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BRITTANY SPANIEL
Many Brittany spaniels are born tailless or very short-tailed, and a tail that is more than 4
in. (10.2 cm) long is docked to that length. Although it is a “leggy” spaniel, it has a
compact body—its height at its shoulder often equals its body length. The Brittany is a
first-rate hunter and may easily be trained to retrieve, both on land and water. It is the
only spaniel that points its quarry
in. (10.2 cm) long is docked to that length. Although it is a “leggy” spaniel, it has a
compact body—its height at its shoulder often equals its body length. The Brittany is a
first-rate hunter and may easily be trained to retrieve, both on land and water. It is the
only spaniel that points its quarry
HISTORY
It is possible that Brittany Spaniels may
date back as far back as 150 A.D. More
accurately they can be found in French
and Dutch paintings and tapestries from
the 17th century. The Brittany Spaniel is
said to have come from France in the
province of Brittany. The breed resembles
the Irish Red and White Setter, as well as
other spaniels. In the mid-1800s, French
sportsmen bred the English Setters with
small native spaniels and received the
Brittany, with a great nose and a stubbed
tail.
They became popular with the French
gentry as well as poachers because of
their strong ability to point and find.
Initially the naturally docked tail was
considered superior to a Brittany born
with a tail, but soon hunters accepted any,
as long as the tails were docked after they
were born. Around the beginning of this
century, the Brittany was waning in
population. Arthur Enaud decided to
recreate this breed and bring it back up to
par with other breeds, therefore creating
a planned breeding program in which the
breed could be restored again. They were
first exhibited to France in 1907 with a
breed standard, but then it was revised in
1908. The Brittany made its way to the
United States around 1925. At first
hunters did not accept the breed, but with
time the Brittany grew on them. Now they
are the most popular dog of the pointing
field trials.
It is possible that Brittany Spaniels may
date back as far back as 150 A.D. More
accurately they can be found in French
and Dutch paintings and tapestries from
the 17th century. The Brittany Spaniel is
said to have come from France in the
province of Brittany. The breed resembles
the Irish Red and White Setter, as well as
other spaniels. In the mid-1800s, French
sportsmen bred the English Setters with
small native spaniels and received the
Brittany, with a great nose and a stubbed
tail.
They became popular with the French
gentry as well as poachers because of
their strong ability to point and find.
Initially the naturally docked tail was
considered superior to a Brittany born
with a tail, but soon hunters accepted any,
as long as the tails were docked after they
were born. Around the beginning of this
century, the Brittany was waning in
population. Arthur Enaud decided to
recreate this breed and bring it back up to
par with other breeds, therefore creating
a planned breeding program in which the
breed could be restored again. They were
first exhibited to France in 1907 with a
breed standard, but then it was revised in
1908. The Brittany made its way to the
United States around 1925. At first
hunters did not accept the breed, but with
time the Brittany grew on them. Now they
are the most popular dog of the pointing
field trials.
CARE
The Brittany is a shedding dog so if
you hate hair all over your house, then
this breed is a no-no for a housedog
or it can be kept outside. They should
be brushed everyday and this will help
keep the shedding under control.
Avoid giving to many baths as this
dries out the skin. If their skin becomes
dry then you will have a dog that does
not quite a bit of scratching and will be
uncomfortable. You want to keep their
toenails clipped to prevent foot
problems. Brushing their teeth is
almost as important as brushing their
coat. You should brush their teeth on a
regular basis and give rawhide, nylon
bones, and biscuits in between to
ensure you keep tartar down to a
minimum. Take doggie toothpaste, rub
on briskly, and then wipe off with
cheesecloth. If the tartar is too bad,
you should take them to the vet and
have it removed. Usually dry dog food
and treats will prevent that trip to the
vet.
The Brittany is a shedding dog so if
you hate hair all over your house, then
this breed is a no-no for a housedog
or it can be kept outside. They should
be brushed everyday and this will help
keep the shedding under control.
