Brittany vs Flat-coated Retriever
Compare the Brittany to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Flat-coated Retrievers.
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
8-10 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1907 AD
1859 AD
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
None to Low
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
8-10 Years
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Brittany
Flat-Coated Retriever
