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
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
Brittany
Sheltie
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1907 AD
1909 AD
Brittany
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brittany
Sheltie
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
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
Brittany
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
None
Brittany
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Brittany
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Brittany
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brittany
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
12-14 Years
Brittany
Sheltie
Brittany
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Brittany
Sheltie
