English Springer Spaniel vs Brittany (Breton)
Compare English Springer Spaniel and Brittany (Breton): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Springer Spaniel
VS
Brittany (Breton)
Comparison table
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Characteristic
English Springer Spaniel
Brittany (Breton)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 51 cm
47 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
20 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
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
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Brittany (Breton)
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
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.
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