actually the male brittany is supposed to be the more subdued gender. Females are usually the pack leader and are more territorial. Males usually get along better with other dogs and especially if you're getting a puppy there shouldn't be any problems.

Don't get a male this late on, they can become agressive and territorial. Females are a safer bet however you will need to be around for a lot of the bonding process to make sure nothing bad happens.

I have two Brittanys, Annie and Murphy. Annie is 8 yr old and has always loved riding in the car. However, Murphy (2yr old) starts vomiting after a minute in the car. I think it just depends on the dog. You can get motion sickness pills for your Brittany, but they can't take them on the day of a hunt which is a bit inconvenient. Both of the dogs had formal hunting training and they were very easy to train in that regard. However, training them as house dogs has been tougher. They were eaily housetrained and love to perform tricks, but they can;t help jumping up on people and barking.

I have a 2 year old Brittany named Chase. He got car sick the first couple times we took him for rides, but he hasn't had any episodes since. As long as you take them enough places- they are fine.

We have two brittany's 11 yrs and 6yrs old and they are wonderful. No issues with sensitive stomaches and no problems with car rides! Remington our 11 yr old loves the car rides and loves to stick her head out the window while Daisy our 6 yr old loves car rides but won't stick her head out the window she prefers sitting so that the air conditioning blows in her face! They both trained very well. They are full of energy, but they both settled down around 5 yrs of age. They are spoiled no doubt, but worth every moment we spend on them. They are great with kids too! In addition my parents have a brittany that is 4 yrs old, full of energy, very well-trained with out any difficulties, travels wth them everywhere! The only thing is that the first meal in a hotel or cabin my mom ends up hand feeding her her meal. After she is used to her surroundings her habits are back to normal!

I have a Brittany mix who has kind of an iffy tummy. She's fine as long as I don't feed her for a couple of hours before we leave on our trip. If she's eaten recently, though, a 15-minute drive across town is enough to make her upchuck all over the car.

Our Britts are almost three (two brothers) One has an iron stomach, while the other pukes at the drop of a hat. (kinda like people) They ride with us daily. Frankly, they hate being left at home! As long as you give them "run" breaks, they do fine on long trips as well. These two practically trained themselves. I bet the person you spoke with was probably not running their dog enough, or was just being outsmarted. Britts need more than just a walk around the park! Let your pup run daily and you'll be fine!

I have a 7 month old britt and he does have a sensitive stomach as far as his diet is concerned, but he does wonderfully in the car and loves to go on car rides!

My Brittany is 1.5 years old and she loves to go in the car. We go up north all the time with her (3 hour drive) and we have never had a problem yet! She was also very easy to train.

They are great for hunting and families! Lacey loves to go out in the field but when she is at home she loves to play and cuddle!

They LOVE snow! The only issue is that sometimes the ice chunks get stuck between their little toes which can be very painful. We have to pick off ice almost everytime he comes in. While on walks, we put on booties to avoid that hassle.

No problem in the cold. I could not keep mine out of cold water with snow on the ground. He had no problem retrieving my down ducks. They love snow and it is a blast to spend time with your pup in snow. Mine loved to ride with me on my ATV, no matter how cold the weather was.

I have a 9 month old Brittany and his eyes remained a blueish-green color.

I have a 13 year old Male Brittany and he is the best dog in the world! Our families opinion. Oliver has been a loyal companion and a part of our family. Brittanies need daily exercise. Very light shedding. You will get what you put into this breed. We have had Oliver since he was 8 weeks old. As a puppy, he was never left alone for more than an hour. On date nights we would take him to our parents house, so they could babysit. We have given him the best home that a dog can have and he in return has given us unconditional love and the best memories that we will cherish forever. Enjoy!

I had a Brit...he did shed a bit. I would tend to agree with what the lab owner said. Sadly, I just lost my Berkley a few weeks ago. He started having seizures one Friday night. He had so many that night it was 7:30 the next am before I could get him to the vet. He was prescribed seizure meds and the vet expected him to be fine. Unfortunately, he never recovered and died a few days later. He was my little love and the best dog I EVER had!! He was only 5 years old:( There has not been a day without tears since he left us. No matter what breed specific "issues" Brits have they are wonderful companions. He was never aggressive to people and loved children. They make wonderful pets:)

I have a 2 1/2 yr. old brittany; Jax. She is the love of our lives and certainly saved me from further depression!!! As far as shedding goes, she does shed quite bit but only if we don't have her groomed in the winter.

I have a brittany and a golden retriever. One sheds as bad as the other. If you keep up on grooming them you shouldn't have a problem. I would hate for you to get a dog then get rid of it because it sheds.

I have a 1yr old Brittany. She does not shed much at all. Rarely notice any hair from her.

Some dogs attack men because they are afraid of them or what they are wearing like hats, large coats, or umbrellas. I would ask a professional trainer for advice or some help.

Was he abused by a man before? Has he ever been mistreated by a man? Do each of these men have something particually in common?

He is protecting his territory and he feels he is the dominate figure in the house. He believes that he must protect you and his house. Ideally, you should become the dominate figure in his life and give him immediate correction to show him that behavior is not acceptable.

I am a member of a cushing's forum and we have a number of Brittany Spaniels that presented with Cushing's symptoms but tested negative. More than a few went blind overnight due to Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome. If your dog went blind quickly from 1 to 3 days, then I am pretty sure it is SARDS. Clinical trials conducted with SARDS dogs show that most develop atypical cushing's within a year of going blind. Atypical is where adrenal hormones are elevated. Please visit our forum at caninecushings.net and join. We would love to hear about your experience and share others with you. You'll see that you are not alone.

I breed Brittany's and have never had one get Cushings. It is the first time I have ever heard of one getting them. I wouldnt be afraid to buy another Brittany, I might would pick another Breeder if it is genetic.

From what I can find Brittany Spaniels aren`t specifically prone to Cushings disease. I`ve found that Beagles, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Dachshunds, Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers are more prone than other breeds. I don`t think Brittanys are closely related to these breeds. However; there are several cases of Brittany`s having Cushings on Google but it seemed to be true with other breeds as well. I would say you have a much less chance of your new Brit getting Cushings vs say my Great Dane getting hip dysplasia.