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Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Comparison - Dog breed selector: Yorkie or Springer Spaniel or American Brittany? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany breeds.
Yorkie Springer Spaniel American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?
Small Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.
2-3 kg (4-7 pounds) Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 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?
2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany? Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany height comparison:
20-23 cm (8-9 inches) Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 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?
21.5 cm (8.5 inches) Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$1000 $700-$800 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany?
Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is easiest to train?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is most alert?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is most protective?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany?
High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany social needs comparison:
Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel 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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Springer Spaniel 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English Springer Spaniel 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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which uses mouth most during play?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?
Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany health problems comparison:
Collapsed Trachea
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Reverse Sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which breed is most active?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Blue
Gold
Black
Tan
White
Liver
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which drools least?
The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine Feathered Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany? Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is best with kids?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Yorkshire Terrier or English Springer Spaniel or Brittany?
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel 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: Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany?
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Springer Spaniel 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
Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Springer Spaniel 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?
Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has most military use?

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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 4-10 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Yorkshire Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Yorkshire Terrier, English Springer Spaniel, and Brittany. Which has most recognition?
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
American Canine Registry
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
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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