American Staffordshire Terrier vs Bull Terrier vs English Cocker Spaniel Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

English Cocker Spaniel

6/6

categories

Best for Apartments

English Cocker Spaniel

5/5 Β· Ideal

Easiest Grooming

🀝 Tie

Longest Lifespan

🀝 Tie

Easiest to Train

English Cocker Spaniel

4.5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

English Cocker Spaniel

5/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

3/6

50%

American Staffordshire Terrier

3/6

50%

Bull Terrier

6/6

100%

English Cocker Spaniel

πŸ‘‘ Winner

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
United S
England
England
Popularity
#83
#60
#52
Common Names & Aliases
StaffordStaffyAmstaff
BullyGladiatorEnglish Bull Terrier
Merry Cocker WokerCocker
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Medium
Medium
Medium
Weight Statistics
25-30 kg
Male: 25-36 kg, Female: 20-32 kg
Male: 13-16 kg, Female: 12-15 kg
Average Weight
28.1 kg
Male: 30.6 kg, Female: 28.3 kg
Male: 14.1 kg, Female: 13.2 kg
Height
Male: 43-48 cm, Female: 41-46 cm
Male: 56-60 cm, Female: 51-56 cm
Male: 38-43 cm, Female: 36-41 cm
Average Height
Male: 45.5 cm, Female: 43.5 cm
Male: 58.5 cm, Female: 53.5 cm
Male: 40.5 cm, Female: 38.5 cm
Intelligence Rating
4/5
4/5
4.5/5
Watchdog Rating
3/5
5/5
4/5
Training Difficulty
4/5
4/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
3/5
5/5
2/5
Price Range
$800-$1000
$1200-$1500
$900-$1200
Availability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AttentiveDevotedLoyalIntelligentCourageousFriendlyTenacious
ActiveProtectiveTrainableKeenSweetTempered
AffectionateFriendlyPlayfulTrainableFaithfulIntelligentQuiet
Sensitivity Level
3/5
5/5
5/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
3/5
5/5
4/5
Prey Drive
3/5
4/5
5/5
Affection Level
5/5
4/5
5/5
Social Needs
4/5
5/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
3/5
2/5
3/5
Playful Nature
4/5
5/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
2/5
4/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
3/5
4/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Low
Very Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
5/5
4/5
3/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
12-14 years
10-12 years
12-14 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Prefers warm weather
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
Health Concerns
3/5
5/5
3/5
Health Problems
Not available
DeafnessHeart MurmursHereditary NephritisLens LuxationSpinning
CataractsEar InfectionsElbow DysplasiaHip DysplasiaRenal Failure
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Rare
Average
Energy Rating
3/5
4/5
5/5
Sleeping Need
3/5
2/5
1/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
4/5
4/5
4/5
Obesity Tendency
2/5
5/5
5/5
Food Consumption
2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
No
Coat Colors
BrownBlueWhiteBlack
BrownWhiteBrindleTricolorBlack
BlueRoanLiverTanGoldenBlack
Grooming Requirements
1/5
1/5
3/5
Shedding Level
1/5
3/5
3/5
Drooling Tendency
3/5
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Medium
Medium
High
Coat Characteristics
Fine
DenseSmooth
Feathered
Bathing Needs
3-4 weeks
4-6 weeks
6-8 weeks
Cat Friendly
1/5
2/5
4/5
Child Compatibility
4/5
4/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
1/5
2/5
5/5
Stranger Friendly
4/5
4/5
3/5
Office Friendly
Yes
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Recommended
Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Not Good
Below Average
Good
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Yes
Not really
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Not really
Yes
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Yes
Yes
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
5-10 puppies
1-9 puppies, average 5
6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Not available
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Canine RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Winner / Best value