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Name	Papillon	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Brittany
Origins	Spain France Belgium	United States	France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany breeds.	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 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: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 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: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$1000-$2000	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which is easiest to train?	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed is most alert?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed is most protective?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed is most playful?	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. 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 Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Australian Shepherd 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: Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which drools least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Feathered	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany? Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
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Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which is best with kids?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Brittany?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd 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: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd 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 Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd 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?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. 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 Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. 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 Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, 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.	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 Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. 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 Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, 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. 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 Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, 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.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	2-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. 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.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Brittany. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	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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