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Name	Flat-Coated Retriever	Small Munsterlander	Brittany
Origins	United Kingdom	Germany	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Flatte Flattie Flatcoat	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Which is the smallest dog, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Small Munsterlander? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany weight comparison:	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany height comparison:	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$800-$1000	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany intelligence:	Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany trainability comparison.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany social needs comparison:	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Flat-Coated Retriever 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.	Small Munsterlander 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.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany playfulness comparison:	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany 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 Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.	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 Brittany indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Small Munsterlander dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany 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 Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany mouthiness comparison:	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	Very healthy dog breed.	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Cancer	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do Flat-Coated Retriever, Small Munsterlander and Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany energy level comparison:	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany coat comparison:	Thick Shiny	Dense Thick	Feathered
Colors What are the original Flat-Coated Retriever, Small Munsterlander and Brittany color?	Black Liver	White & Brown	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or {name3 shedding:	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany 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, Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany?	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany 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: Flat-Coated Retriever or Small Munsterlander or Brittany? 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: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany?	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany 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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany 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 Flat-Coated Retriever and Small Munsterlander and Brittany have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Small Munsterlander vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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

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