Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Stephens Cur	Black Norwegian Elkhound	Brittany
Origins	United States	Norway	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	453	548	26
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Other Names	Stephens’ Stock Mountain Cur, Stephens’ Stock Cur, Mountain Cur	Norsk Elghund Sort, Norsk Elghund Black, Black Elkhound, Norwegian Moose Dog (black)	Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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
Price	$400-$500	$500-$700	$700-$800

General Appearance - Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany

Size	Large Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 30-60 pounds (13-27 kg), Female: 25-55 pounds (11-25 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 45 pounds (20 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany

Coat	Sleek	Double	Feathered
Colors	Black Blonde Blue Brindle Brown Cream Red White Yellow	Black	Liver White Orange Roan
Grooming	Effortless: The Stephens Cur requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Black Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Stephens Curs shed none to minimal.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are low shedders.	Brittanys are low shedders.

Characteristics - Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany

Temperament	Hard working Instinctual Intelligent Trainable	Alert Intelligent Robust Proud Strong Willed	Alert Intelligent Social Independent Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Stephens Cur's has great intelligence.	Smart: Black Norwegian Elkhound's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Stephens Curs are easy to train.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are quite easy to train.	Brittanys are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Stephens Cur is a highly playful breed.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Brittanys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Stephens Curs are highly affectionate dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Brittanys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Stephens Curs are a social breed.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds need for social interaction is average.	Brittanys need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Stephens Cur is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Black Norwegian Elkhound rarely barks.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Stephens Curs are good watchdogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the best watchdogs.	Brittanys are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Stephens Curs strongly protect their territory.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds strongly protect their territory.	Brittanys are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Stephens Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Black Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Stephens Curs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Brittanys have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Stephens Cur is strong enough to escape from home.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Stephens Curs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Brittanys have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Stephens Curs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Brittanys are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Stephens Curs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Brittanys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Stephens Curs 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.	Brittanys tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany

Stranger Friendly	Stephens Curs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Brittanys are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Stephens Curs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Brittanys are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Stephens Curs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Brittanys are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Stephens Curs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brittanys are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Stephens Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Stephens Curs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Stephens Curs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Brittanys are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Stephens Curs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Black Norwegian Elkhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Brittanys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Stephens Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Black Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany

Health Issues	Stephens Curs are commonly healthy dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fanconi Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Obesity Renal Failure	Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-16 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Stephens Curs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are high energy dogs.	Brittanys are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Stephens Curs need a lot of exercises.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds need a lot of exercises.	Brittanys need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Stephens Curs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds don't need too much sleep.	Brittanys don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black Norwegian Elkhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Stephens Cur has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Black Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Stephens Cur is an average drooler.	The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Brittany is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Stephens Cur vs Black Norwegian Elkhound vs Brittany

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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