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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Sheepdog or French Brittany? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Border Collie French Brittany
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Springer Spaniel Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or Border Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany weight comparison:
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $600-$800 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Average: The French Brittany is a commonly available dog breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany intelligence:
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low: The French Brittany is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany trainability comparison.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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French Brittany dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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French Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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French Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: French Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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French Brittany dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the French Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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French Brittany dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany playfulness comparison:
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The French Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The French Brittany barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep French Brittany indoors.

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
French Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniel dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Brittany bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The French Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany mouthiness comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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French Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The French Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Ear Infections
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The French Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Border Collie and French Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of French Brittany: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany energy level comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
French Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
French Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
French Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The French Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany coat comparison:
Feathered Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense
Colors
What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Border Collie and French Brittany color?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany grooming comparison:
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The French Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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French Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The French Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The French Brittany is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
French Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
French Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
French Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
French Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
French Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
French Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Springer Spaniel or Border Collie or French Brittany? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany?

Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

French Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can English Springer Spaniel and Border Collie and French Brittany have?
4-10 puppies 4-8 puppies 1-11 puppies

English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie vs French Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
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