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Brittany Breeders | Brittany Puppies | Brittany Photos | Puppy Names Description: The Brittany is a compact, closely knit dog of medium size, and leggy in appearance.
They are strong, vigorous, energetic and have quick movement. Brittanys can
be tricolor, black and white or liver and white. They have short drop ears that
are high on the head, and have medium length hair with has splotches of color
on the body and face. Sometimes they have freckles. Brittany Spaniels can be
born with or without tails, or with naturally docked tails. The appropriate
length for the tail according to the AKC is four inches. The Brittany's first
love is birds, then people. Brittany Spaniels make excellent pointing birds
dog because of their keen sense of smell. They are the only spaniel that points
to game, thus making them the most popular breed for pointing field trials.
Their ability to point and obey is unmatched. Brittanys, or Epagneul Bretons,
do try to please their masters and are excellent at obedience. They are agreeable
with children and other pets, but should not be rough-housed with, as they can
become too excited around some children. They make excellent search dogs,
originally bred for searching out woodcock in the regions of France. Their temperament
is quite mild and obedient. Colorful in body and spirit, the Brittany makes
an awesome hunter and companion.
Other Names: Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel Type: Gun Dog Height:
17.5 - 20.5 inches. Colors:
Orange and white, liver and white, tri-colored, or black and white. They
have roan patterns, with splotches of color on the face, ears, and back. They
usually have a blaze up the front of their face, and white legs and feet. Although
clear colors are preferred, ticking is also probable. Their noses are never
black, only pink, dark pink, orange or brown. Temperament: Brittany
Spaniels are loyal, obedient, friendly, highly intelligent, active. They are
very energetic and love to do a job. They are very apt to pleasing their owners,
and enjoy a good run. They are good-natured, lively and trainable. They tend
to be very obedient and love the outdoors. They need gentle training, not harsh
deterrence training. Watch-dog: High.
They have a keen sense of smell and sight, pointing towards the catch. Therefore
they would be good watchdogs. Care and Training:
Brittanys don't need a lot of grooming. The Brittany Spaniel needs minimal trimming
of their hocks and feet. Grooming twice a week is sufficient. Regular nail care
is necessary, but minimal. Brushing their coat daily will help keep it clean.
Brittany Spaniels need regular exercise or they may become restless. They will
benefits from training with a firm but gentle hand. Activity: Very High Health Issues: Brittanys are relatively healthy dogs. Possible health concerns include hip dysplasia, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), skin problems by allergies, heart defects and epilepsy. If the dog is poorly bred it may result in temperament problems, such as nervousness or anxiety. Life Span: 12 - 14 years. Country of Origin:
France First Registered by the AKC:
1934 |
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