Brittany (Breton)
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Brittany (Breton) vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Brittany (Breton) and Miniature American Shepherd 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)
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
47 – 51 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
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
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Brittany (Breton)
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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