Mini St. Bernard

The Saint Bernard is a giant breed that commands immediate attention with its massive size, powerful build, and noble bearing. Males typically stand 28 to 30 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 140 and 180 pounds, while females measure 26 to 28 inches and weigh 120 to 140 pounds, though many individuals exceed these ranges. The breed presents a nearly square outline, being only slightly longer than tall, with a level topline and substantial bone structure throughout. The chest is broad and deep, providing ample room for heart and lungs, while the body is powerful and muscular, built for strength and endurance in the harsh Alpine conditions where the breed originated as a rescue dog. The Saint Bernard's massive head is one of its most distinctive features, being broad and powerful with a slightly domed skull. The forehead shows moderate wrinkling, particularly when the dog is alert, and the stop is pronounced and abrupt. The muzzle is short, broad, and deep, with prominent flews that contribute to the breed's tendency to drool. The nose is broad, black, and always well-developed with open nostrils. The eyes are medium-sized, set somewhat to the sides, and range from dark brown to nut brown, conveying a kind, intelligent, and friendly expression. Some dogs display slightly droopy lower eyelids. The ears are medium-sized, set high, and hang close to the cheeks with rounded tips. The breed comes in two coat varieties, both featuring dense, water-resistant double coats that provided essential protection during Alpine rescue work. The smooth or shorthaired variety has short, close-lying hair that is thick and feels somewhat harsh, while the rough or longhaired variety features medium-length coat that may be slightly wavy, with feathering on the thighs, legs, and tail. Acceptable colors include all shades of red and white, brown and white, and brindle and white, with the darker shades being particularly valued. Required white markings include a white chest, feet, tail tip, nose band, and collar or neck spot. A dark mask around the eyes and ears is highly desirable and enhances the breed's distinctive expression.

The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the Sporting Group, presenting a compact, sturdy body with refined, elegant lines that distinguish it from its English counterpart. Males stand between 14.5 and 15.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh 25 to 30 pounds, while females are slightly smaller at 13.5 to 14.5 inches and 20 to 25 pounds. The body is well-balanced and proportionate, slightly longer than tall, with a broad, deep chest that reaches to the elbows. The back slopes slightly from the withers toward the tail, and the legs are strong and muscular, well-suited to the breed's heritage as an active hunting companion. The Cocker Spaniel's head is perhaps its most distinctive feature, characterized by a rounded dome skull, well-pronounced stop, and broad, square muzzle that gives the breed its characteristic expression. The eyes are large, round, dark, and full, set looking directly forward and conveying warmth, intelligence, and an appealing, somewhat dreamy expression. The long, low-set ears are one of the breed's most recognizable features, covered with long, silky fur and hanging close to the head. The nose is well-developed and always black in black-coated dogs or may be brown in liver and parti-colored dogs. The overall facial expression is alert, soft, and appealing. The Cocker Spaniel possesses a profuse, silky coat of medium length that is flat or slightly wavy. Feathering is abundant on the ears, chest, abdomen, and legs, while the head is covered with shorter hair. The breed comes in numerous colors divided into three variety groups for showing purposes: black variety including solid black and black with tan points, ASCOB or any solid color other than black including cream through dark red, and parti-color featuring two or more colors with one being white. The coat requires considerable maintenance to prevent matting and maintain its characteristic appearance. The tail is traditionally docked but may be left natural in regions where docking is prohibited, and when docked is carried in line with or slightly above the topline.