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Name	Border Collie	Brittany	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	England Scotland Wales	France	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	38	26	10
Reviews	13	3	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

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

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Large	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Brittany or Brittany? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight comparison:	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 Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$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

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	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. 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: 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. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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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. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

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

Playfulness Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone 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 Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	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.
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 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.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Border Collie 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.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

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

Health Issues Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	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.
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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
Veterinarian Visits 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).
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Brittany and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	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
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	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. 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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

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

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Feathered	Dense
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Brittany and German Shorthaired Pointer color?	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 Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
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. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer 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: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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, Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	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.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Border Collie 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 German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly 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.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
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 Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
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 Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Border Collie or Brittany or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Not really Border Collie 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.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer 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.	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.

Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Border Collie and Brittany and German Shorthaired Pointer have?	4-8 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	7-12 puppies
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Border Collie vs Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 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 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 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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