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American Pitbull Terrier | American Staffordshire Terrier | American Water Spaniel | Australian Shepherd | Boykin Spaniel |
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| physical traits | - powerfully built - muscular - strong | - medium-sized - powerful - strong - muscular - sturdy - stocky - athletic | - good sense of smell - muscular - hardy | - agile - lithe - muscular | - medium - sturdy - strong swimmer |
| colors | any | - any color - but more than 80% white is not preferred | - solid liver - brown or dark chocolate | - liver - red with or without white or tan - red merle - blue-merle - black | - solid rich dark liver/chocolate - may have white on chest |
| personality/ temperament | - with proper upbringing can be sensitive - gentle and loving. not good with other dogs or pets unless raised together. banned in some countries - as this breed is abused and used for dog fights | - affectionate - calm - friendly - reliable - happy - playful - affectionate - outgoing - confident - loyal - easy to train - obedient - self confident - tenacious - strong willed. stubborn if not well disciplined | - friendly - eager-to-please | - playful - intelligent - good-natured - loyal - affectionate - attentive - strong working instinct - animated - good with other pets - obedient - stamina - reserved on first meeting. some can be shy - fearful - aggressive | - gentle - tender - amicable - enthusiastic - energetic - cheerful - intelligent - eager to please - easy to train. some may be vicious - extremely shy |
| maintenance/ special needs | - little grooming - strict discipline and training | - little grooming - positive consistent discipline early. not good with other dogs or pets unless raised together | - regular brushing - exercise | - sheds alot - brush regularly - daily exercise | - moderate shedding - easy to train - sensitive to harsh treatment |
| nickname | - American Pitbull - Pitbull Terrier | - Am Staff - Staffie | ... | - Aussie - Spanish Shepherd - Pastor Dog - Bob-tail - Blues - Heelers - New Mexican Shepherd - California Shepherd | - 'State Dog of South Carolina - USA' |
| origination | USA | USA | USA, maybe from the Irish Water Spaniel | USA, possibly originally from the Basque Region of Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France | USA possibly from Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, American Water Spaniel |
| bred for | ... | - dog-fighting - bull-baiting | - all-around hunter - work from boats - retrieving from cold water - duck hunting | - sheep herding - droving cattle | - flushing/retrieving turkey - hunting duck and dove |
| identifying traits | ... | confused with the Pitbull | ... | ... | ... |
| height | 18~22 (inch) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| weight | 30~80 (lbs) | 37~50 (lbs) | ... | 35~70 (lbs) | ... |
| height for male | ... | 18~19 (inch) | 15~18 (inch) | ... | 15.5~18 (inch) |
| height for female | ... | 16~18 (inch) | ... | ... | 14~16.5 (inch) |
| ideal for | ... | - companion - city or country life | - family - other pets - easy to train - city - duck hunting | - farms - ranches - city (with plenty of exercise) or country life - cooler climates - family - companionship | - water/field retrieving - companionship - |
| good with kids? | supervise. young children should always be supervised around large and/or powerful dogs. purchase from an ethical breeder and discipline and socialize early | supervise. young children should always be supervised around large and/or powerful dogs. purchase from an ethical breeder and discipline and socialize early | yes | children they have been raised with and trained to respect the dog. never leave an infant or toddler unattended. tendency to 'herd' children | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | ... | ... | ... | tail docked because so enthusiastic on a hunt wagging tail against rushes alerts prey |
| lifespan | 12 (year) | 12 (year) | 12 (year) | 12~15 (year) | 14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - ukc - arba-(terrier dog group) | - akc - saku - ankc - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(bull type terrier dog group) - ckc | - akc-(sporting dog group) - fci-(water dog group) - ukc-(gundog group) - ckc | - akc - uk (pastoral group) - fci-(sheepdog group) - ukc - saku - ankc (working group) - jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group) | - arba-(sporting dog group) - ukc-(gundog group) |
| hair type | short | - short - hard - smooth - glossy - stiff - close | uniform waves or close-curled | - moderately coarse topcoat - straight to wavy - weather resilient | - short to medium - flat to curly |
| ear | ... | deafness | ... | - deafness - eye | ... |
| weight for male | ... | ... | 30~45 (lbs) | ... | 30~40 (lbs) |
| weight for female | ... | ... | 25~40 (lbs) | ... | 25~35 (lbs) |
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