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German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund or Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or American Brittany? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany breeds.
Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund
Langhaar
Pointer
Deutscher Langhaariger
Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large
Medium
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.
30 kg (66 lb) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 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?
30 kg (66 lb) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany height comparison:
Male: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm) Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $600-$800 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?
Average: The German Longhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is easiest to train?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite easy to train.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is most alert?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is most protective?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Kind
Familiar
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?
High: German Longhaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany social needs comparison:
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are a social breed.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The German Longhaired Pointer rarely barks.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is most playful?
Average: German Longhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the German Longhaired Pointer breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?
German Longhaired Pointer 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The German Longhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which uses mouth most during play?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Longhaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of German Longhaired Pointer: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?
German Longhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The German Longhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany health problems comparison:
Ear Infections
Eye Infections
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which breed is most active?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The German Longhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. 3 to 4 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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. What colors are available?
White
Brown
Chocolate
Roan
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The German Longhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which drools least?
The German Longhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The German Longhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Wavy
Shiny
Dense Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or {name3 shedding:
German Longhaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is best with kids?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Longhaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?
No
German Longhaired Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer 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
German Longhaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shorthaired Pointer 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?
German Longhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

German Longhaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, 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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, 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.

German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 7-12 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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German Longhaired Pointer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. How are they classified?
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 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. How are they classified internationally?
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brittany. Which has most recognition?
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service
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
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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