| AMERICAN | EUROPEAN | |||
| Female | Male | Female | Male | |
| Size | 28 in (71 cm) | 30 in (76 cm) | 29 in (72 cm) | 32 in (80 cm) |
| Head | Rectangular and triangular | Square | ||
| Lips | Less prominent than European | Prominent | ||
| Neck | Narrow | Wide | ||
| Bodies | Lean, agile and elegant | String and muscle (molossian) | ||