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Brittany

dog Breed Profile

The Brittany is a compact dog of medium build.

Attributes

Floppy ears (naturally)

Size

Weight

30-40 lbs.

30-40 lbs.

Height

18 in.

(at withers)

19 in.

Coat

Length

Medium

Color

Orange and white, liver and white, tri-colored

Care

Exercise

>40 minutes/day

Energy level

Very energetic

Longevity

12-13 yrs.

Needs

High

Traits

Barking

moderate to high

Snoring

Low

Drooling

Low

Digging

Low

Grooming Needs

Moderate

Social Needs

High

Club recognition

AKC Class.

Sporting

UKC Class.

Gun Dog

Prevalence

Common

The Brittany Dog Breed

The Brittany can be restless and prone to excessive barking or roaming. Early obedience, socialization and daily exercise are a must.

About the Brittany

The Brittany is a compact dog of medium build.

Brittany personality

The Brittany is a friendly, bright dog who is full of energy. His sweet disposition is good for children and he usually does not mind some roughhousing. Eager to please, Brittanys enjoy being taught basic obedience and they are quick learners.

They are best suited to a home with an active owner who will take time to train and hunt with the dog. The Brittany should at least have a fenced yard to run in. They can be restless and may be prone to excessive barking or roaming. Early obedience, socialization and daily exercise are a must.

What to expect

The Brittany is a high-energy dog who will need daily exercise. This breed is best suited to an active family, one that will channel the dog's desire to hunt and exercise. Homes with a fenced yard or lots of land are best. As with many energetic breeds, if left on its own too often the Brittany may become bored and can be prone to barking, roaming, or other destructive behavior.

The Brittany requires weekly brushing of their coat to remove excess hair and dirt. The breed will shed somewhat year round, with heavier periods in the warmer months. The Brittany is an intelligent breed, easy to train and very sociable. They are generally good with other pets and pleasant with visitors in the home. Brittanys love people and will be happiest when they are allowed to be in the house with their family.

History of the Brittany

Legend has it that the first ancestor of the modern Brittany was bred about the mid-1800s in a town in the Valley of Douron. The dogs of Brittany and Wales likely had the same ancestors, and today's Welsh Springer and Brittany share many similar physical characteristics.

The Brittany is named for the French province from which it originates. Originally the breed was registered as the Brittany spaniel. The breed combines many talents such as pointing like a setter, and retrieving like a spaniel. In 1982 the breed gave up its classification as a spaniel, and its official American Kennel Club name was changed to Brittany. The Brittany is classified as a utility gun dog, which means they hunt, point, flush and retrieve game. They are the smallest of the breeds known as the versatile gun dogs.

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