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Name	Australian Shepherd	Brittany	Gordon Setter
Origins	United States	France	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	17	26	104
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Blue Dog Aussie	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Gordon Castle Setters
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Brittany? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$700-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Gordon Setter is easier than average to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Gordon Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter trainability comparison.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Alert Intelligent Confident Loyal Fearless Eager
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Gordon Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter playfulness comparison:	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Gordon Setter 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 Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gordon Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Shepherd 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.	Gordon Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Australian Shepherd 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Gordon Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter mouthiness comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	The Australian Shepherd 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 Gordon Setter 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: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Shepherd 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.	Average The Gordon Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Brittany and Gordon Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Gordon Setter: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Gordon Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Gordon Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter coat comparison:	Feathered	Feathered	Soft Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Australian Shepherd, Brittany and Gordon Setter color?	Black Red Blue Merle	White Orange Liver Roan	Black Tan Red
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Australian Shepherd or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Shepherd 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.	The Gordon Setter is an average drooler. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Gordon Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Gordon Setter 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 Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Gordon Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Gordon Setter dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	Yes Australian Shepherd 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.	Yes Gordon Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter 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.	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: Australian Shepherd or Brittany or Gordon Setter? 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.	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.	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: Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Gordon Setter breed usually likes 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter 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. See more.	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 Australian Shepherd and Brittany and Gordon Setter have?	6-9 puppies, average 7	1-11 puppies, average 6	6-8 puppies
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Australian Shepherd vs Brittany vs Gordon Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	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 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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