Brittany vs Dingo
Compare the Brittany to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Dingos.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Brittany is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Dingo is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Brittany is very child friendly. The Dingo does not do well with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Dingo is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Brittany has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Dingo has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Brittany | Dingo |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Maybe |
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 20-24 in. |
| Weight | 30-40 lb | 20-45 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Australia |
| Origin Year | 1907 AD | 1500 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 0°F to 100°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 25 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | High | Medium |
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 | Dingo |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | High |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Dingo |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Canine Distemper | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Heart Worms | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Tapeworms | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Dingo |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Silky | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Reddish Brown | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |