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Name	Brittany	Labrador Retriever	German Wirehaired Pointer
Origins	France	England Canada	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Lab Labrador	Drahthaar German Pointer Vorstehund Deutscher Drahthaariger
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$1000-$2000	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer intelligence:	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer trainability comparison.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Active Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Willful
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.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer social needs comparison:	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Wirehaired 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?	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Wirehaired 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 Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever 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.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Wirehaired 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 Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Eye Diseases Skin Diseases
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Brittany, Labrador Retriever and German Wirehaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer energy level comparison:	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Wiry
Colors What are the original Brittany, Labrador Retriever and German Wirehaired Pointer color?	White Orange Liver Roan	Black Yellow Chocolate	White Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Brittany or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Wirehaired 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: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired 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, Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Wirehaired Pointer 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Brittany or Labrador Retriever or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Wirehaired 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.

Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired 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 Brittany and Labrador Retriever and German Wirehaired Pointer have?	1-11 puppies, average 6	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Brittany vs Labrador Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Retrievers 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 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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 American Pet Registry, Inc. The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

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