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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Comparison - Dog breed selector: Alpenlandischer Spaniel or Bleu Picard or American Brittany? Find the right dog for you

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Name Alpine Spaniel Blue Picardy Spaniel Brittany
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Alpenlandischer Spaniel
Swiss Alpine Dog
Bleu Picard
Épagneul Bleu de Picardie
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Which is the smallest dog, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
Large Large
Medium
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany weight comparison:
88–100 pounds (40-45 kg) 43-45 pounds (19-20 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?
94 pounds (42.5 kg) 44 pounds (19.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany height comparison:
24-38 inches (60-96 cm) 22-24 inches (56-61 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?
31 inches (78 cm) 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Which is more expensive?
Unavailable $600-$800 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.
Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany intelligence:
Smart: The Alpine Spaniel dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany trainability comparison.
Alpine Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are very easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
Alpine Spaniel dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Alpine Spaniel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:
Protective
Loyal
Territorial
Brave
Active
Playful
Protective
Gentle
Adaptable
Calm
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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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany?
Average to High: Alpine Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany social needs comparison:
Alpine Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Alpine Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the 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?
Alpine Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany playfulness comparison:
The Alpine Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany?
A lot: Alpine Spaniel is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel rarely barks.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Blue Picardy Spaniel 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 Brittany indoors.

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Alpine Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
Alpine 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.
Blue Picardy 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.
Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alpine Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Blue Picardy Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Alpine Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Blue Picardy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany mouthiness comparison:
Alpine Spaniel dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany?
The Alpine Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Blue Picardy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The 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: Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany health problems comparison:
No data available Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Alpine Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Blue Picardy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do Alpine Spaniel, Blue Picardy Spaniel and Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Alpine Spaniel: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Blue Picardy Spaniel: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany?
Prefers cold weather
The Alpine Spaniel can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany energy level comparison:
Alpine Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Alpine Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
Alpine Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Alpine Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany coat comparison:
Curly Feathered Feathered
Colors
What are the original Alpine Spaniel, Blue Picardy Spaniel and Brittany color?
Tan
Red
Brown
Black
Gray
Speckled
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Alpine Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Alpine Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs 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, Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany?

Low 🔽

The Alpine Spaniel has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Alpine Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Good With Comparison

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

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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: Alpine Spaniel or Blue Picardy Spaniel or Brittany? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

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?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a 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: Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany?

Not really

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

Blue Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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.

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs 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 Alpine Spaniel and Blue Picardy Spaniel and Brittany have?
5-8 puppies 5-8 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6

Alpine Spaniel vs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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

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