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Name	Brittany	Blue Lacy	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	France	United States	Portugal
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog breeds.	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Lacy Game Dog Lacy Hog Dog Texas Blue Lacy Lacy Dog	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	30-50 pounds (13-23 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	40 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog? Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	18-23 inches (46-58 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$700-$800	$600-$800	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog?	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Average: The Blue Lacy is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare temperaments.	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Active Alert Intelligent Devoted Bold Intense	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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: Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog?	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Blue Lacy dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Lacy is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Lacy rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Blue Lacy is a playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Blue Lacy breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Blue Lacy dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Blue Lacy has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Lacy bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Blue Lacy: 15 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Blue Lacy 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 Portuguese Water Dog 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 Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Blue Lacys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Portuguese Water Dog 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 Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Blue Lacy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog 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: Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Color Dilution Alopecia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Lacy has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. What colors are available?	White Orange Liver Roan	Red Blue Cream Silver Tricolor Grey	Black White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Blue Lacy requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which drools least?	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Blue Lacy is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Blue Lacy has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Smooth Tight	Curly
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog? Brittany or Blue Lacy or {name3 shedding:	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best with kids?	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Blue Lacy dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Blue Lacy dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Blue Lacy dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Brittany or Blue Lacy or Portuguese Water Dog?	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Blue Lacy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Lacy is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Blue Lacys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Blue Lacy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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 Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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.

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most puppies?	1-11 puppies, average 6	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. 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.

Brittany vs Blue Lacy vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Brittany, Blue Lacy, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most recognition?	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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club

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