping back. The chest is broad and deep.

Additional Comments:

American Staffordshire Terriers are a very devoted and protective breed that can be great family pets, so long as correct training is provided at an early age. Otherwise they can become overly boisterous as well as aggressive towards other dogs.