Brittany vs German Longhaired Pointer

Compare the Brittany to the German Longhaired Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and German Longhaired Pointers.

Brittany vs German Longhaired Pointer
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
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General Details
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1907 AD
1879 AD
Temperament
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
None
Exercise Needs
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Cerebellar ataxia
Hemophilia A
Ear infections
Eye infections
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Brittany
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
Orange and White
Orange and White
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
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