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Name	Small Munsterlander	German Shorthaired Pointer	Brittany
Origins	Germany	Germany	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	198	10	26
Reviews	2	5	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which is the smallest dog, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or German Shorthaired Pointer? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany weight comparison:	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany height comparison:	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany trainability comparison.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander 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.	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: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer 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.
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Social Needs Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany social needs comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Small Munsterlander 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.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany playfulness comparison:	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Small Munsterlander dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany mouthiness comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer 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.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do Small Munsterlander, German Shorthaired Pointer and Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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 Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany energy level comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany coat comparison:	Dense Thick	Dense	Feathered
Colors What are the original Small Munsterlander, German Shorthaired Pointer and Brittany color?	White & Brown	Black White Liver Roan Copper	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany grooming comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or {name3 shedding:	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany?	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shorthaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Small Munsterlander or German Shorthaired Pointer or Brittany? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany?	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Small Munsterlander and German Shorthaired Pointer and Brittany have?	4-6 puppies	7-12 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Small Munsterlander vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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