Brittany Spaniel
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General Description
(Brittany, Epagneul Breton, American Brittany) The Brittany Spaniel is a popular hunting dog with a medium build and a leggy, hearty stature. They are active, agile, and love to roam. Their skulls are rounded and medium-length with a comparatively straight muzzle and a pronounced stop. Their noses are dark and vary slightly in color depending on the color of the dog’s coat. Their intelligent eyes are amber or hazel in color and their ears are short, triangular in shape, and hang close to the head. Tails of this breed are docked or naturally short. The fairly short, lightly feathered coat exists in a number of colors including orange and white, liver and white, black and white, liver tri-color, and black tri-color. Some ticking is acceptable in the show ring.User added info
Any Brittany with black in their coat is not allowed to be shown in AKC dog shows.
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Character
The Brittany Spaniel is a hunting breed that is loving, gentle, and eager to please. They are enthusiastic, independent, and passionate about their work. Highly intelligent, alert, and generally good-natured, the Brittany Spaniel is obedient and easy to handle and train. When properly socialized, the Brittany Spaniel is an excellent family pet and gets along well with children and other animals. While they are commonly used as hunting dogs, they are rapidly growing in popularity as a companion dog. They are fun-loving, jolly, and full of character.*
They can also be a bit rowdy at times and have a great, humorous personality.
Size
17 – 21 inches
Weight
30 – 40 pounds
General Health
The Brittany Spaniel is a comparatively healthy breed. Some Brittany Spaniels are prone to hip dysplasia and seizures. They average 6 puppies per litter and typically live for 10 to 12 years.*
This breed lives 12 to 14 years on average.
History
Many believe that the Brittany Spaniel is the result of a cross between the Orange and White Setter and an unidentified French dog breed. They are a hearty hunting breed that was first shown in the province of Brittany (located in France) in 1896. The breed’s official recognition dated from 1938. Before receiving a standard, the Brittany Spaniel underwent several changes of fortune. In the United States, the Brittany Spaniel is commonly referred to as the “Brittany”.*
The term spaniel was dropped in 1983 do the the fact that this breed has more setter like traits.
Maintenance
The Brittany Spaniel’s medium-length, flat coat requires daily brushing. Bathing and dry shampooing as necessary will help the coat stay in good condition. Brittany Spaniels used in the show ring require a substantial amount of professional grooming. In general, the Brittany Spaniel is a low maintenance dog. Ears should be checked carefully and nails should be kept trimmed. This breed is a light shedder.*
They have fur so soft it is like silk.
Ideal Environment
The Brittany Spaniel is not recommended for a small household or apartment. They are active indoors and are happiest with some acreage. Brittany Spaniels can tolerate temperature fluctuations. They enjoy exercise and have incredible stamina.
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what age does a brit have full color
Im thinking of buying a Brittany and I was wondering what is better to get a female or male?
I just got a brittany spaniel - 1 year old and he sheds quite a lot - every time he comes near me I am covered in hair and of course then that is all the time. Could it be his diet or he needs supplements or something? I am only getting worried because my last dog started shedding so much that the vet told me that usually it means they are sick.
I have a 5 year old Brittany. He just lost his companion for all but the first 12 weeks of his life, a female Westie. We are thinking of getting a puppy, and would probably go for another Brittany because we now live in a colder region of NY and think a Brittany can handle it better. Would you advise that we get a female or male? What else should we consider? Thanks.
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.
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