Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Braque Francais	German Shorthaired Pointer	English Springer Spaniel
Origins	France	Germany	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	280	10	27
Reviews	0	2	2
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Other Names	French Pointing Dog, Braque Francais, de Grande Taille	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund	Springer Spaniel
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Rare Breed Association America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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	American Canine Registry 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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$1000-$1200	$600-$800	$700-$800

General Appearance - Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel

Size	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel

Coat	Fine Thick Well-furnished	Dense	Feathered
Colors	White & Red	Roan Liver White Black	White Liver Tan Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Braque Francaiss shed moderately.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel

Temperament	Social Obedient Athletic	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Braque Francaiss are very easy to train.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Braque Francais is a playful breed.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Braque Francaiss don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Braque Francaiss are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Braque Francaiss need a lot of social interaction.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Braque Francaiss are good watchdogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Braque Francaiss are not the best to protect their territory.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Braque Francaiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Braque Francaiss have average wanderlust potential.	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Braque Francaiss have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Braque Francaiss are apartment-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Braque Francaiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	English Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Braque Francaiss 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.	English Springer Spaniels 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Braque Francaiss are very stranger friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Braque Francaiss are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Braque Francaiss are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Braque Francaiss are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Braque Francaiss usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Braque Francaiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Shorthaired Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel

Health Issues	The Braque Francais 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.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Pulmonic Stenosis	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	11-14 years	12-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Braque Francaiss are high energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Braque Francaiss need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Braque Francaiss don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Braque Francais is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Braque Francais vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs English Springer Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6 to 8 puppies	7-12 puppies	4-10 puppies
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