American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Comparison – Which dog is better American Brown Spaniel or American Brittany?

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Name	American Water Spaniel	Brittany
Origins	United States	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Brown Spaniel American Brown Water Spaniel	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Is the American Water Spaniel bigger than the Brittany breed? Is an American Water Spaniel smaller than a Brittany?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Water Spaniel or Brittany? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany weight comparison:	25-45 pounds (11-20 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?	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Is an American Water Spaniel taller than a Brittany?	15-18 inches (36-46 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?	16.5 inches (41 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between American Water Spaniel and Brittany?	$800-$1000	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	Frequent: The American Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a American Water Spaniel or Brittany smarter? Which is best? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability American Water Spaniel vs Brittany trainability comparison. What's the difference between American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Water Spaniel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
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American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Water Spaniel or Brittany? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Obedient Trainable	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	Sensitive: American Water Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	High: American Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs American Water Spaniel vs Brittany social needs comparison:	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between American Water Spaniel vs Brittany? Which can be better for hunting?	American Water Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Water Spaniel vs Brittany playfulness comparison:	The American Water Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	Average: The American Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	Very house-friendly dog the American Water Spaniel breed.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	American Water 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: American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is an American Water Spaniel more dangerous than a Brittany?	Low 🔽 The American Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany mouthiness comparison:	American Water Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Water Spaniel vs Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	The American Water Spaniel 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	Average The American Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy American Water Spaniel vs Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do American Water Spaniel and Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the American Water Spaniel and Brittany?	9-13 years The average lifespan of American Water Spaniel: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	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. See more.

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Water Spaniel or Brittany? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany energy level comparison:	American Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Water Spaniel vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Does the American Water Spaniel breed eat more than the Brittany breed?	1 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The American Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany coat comparison:	Curly	Feathered
Colors What are the original American Water Spaniel and Brittany color? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany color comparison:	Brown Liver Chocolate	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Water Spaniel or Brittany? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany grooming comparison:	Average: The American Water Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Do American Water Spaniel dogs shed more than Brittany dogs?	American Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Water Spaniel vs Brittany hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	Medium ⏺ The American Water 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? What's the difference between American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	The American Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Water Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	American Water Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Water Spaniel or Brittany?	American Water Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Can an American Water Spaniel and a Brittany be friends? Do American Water Spaniel dogs get along with Brittany dogs?	American Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	Yes American Water 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 American Water 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?	American Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

American Water 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American Water Spaniel or Brittany? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American Water Spaniel vs Brittany?	Yes American Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can American Water Spaniel and Brittany have? American Water Spaniel vs Brittany litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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American Water Spaniel vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water 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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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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