Brittany vs Sheltie

Compare the Brittany to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Shelties.

Brittany vs Sheltie
Brittany
Sheltie
Brittany
Sheltie
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General Details
Brittany
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Brittany
Sheltie
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1907 AD
1909 AD
Temperament
Brittany
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Brittany
Sheltie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Brittany
Sheltie
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
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Brittany
Sheltie
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Brittany
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Brittany
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Brittany
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Brittany
Sheltie
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Brittany
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Brittany
Sheltie
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Cerebellar ataxia
Hemophilia A
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Brittany
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Brittany
Sheltie
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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