Is the Bourbonnais Pointer or the Brittany better for families with children?

Both the Bourbonnais Pointer and the Brittany are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Bourbonnais Pointer or the Brittany?

The Bourbonnais Pointer and Brittany shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Bourbonnais Pointer or the Brittany?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Bourbonnais Pointer or Brittany bigger?

Bourbonnais Pointer and Brittany are a similar size (Medium).

Which barks more, Bourbonnais Pointer or Brittany?

Brittany tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Bourbonnais Pointer is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Bourbonnais Pointer or Brittany?

For apartment or apartment living, Bourbonnais Pointer has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bourbonnais Pointer vs Brittany: Which Needs Less Grooming?

Bourbonnais Pointer vs Brittany: full comparison

Trait	Bourbonnais Pointer	Brittany
Size	Medium	Medium
Energy level	High	Very High
Trainability	Very High	Very High
Friendliness	High	Very High
Good with children	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Low	Medium
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	Very Low	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	High	High
Typical lifespan	13 years	14 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Size and living space

The Bourbonnais Pointer is a moderately built dog that settles into most homes, although a yard makes life easier. By comparison, the Brittany is a moderately built dog that settles into most homes, although a yard makes life easier. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Bourbonnais Pointer needs real exercise every single day to stay balanced. The Brittany requires intense exercise and mental work daily; without it, trouble follows. If you have a busy schedule, the lower-energy of the two will be easier to keep satisfied; if you are active and want a dog to keep up, the higher-energy breed is the better match.

Grooming and shedding

The Bourbonnais Pointer needs minimal coat care, just a weekly once-over and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Brittany needs consistent brushing to keep the coat healthy and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. If low upkeep matters to you, factor this in — the difference adds up over a dog's lifetime.

Temperament, training and family life

The Bourbonnais Pointer is highly intelligent and learns new commands remarkably fast, stays notably quiet indoors and is famously gentle and patient with children. The Brittany is highly intelligent and learns new commands remarkably fast, keeps fairly quiet, barking occasionally and is famously gentle and patient with children. On guarding instinct, Bourbonnais Pointer is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly, whereas Brittany is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Bourbonnais Pointer has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Brittany has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Bourbonnais Pointer and Brittany are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Bourbonnais Pointer has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Bourbonnais Pointer and Brittany are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Bourbonnais Pointer if you want a calmer, lower-energy companion, you prefer lower grooming upkeep, or you prefer a quieter dog.

Choose the Brittany if you want a more outgoing, sociable dog, you want a more energetic partner for sport and adventure, or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bourbonnais Pointer or the Brittany better for families with children?: Both the Bourbonnais Pointer and the Brittany are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Bourbonnais Pointer or the Brittany?: The Bourbonnais Pointer and Brittany shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Bourbonnais Pointer or the Brittany?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Bourbonnais Pointer or Brittany bigger?: Bourbonnais Pointer and Brittany are a similar size (Medium).
Which barks more, Bourbonnais Pointer or Brittany?: Brittany tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Bourbonnais Pointer is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Bourbonnais Pointer or Brittany?: For apartment or apartment living, Bourbonnais Pointer has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Bourbonnais Pointer vs Brittany