Energetic
Intelligent
Protective
Friendly
Obedient
Trainable

Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Selfish
Spirited
Assertive

American Water Spaniels shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Scotti Apsos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

American Water Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Scotti Apsos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

spaniel, retriever

Scottish Terrier and Lhasa Apso

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

2000's

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Sable

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Brindle

American Water Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Scotti Apsos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

An American Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Scotti Apso can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

American Water Spaniels are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Scotti Apsos are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Distichiasis
Lenticular Opacities
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Familial Nephropathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Atopy

Hip X-Rays
Heart
Eye Examination

Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Blood Count
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations

American Water Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Scotti Apsos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

American Water Spaniel has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Scotti Apso has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

American Water Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Scotti Apsos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

American Water Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Scotti Apsos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

American Water Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Scotti Apso dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Water Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scotti Apso, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most American Water Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Scotti Apsos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The American Water Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Scotti Apsos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, American Water Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Scotti Apso should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) American Water Spaniel feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 13-22 pound (6 - 10 kg) Scotti Apso feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an American Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Scotti Apso is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American Water Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Scotti Apso is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

American Water Spaniels are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Scotti Apso has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

American Water Spaniels are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Scotti Apsos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

American Water Spaniels are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Scotti Apsos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

American Water Spaniels are highly friendly around strangers.

Scotti Apsos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

American Water Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Scotti Apsos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

American Water Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Scotti Apsos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.