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Name	Border Collie	Vizsla	Brittany
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Hungary	France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	38	30	26
Reviews	13	8	3
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany breeds.	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany? Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 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?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
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: Vizsla 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: Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla 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 Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Vizsla 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? 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.	Vizsla 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

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which breed is most playful?	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla 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.
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Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizsla 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Vizsla 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.

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which uses mouth most during play?	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla 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

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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. See more.	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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 Vizsla 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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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 Vizsla 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 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.
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Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which drools least?	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany? Border Collie or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which is best with kids?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Vizsla or Brittany?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla 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 Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla 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?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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 Vizsla vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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, Vizsla, and Brittany. What's recommended?	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.

Border Collie vs Vizsla vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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, Vizsla, and Brittany. 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 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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