Avoid giving to many baths as this
dries out the skin. If their skin becomes
dry then you will have a dog that does
not quite a bit of scratching and will be
uncomfortable. You want to keep their
toenails clipped to prevent foot
problems. Brushing their teeth is
almost as important as brushing their
coat. You should brush their teeth on a
regular basis and give rawhide, nylon
bones, and biscuits in between to
ensure you keep tartar down to a
minimum. Take doggie toothpaste, rub
on briskly, and then wipe off with
cheesecloth. If the tartar is too bad,
you should take them to the vet and
have it removed. Usually dry dog food
and treats will prevent that trip to the
vet.
DESCRIPTION
There are not many people who can tell
the difference between the American
Brittany and the French Brittany. While
the American Brittany is taller and faster,
it can cover more ground while hunting in
the vast open spaces in the United States.
The French Brittany is similar to spaniels
in appearance being smaller which stay
close to the hunter instead of chasing the
prey.
The Brittany's smaller size allows them to
get into spaces where the bigger dogs
cannot. The Brittany has a lot of energy
and is medium sized with a light coat.
They are very fast dogs that are very alert
and happy to please their master. When a
person starts training them for hunting
they catch on fast because they are
eager to please. He will go through the
woods, open fields, through snow or any
other type of terrain to bring back your
bird for you. They are non-tiring and
really love going into the water to get your
bird for you.
They also make a great dog just for a pet.
They get along with children very well
because they are a very gentle breed.
The Brittany is an exceptional dog and
since hunting has gotten so limited with
the land, they can run in small areas, find
their game, and hold it until you get there.
There are not many people who can tell
the difference between the American
Brittany and the French Brittany. While
the American Brittany is taller and faster,
it can cover more ground while hunting in
the vast open spaces in the United States.
The French Brittany is similar to spaniels
in appearance being smaller which stay
close to the hunter instead of chasing the
prey.
The Brittany's smaller size allows them to
get into spaces where the bigger dogs
cannot. The Brittany has a lot of energy
and is medium sized with a light coat.
They are very fast dogs that are very alert
and happy to please their master. When a
person starts training them for hunting
they catch on fast because they are
eager to please. He will go through the
woods, open fields, through snow or any
other type of terrain to bring back your
bird for you. They are non-tiring and
really love going into the water to get your
bird for you.
They also make a great dog just for a pet.
They get along with children very well
because they are a very gentle breed.
The Brittany is an exceptional dog and
since hunting has gotten so limited with
the land, they can run in small areas, find
their game, and hold it until you get there.
EXERCISE & FEEDING
Prefers a home with a back yard,
needs plenty of exercise and an active
owner who prefers a high energy dog.
Brittany Spaniels can adapt to to
apartment living since they are fairly
small dogs, but do best in the country
with a job to do. They are usually a
one person dog, but they can adjust to
a family. They may get too excited
around young children, though. The
best owner for the Brittany Spaniel
would be an active owner in a rural or
suburban home, such as a hunter or
an outdoorsy person.
Prefers a home with a back yard,
needs plenty of exercise and an active
owner who prefers a high energy dog.
Brittany Spaniels can adapt to to
apartment living since they are fairly
small dogs, but do best in the country
with a job to do. They are usually a
one person dog, but they can adjust to
a family. They may get too excited
around young children, though. The
best owner for the Brittany Spaniel
would be an active owner in a rural or
suburban home, such as a hunter or
an outdoorsy person.
HEALTH PROBLEMS
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.
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.
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TEMPERAMENT
Brittany's are good-tempered dogs
and they are great with children if they
are raised with them from puppies.
Some can be nervous or hyperactive.
Some people have said they are so
easy to train all you need to do is give
them a stern look or a word and they
listen fast! You can have other dogs
for pets because they get along with
many of them. They are very social
and like working in-group settings.
They are not a breed to buy if you
want them for protection. They would
walk up to a stranger and wag their tail
before they would ever think of biting
anyone.
