How tall is a Brittany?

An adult Brittany stands about 19 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Brittany considered a medium dog?

Yes — at 19" / 35 lb, the Brittany falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #125 tallest.

How does a Brittany compare to a person?

At 19" tall, a Brittany stands about 30% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Brittany Size Compared to a Person

A Brittany stands 19″ at the shoulder and weighs about 35 lb — that puts it at 30% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #125 by shoulder height and falls into the medium-breed size class (Medium breeds, 16–22").

Brittany next to a person at scale — 19-inch shoulder height, 35 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Brittany at 19″ / 35 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Brittany compares

	Brittany	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	19″	64″	-45″
Weight	35 lb	135 lb	-100 lb

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About the Brittany

The Brittany is an energetic, versatile gun dog originally bred in the Brittany region of northwestern France. Known for their exceptional skill in pointing and retrieving birds, Brittanys are compact, leggy sporting dogs with beautiful orange and white or liver and white coats. Their eager expression, natural athleticism, and tireless enthusiasm in the field have made them one of the most popular sporting breeds among hunters and active families alike.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Medium size class with shoulder height closest to the Brittany.

American Pit Bull Terrier — 19″ / 50 lb (same height)
American Staffordshire Terrier — 19″ / 63 lb (same height)
Australian Cattle — 19″ / 43 lb (same height)
Australian Kelpie — 19″ / 38 lb (same height)
Bogle — 19″ / 40 lb (same height)
Chow Chow — 19″ / 58 lb (same height)
Cirneco Delletna — 19″ / 24 lb (same height)
Clumber Spaniel — 19″ / 78 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Brittany?: An adult Brittany stands about 19 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Brittany considered a medium dog?: Yes — at 19" / 35 lb, the Brittany falls into the medium-breed size class (shoulder height 16–22"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #125 tallest.
How does a Brittany compare to a person?: At 19" tall, a Brittany stands about 30% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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