Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Brittany and German Shorthaired Pointer are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Brittany and German Shorthaired Pointer are great with children.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the German Shorthaired Pointer is easier to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the German Shorthaired Pointer has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Brittany vs German Shorthaired Pointer

Breed Name	Brittany	German Shorthaired Pointer
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-13 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Height	17-20 in.	22-24 in.
Weight	30-40 lb	45-75 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	France	Germany
Origin Year	1907 AD	1800 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	No
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	45°F to 80°F	40°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Very High	High-Very High
Exercise Required	High-Very High	High-Very High
Top Running Speed	30 mph	18 mph
Strength	Medium	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Brittany	German Shorthaired Pointer
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	Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Average
Chasing	Average	High
Follow Commands	Below Average	Average
Fighting	Very Low	Below Average
Guarding	Very Low	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Below Average	Average
Remove Vermin	Average	High
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Below Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Brittany	German Shorthaired Pointer
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-13 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Epilepsy	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Brittany	German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Shaggy	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Rough	No	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Medium	Yes	No
Coat Color(s)
Black&white	Yes	Yes
Black, White & Orange	Yes	No
Blue Roan	Yes	No
Liver&white	Yes	Yes
Liver Roan	Yes	Yes
Liver, White & Orange	Yes	No
Orange & White	Yes	No
Orange Roan	Yes	No
Black	No	Yes
Black Roan	No	Yes
Liver	No	Yes
White	No	Yes
White&liver	No	Yes