Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Social
Tenacious

Friendly
Devoted
Outgoing
Confident
Optimistic
Intelligent

Europe

England

Brittany (Spaniel), Border Collie

retriever, newfoundland water dog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

Unknown

1800s

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
White
Red
Black

Black
Brown

Border Collie Britts have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Flat-Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Border Collie Britt can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Flat-Coated Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Border Collie Britt breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Flat-Coated Retriever breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

None

Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Border Collie Britt has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Flat-Coated Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Fetch, Playdate, Outdoor bars, Roadtrips, Hiking, Swimming, Walking, Cuddles

Chase, Play, Catch treats, Walk

Border Collie Britts are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Border Collie Britt, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flat-Coated Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Border Collie Britts usually need at least 80 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Flat-Coated Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Border Collie Britt requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Flat-Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Border Collie Britt should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Flat-Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 26-44 pound (12 - 20 kg) Border Collie Britt feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Flat-Coated Retriever feed 3.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Border Collie Britt is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Flat-Coated Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie Britt is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Flat-Coated Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Border Collie Britts are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Border Collie Britts make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Border Collie Britts are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.