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Name	French Brittany	French Spaniel	German Wirehaired Pointer
Origins	France	France	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Canadian Setter French Setter Epagneul Français	Drahthaar German Pointer Vorstehund Deutscher Drahthaariger
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, French Brittany or French Spaniel or French Spaniel? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$600-$800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Average: The French Brittany is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer intelligence:	Low: The French Brittany is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer trainability comparison.	French Brittany dogs are very easy to train. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are hard to train. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	French Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Loving Energetic Intelligent Adaptable Calm Tough	Active Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Willful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	High: French Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer social needs comparison:	French Brittany dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the French Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	French Brittany dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	French Spaniel dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The French Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Average: The French Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep French Brittany indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	French Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: French Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	French Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ French Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Wirehaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The French Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Wirehaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	French Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	French Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	The French Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Ear Infections Epilepsy Eye Problems Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Eye Diseases Skin Diseases
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The French Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do French Brittany, French Spaniel and German Wirehaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of French Brittany: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer energy level comparison:	French Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	French Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	French Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	French Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	French Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The French Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer coat comparison:	Dense	Wavy Glossy	Wiry
Colors What are the original French Brittany, French Spaniel and German Wirehaired Pointer color?	White Orange Liver Roan	White Liver	White Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The French Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? French Brittany or French Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	French Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The French Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The French Brittany is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	French Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer?	French Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Yes French Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No French Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Wirehaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	French Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: French Brittany or French Spaniel or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer?	Not really French Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really French Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Wirehaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can French Brittany and French Spaniel and German Wirehaired Pointer have?	1-11 puppies	3-7 puppies	6-10 puppies
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French Brittany vs French Spaniel vs German Wirehaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc. The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

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