Brittany (Breton) vs American Foxhound
Compare Brittany (Breton) and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Brittany (Breton)
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Brittany (Breton)
American Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
47 – 51 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
11 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Brittany (Breton)
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
About Brittany (Breton)
The Brittany (Épagneul Breton) is a compact, athletic French gundog with a short or bobbed tail and easy‑care coat. Affectionate, sensitive, and highly energetic, it needs substantial daily exercise and gentle, positive training, thriving as both an active family companion and versatile hunting dog.
About American Foxhound
A friendly, long-legged hunting dog from the USA with an athletic build, a gentle expression, and long, floppy ears. Bred to follow scent trails with great stamina, the American Foxhound combines affection for its family with a strong hunting instinct and an independent streak. It needs plenty of exercise, scent work, and patient training, while its dense coat is easy to care for. Its far-carrying bark and howl also call for consideration for neighbors.
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