Brittany vs Carolina Dog
Compare the Brittany to the Carolina Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Carolina Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Brittany is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Carolina Dog is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Brittany is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Carolina Dog is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Brittany has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Carolina Dog is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Brittany | Carolina Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 17-24 in. |
| Weight | 30-40 lb | 40-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | United States |
| Origin Year | 1907 AD | 1893 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | High | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Brittany | Carolina Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | High |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Carolina Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Carolina Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, White & Orange | Yes | No |
| Blue Roan | Yes | No |
| Liver & White | Yes | No |
| Liver Roan | Yes | No |
| Liver, White & Orange | Yes | No |
| Orange & White | Yes | No |
| Orange Roan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black&tan | No | Yes |
| Buff | No | Yes |
| Piebald | No | Yes |
| Red-ginger | No | Yes |