American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | American Eskimo Dog | Brittany | Coton de Tulear |
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Origins | ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Companion Dogs | Gun Dog | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 118 | 26 | 81 |
Reviews | 2 | 1 | 6 |
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Other Names | Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz, Eskie | Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref | Coton, Cotie |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. |
Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. 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 | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. |
Price | $600-$800 | $700-$800 | $2400-$3000 |
General Appearance - American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear
Size | Medium | Medium | Small |
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Weight | Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg) | Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) | 12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) | 13.5 pounds (5.6 kg) |
Height | Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm) | Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) | 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) |
Avg. Height | Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) | 11 inches (27.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear
Coat | Fluffy | Feathered | Soft |
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Colors | White Biscuit | Liver White Orange Roan | White |
Grooming | Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level | American Eskimo Dogs are heavy shedders. | Brittanys are low shedders. | Coton de Tulears are low shedders. |
Characteristics - American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear
Temperament | Alert Friendly Intelligent Energetic Independent Protective | Alert Intelligent Social Independent Responsive | Affectionate Lively Trainable Intelligent Playful Vocal |
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Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
Trainability | American Eskimo Dogs are easy to train. | Brittanys are easy to train. | Coton de Tulears are quite easy to train. |
Playfulness | The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed. | The Brittany is a highly playful breed. | The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Brittanys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Coton de Tulears don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level | American Eskimo Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Brittanys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Coton de Tulears are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | American Eskimo Dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Brittanys need a lot of social interaction. | Coton de Tulears are a social breed. |
Barking | High: The American Eskimo Dog is a very vocal breed. | Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. | Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally. |
Watchdog Ability | American Eskimo Dogs are good watchdogs. | Brittanys are average watchdogs. | Coton de Tulears are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | American Eskimo Dogs are average defenders. | Brittanys are average defenders. | Coton de Tulears are average defenders. |
Biting Potential |
Low The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | American Eskimo Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Brittanys have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Coton de Tulears have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | American Eskimo Dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. | Coton de Tulears have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive | American Eskimo 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. | Brittanys have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Coton de Tulears don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
Apartment Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Coton de Tulears are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | American Eskimo Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Brittanys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Coton de Tulears adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | American Eskimo Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Brittanys tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Coton de Tulears 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. |
Fighting 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. |
Good With - American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear
Stranger Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Brittanys are average friendly towards strangers. | Coton de Tulears are stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are very kid-friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Brittanys are average friendly towards cats. | Coton de Tulears are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Brittanys are very dog-friendly dogs. | Coton de Tulears are dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | American Eskimo Dogs are generally with other pets. | Brittanys are generally with other pets. | Coton de Tulears are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No American Eskimo Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Brittanys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Coton de Tulears are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Boat Dog |
Not really American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear
Health Issues | The American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Cataracts Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 14-16 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No | Yes |
Energy Level | American Eskimo Dogs are high energy dogs. | Brittanys are high energy dogs. | Coton de Tulears have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
Exercise Need | American Eskimo Dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Brittanys need a lot of exercises. | Coton de Tulears have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need | American Eskimo Dogs don't need too much sleep. | Brittanys don't need too much sleep. | Coton de Tulears sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 to 1.5 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. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average. |
Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Brittany is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - American Eskimo Dog vs Brittany vs Coton de Tulear
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 1-11 puppies, average 6 | 4-6 puppies |
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