Brittany
dog Breed Profile
The Brittany is a compact dog of medium build.
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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
moderate to high
Low
Drooling
Low
Digging
Low
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Social Needs
High
Club recognition
AKC Class.
Sporting
UKC Class.
Gun Dog
Prevalence
Common
The Brittany can be restless and prone to excessive barking or roaming. Early obedience, socialization and daily exercise are a must.
The Brittany is a compact dog of medium build.
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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.
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.
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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