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Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Comparison - Dog breed selector: Snap Dog or American Brittany or French Brittany? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
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Snap Dog
English Whippet
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.
25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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?
25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany? Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany height comparison:
Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1200 $700-$800 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany?
Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.
Average: The French Brittany is a commonly available dog breed.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Low: The French Brittany is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which is easiest to train?
Whippet dogs are easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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French Brittany dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is most alert?
Whippet dogs are average watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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French Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is most protective?
Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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French Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany?
Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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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: French Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany social needs comparison:
Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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French Brittany dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the French Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Whippet 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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French Brittany 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.
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Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Average: The French Brittany barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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The French Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Whippet 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 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 French Brittany indoors.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?
Whippet 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.
French Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.

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The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The French Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which uses mouth most during play?
Whippet 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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French Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Whippet bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of French Brittany: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?
The Whippet 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 French Brittany 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?
Average
The Whippet 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 French Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany health problems comparison:
Heart Murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Heart Problems
Deafness
Vaccination Sensitivity
Drug Sensitivity
Arthritis
Kidney Issues
Addison's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which breed is most active?
Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
French Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
French Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany?
Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
French Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The French Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. 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. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The French Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which drools least?
The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The French Brittany is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The French Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine
Short
Close in texture
Feathered Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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 Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany? Whippet or Brittany or {name3 shedding:
Whippet dogs are low shedders.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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French Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which is best with kids?
Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
French Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
French Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany?
Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Brittany or French Brittany?
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
French Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany?
Yes
Whippet 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
French Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
French Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
French Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Whippet, Brittany, and French 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 Whippet, Brittany, and French 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 Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Whippet 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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Not really

French Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. 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 Whippet, Brittany, and French 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.

Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6 1-11 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. 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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Whippet vs Brittany vs French Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Whippet, Brittany, and French Brittany. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
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
Canadian Canine Registry
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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