Rottie Cocker

The Rottweiler is a medium-large breed that presents an impressive picture of strength and athleticism. Males typically stand between 24 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh between 95 to 135 pounds, while females measure 22 to 25 inches and weigh 80 to 100 pounds. The breed possesses a compact, substantial build with a broad chest and well-developed musculature throughout the body. The head is broad and moderately arched between the ears, featuring a well-defined stop and a muzzle that is neither too long nor too short in proportion to the skull. The overall impression is one of immense power and endurance combined with surprising agility for a dog of this size. The Rottweiler's coat is straight, coarse, dense, and lies flat against the body. The outer coat is medium length, shorter on the head, ears, and legs, while the undercoat is present mainly on the neck and thighs. The breed displays a distinctive black base coat with clearly defined rust to mahogany markings appearing in specific locations including over each eye, on the cheeks, as a strip around each side of the muzzle, on the throat, and on the chest as two triangular marks. Additional markings appear on the forelegs from carpus to toes, inside the rear legs, and beneath the tail. Distinctive features include almond-shaped dark brown eyes that convey an expression of goodwill and loyalty, triangular pendant ears that are set high and carried forward, and a strong jaw with a scissors bite. The neck is powerful and well-muscled, of fair length with a slight arch. The tail is carried as a natural extension of the topline when the dog is relaxed or moving. The Rottweiler moves with a balanced and harmonious trot, demonstrating drive and power from the rear with a corresponding reach in front.

The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the sporting group, presenting a compact, sturdy body with elegant lines and a refined appearance. The American Cocker Spaniel stands approximately 14 to 15 inches at the withers for males and 13.5 to 14.5 inches for females, with weights typically ranging from 20 to 30 pounds. The English Cocker Spaniel is slightly larger, standing 15 to 17 inches and weighing 26 to 35 pounds. Both varieties share the characteristic sporting dog build with a well-balanced body that is slightly longer than tall, allowing for efficient movement in the field. The head of the Cocker Spaniel is one of its most appealing features, with a rounded skull, well-defined stop, and a broad, deep muzzle that is roughly equal in length to the skull. The eyes are large, round, and expressive with a soft, intelligent, and appealing expression that has won the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. Eye color ranges from dark brown to hazel depending on coat color. The ears are perhaps the breed's most distinctive feature, being long, low-set, and covered with luxurious silky hair that frames the face beautifully. The ears should reach at least to the tip of the nose when pulled forward. The Cocker Spaniel's coat is one of its crowning glories, featuring a silky, flat or slightly wavy texture with moderate length on the body and profuse feathering on the ears, chest, abdomen, and legs. The American variety tends to have a more profuse coat than the English. Acceptable colors span a wide range including solid black, any solid color other than black (ASCOB), and parti-colors featuring two or more colors in distinct patterns. The black and tan and tricolor patterns are also popular. The tail is typically docked in countries where the practice is permitted, carried in line with or slightly higher than the backline when the dog is in motion.