Brittany (Breton)
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Brittany (Breton) vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Brittany (Breton) and German Spitz – Giant 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)
German Spitz – Giant
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
47 – 51 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Brittany (Breton)
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
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 German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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