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Name	Kooikerhondje	Brittany	Irish Red and White Setter
Origins	Netherlands	France	Ireland
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter breeds.	Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	IRWS Irish RW Setter
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter? Compare adult weight ranges.	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter? Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter height comparison:	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$700-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is easiest to train?	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most alert?	Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most protective?	Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter? Compare temperaments.	Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Playful Energetic Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter?	High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter social needs comparison:	Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Kooikerhondje 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. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most playful?	The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. 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 Kooikerhondje indoors.	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 Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.
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Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed is most flexible?	Kooikerhondje 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.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter?	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.	Irish Red and White Setter 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Red and White Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has fewer health issues?	The Kooikerhondje 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.	The Irish Red and White Setter 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 Kooikerhondje 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.	Average The Irish Red and White Setter 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: Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter health problems comparison:	Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	No data available

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 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.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. What colors are available?	Red White Orange	White Orange Liver Roan	Red White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which drools least?	The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight	Feathered	Silky
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter? Kooikerhondje or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best with kids?	Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter?	Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kooikerhondje or Brittany or Irish Red and White Setter?	Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Yes Kooikerhondje 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 Irish Red and White Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Red and White Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. 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.	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 Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. 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 Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. 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 Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has most puppies?	5-7 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	6-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Brittany vs Irish Red and White Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Kooikerhondje, Brittany, and Irish Red and White Setter. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	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	No data available

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