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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or American Brittany or Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds.
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer? Compare adult weight ranges.
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) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer height comparison:
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) Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $700-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is easiest to train?
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most alert?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most protective?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer? Compare temperaments.
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Brittany 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: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
High: Border Collie 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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Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most playful?
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 Brittany indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most flexible?
Border Collie 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.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which uses mouth most during play?
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has fewer health issues?
The Border Collie 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.
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie 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.
Rare
The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which breed is most active?
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. What colors are available?
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
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which drools least?
The Border Collie 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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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Feathered Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie or Brittany or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best with kids?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
Yes
Border Collie 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
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Border Collie 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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Not really

German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has most military use?

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.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6 7-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. What's recommended?

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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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. How are they classified internationally?
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 Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Brittany, and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which has most recognition?
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
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 Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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