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Name	Brittany	Poodle	Dachshund
Origins	France	Germany France	Germany
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund breeds.	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund? Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Find price differences between these breeds.	$700-$800	$1000-$1500	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund?	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle 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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which is easiest to train?	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed is most alert?	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed is most protective?	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund? Compare temperaments.	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever
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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund?	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund social needs comparison:	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. 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.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Dachshund 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.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed is most playful?	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.
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Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which uses mouth most during play?	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund 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.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Dachshund 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 Poodle vs Dachshund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which breed is most active?	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund?	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. What colors are available?	White Orange Liver Roan	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which drools least?	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Curly	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	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 Poodle or Dachshund? Brittany or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which is best with kids?	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most 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.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund? Which dog is more friendly?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Brittany or Poodle or Dachshund?	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund?	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund 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 Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund 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.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.

Brittany vs Poodle vs Dachshund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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 Poodle vs Dachshund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. Which has most puppies?	1-11 puppies, average 6	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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 Poodle vs Dachshund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Brittany, Poodle, and Dachshund. 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 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 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

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