Brittany (Breton)
Brittany (Breton)
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Dutch Kooikerhondje

Brittany (Breton) vs Dutch Kooikerhondje

Compare Brittany (Breton) and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Brittany (Breton)
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
47 – 51 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Brittany (Breton)
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small

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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.

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