Brittany vs Curly-Coated Retriever

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Brittany and Curly-Coated Retriever depends on your specific needs and priorities.

When it comes to size, Brittany offers Medium compared to Curly-Coated Retriever's Large. When it comes to weight, Brittany offers 30-40 lbs compared to Curly-Coated Retriever's 60-95 lbs. When it comes to height, Brittany offers 17-21 inches compared to Curly-Coated Retriever's 23-27 inches.

Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two breeds.

Size
Brittany
Medium
Curly-Coated Retriever
Large
Weight
Brittany
30-40 lbs
Curly-Coated Retriever
60-95 lbs
Height
Brittany
17-21 inches
Curly-Coated Retriever
23-27 inches
Lifespan
Brittany
12-14 years
Curly-Coated Retriever
10-12 years
Temperament
Brittany
BrightFun-LovingUpbeat
Curly-Coated Retriever
ConfidentProudWickedly Smart
Group
Brittany
Sporting
Curly-Coated Retriever
Sporting
Origin
Brittany
France
Curly-Coated Retriever
England

Brittany

Brittany is a medium Sporting breed from France. Known for being bright, fun-loving, upbeat. Has an average lifespan of 12-14 years and a weight range of 30-40 lbs.

Curly-Coated Retriever

Curly-Coated Retriever is a large Sporting breed from England. Known for being confident, proud, wickedly smart. Has an average lifespan of 10-12 years and a weight range of 60-95 lbs.

Key Differences

AttributeBrittanyCurly-Coated RetrieverVerdict
SizeMediumLargeCurly-Coated Retriever is the larger breed
Weight30-40 lbs60-95 lbsCurly-Coated Retriever is heavier (approx. 55% difference)
Height17-21"23-27"Different heights (17-21" vs 23-27")
Life Span12-14 yrs10-12 yrsBrittany tends to live longer (12-14 vs 10-12 years)
Breed GroupSportingSportingBoth are Sporting breeds
OriginFranceEnglandDifferent origins: France vs England
TemperamentBright, Fun-Loving, UpbeatConfident, Proud, Wickedly SmartDifferent temperaments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Brittany bigger than a Curly-Coated Retriever?

Curly-Coated Retriever is the larger breed. Brittany weighs 30-40 lbs while Curly-Coated Retriever weighs 60-95 lbs.

Which lives longer, Brittany or Curly-Coated Retriever?

Brittany tends to live longer (12-14 vs 10-12 years)

Are Brittanys and Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs?

Both breeds can make great family pets. The Brittany is known for being bright, fun-loving, upbeat, while the Curly-Coated Retriever is confident, proud, wickedly smart.

What is the difference between a Brittany and a Curly-Coated Retriever?

The main differences are in size (Medium vs Large), origin (France vs England), and breed group (Sporting vs Sporting).

Which breed is easier to train, Brittany or Curly-Coated Retriever?

Trainability varies by individual dog. The Brittany (Bright, Fun-Loving, Upbeat) and Curly-Coated Retriever (Confident, Proud, Wickedly Smart) each have distinct characteristics that affect training.