what are american staffordshire terriers?
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 In its native United States , the American Cocker Spaniel was ranked the 23rd most popular breed according to registration statistics of the AKC in 2009 , a decrease in popularity since 1999 when it was ranked 13th . For twenty five years the American Cocker Spaniel was the most popular dog in America . It was ranked number one first in 1936 prior to the English Cocker Spaniel being recognized as a separate breed , and held onto the spot until 1952 when Beagles became the most popular dog . It regained the spot in 1983 and held on at number one until 1990 . In the UK , the American Cocker Spaniel is far less popular than its English cousin with 322 registrations compared to the English Cocker 's 22 @,@ 211 in 2009 . 

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 Other related breeds included George Campbell , 8th Duke of Argyll 's Roseneath Terrier and Dr. Americ Edwin Flaxman 's Pittenweem Terriers . This breed of small white Scottish terriers was given its modern name for the first time in 1908 , with recognition by major kennel clubs occurring around the same time . 

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 The breed has been identified as one of several Vulnerable Native Breeds in the UK . This is when there are fewer than 300 annual registrations with The Kennel Club . In 2010 , there were 155 Smooth Fox Terriers registered , compared to 693 for the Wire Fox Terrier and 8 @,@ 663 for the most popular breed in the Terrier Group , the Staffordshire Bull Terrier . 

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 A mostly white breed with either a smooth , rough or broken coat , it conforms to a narrower range of sizes than the Jack Russell . It is a feisty , energetic terrier , suited to sports and able to get along with children and other animals . It has a range of breed @-@ related health issues , mainly relating to eye disorders . 

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 They are a small breed of terrier with a distinctive shape and have had many roles in popular culture . They have been owned by a variety of celebrities , including the 32nd President of the United States , Franklin Delano Roosevelt , whose Scottie " Fala " is included with FDR in a statue in Washington , D.C. , as well as the 43rd President George W. Bush . They are also well known for being a playing piece in the board game Monopoly . Described as a territorial , feisty dog , they can make a good watchdog and tend to be very loyal to their family . Healthwise , Scottish Terriers can be more prone to bleeding disorders , joint disorders , autoimmune diseases , allergies , and cancer than some other breeds of dog and there is a condition named after the breed called Scotty cramp . They are also one of the more successful dog breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with a recent best in show in 2010 . 