You can make them a housedog as
long as you give them their daily runs
for exercise. If they are kept inside too
much and do not get to run, you may
come home to a house that looks like a
tornado went through it, because they
will get back at you and destroy stuff.
They suffer from separation anxiety so
if you work during the day this is not
the breed for you.
Brittany's are good-tempered dogs
and they are great with children if they
are raised with them from puppies.
Some can be nervous or hyperactive.
Some people have said they are so
easy to train all you need to do is give
them a stern look or a word and they
listen fast! You can have other dogs
for pets because they get along with
many of them. They are very social
and like working in-group settings.
They are not a breed to buy if you
want them for protection. They would
walk up to a stranger and wag their tail
before they would ever think of biting
anyone.
You can make them a housedog as
long as you give them their daily runs
for exercise. If they are kept inside too
much and do not get to run, you may
come home to a house that looks like a
tornado went through it, because they
will get back at you and destroy stuff.
They suffer from separation anxiety so
if you work during the day this is not
the breed for you.
The females are usually an inch taller
and they weigh about 10 pounds less
than the males. They have the longer
legs, which makes it easy for them to
cover ground quickly.They are strong
and have a lot of energy and they
absolutely love to run. That is why you
should have a big yard for them to get
their exercise.
Being the smaller of the hunting
breeds, they are especially easy to
carry in the back of your truck in
separate kennels. Their coat is slick
and smooth and it is enough to protect
it from the briars and burrs in a woody
area, but not to thick for them to lodge
themselves in it. There are usually two
main colors, which are the orange and
white, or the liver and white. The other
colors are Liver tri-color, Black and
white, and Black Tri-color. The AKC in
the USA and Canada does not
recognize the color black for the
Brittany.
Their heavy eyebrow makes him look
tired but nothing is farther from the
truth. The intelligence of this dog
shows in their face. Their nose is
another great attribute of the Brittany
with their sense of smell. The nose is
more or less rounded and usually is
black depending on the color of their
coats. Their ears hang close to their
head and have a slight fringe on the
bottom of the fur. Their tails are
usually docked to keep it less than 4
inches.
and they weigh about 10 pounds less
than the males. They have the longer
legs, which makes it easy for them to
cover ground quickly.They are strong
and have a lot of energy and they
absolutely love to run. That is why you
should have a big yard for them to get
their exercise.
Being the smaller of the hunting
breeds, they are especially easy to
carry in the back of your truck in
separate kennels. Their coat is slick
and smooth and it is enough to protect
it from the briars and burrs in a woody
area, but not to thick for them to lodge
themselves in it. There are usually two
main colors, which are the orange and
white, or the liver and white. The other
colors are Liver tri-color, Black and
white, and Black Tri-color. The AKC in
the USA and Canada does not
recognize the color black for the
Brittany.
Their heavy eyebrow makes him look
tired but nothing is farther from the
truth. The intelligence of this dog
shows in their face. Their nose is
another great attribute of the Brittany
with their sense of smell. The nose is
more or less rounded and usually is
black depending on the color of their
coats. Their ears hang close to their
head and have a slight fringe on the
bottom of the fur. Their tails are
usually docked to keep it less than 4
inches.
There are a few other traits that you
may have to deal with that is common
for Brittany. They get excited and are
very happy to see you, which can
cause them to dribble urine from being
so anxious. They will also whine
excessively if they are stressed. If you
have a home life where there is a lot of
yelling or screaming then the Brittany
is not a good choice because they are
sensitive to stress and will become
very withdrawn if their family is having
problems. This breed needs a calm
and soothing environment.
Appearance
They are a smaller breed of dog being
only 30-40 pounds for the males and they
stand from 17 to 21 inches in height.
They are a smaller breed of dog being
only 30-40 pounds for the males and they
stand from 17 to 21 inches in height.
First Registered by the AKC: 1934
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gun Dog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC (GB), UKC
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gun Dog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC (GB), UKC
