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

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is the largest?
Large
Medium
Medium Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle? Compare adult weight ranges.
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) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 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), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or Beagle? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle height comparison:
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) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $700-$800 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or Beagle?
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed ranks highest?
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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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is easiest to train?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most alert?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most protective?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
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: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle?
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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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle social needs comparison:
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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Beagle 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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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most playful?
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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.
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most flexible?
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.
Beagle 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 Brittany or Beagle?
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.
Beagle 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 Brittany vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Beagle 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, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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 Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has fewer health issues?
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.
The Beagle 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 Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Beagle 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 Brittany vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle 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
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

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

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is most prone to obesity?
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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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. What colors are available?
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which requires most maintenance?
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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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which drools least?
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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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

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

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Feathered Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or Beagle? German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or {name3 shedding:
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best with kids?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle 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.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or Beagle?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany or Beagle?
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany vs Beagle?
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.
Yes
Beagle 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
Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Beagle 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.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

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

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

Not really

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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

Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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, Brittany, and Beagle. 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 Brittany vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has most puppies?
7-12 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6 2-14 puppies, average 7
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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 Brittany vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Shorthaired Pointer, Brittany, and Beagle. 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
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

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