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

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?
Large
Medium
Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 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?
Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Collie or Brittany? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany height comparison:
Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 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 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which is easiest to train?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed is most alert?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed is most protective?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
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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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany?
Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany social needs comparison:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie 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.
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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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 Shorthaired Pointer or Border Collie or Brittany?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, 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 cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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?
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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany health problems comparison:
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which breed is most active?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Collie or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Collie or Brittany?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie 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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which needs most food?
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. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. What colors are available?
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which drools least?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very 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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

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

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, 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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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 Shorthaired Pointer or Border Collie or Brittany? German Shorthaired Pointer or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Good With Comparison

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good 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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

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

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Border Collie 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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, 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 Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?
7-12 puppies 4-8 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Border Collie vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Shorthaired Pointer, Border Collie, and Brittany. Which has most recognition?
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
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
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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