| The Brittany Spaniel, a member of the Sporting Dog | | | | Personality and Temperament: The breed is very |
| Group is a fantastic all around dog. Known as a hunter. | | | | active, intelligent, loyal and obedient. They grasp every |
| They also have a great disposition and very friendly. | | | | possible opportunity to please their owners. Being |
| Could a Brittany Spaniel be the right dog breed for | | | | essentially good-natured, they take to children very |
| you? Choosing the right breed dog is very important | | | | easily. Moderate training is sufficient in order to instill a |
| for you and for the dog. Here are the dog breed | | | | sense of duty and obedience in the Brittany. However, |
| standards and other important information you should | | | | excessively harsh training or ill-treatment can make |
| read prior to buying a new dog or puppy for your | | | | them timid or nervous. They have a reputation for |
| home. | | | | developing a special attachment to one particular |
| History: Also referred to as the Epagneul Breton or | | | | member of the household but do not undermine the |
| Brittany Spaniel, this breed of dogs derives its name | | | | authority of the other members. Early socializing can |
| from the French province of Brittany from where it | | | | make them accept other pets and dogs readily. |
| originated. The breed was primarily used to hunt | | | | Care: The Brittany does not require too much of |
| woodcocks in France. Their numbers started declining | | | | grooming and minimal attention is adequate. Regular |
| sharply but due to the breeding programs of Arthur | | | | brushing of the coat will keep it in good condition. |
| Enaud they have been successfully revived. The | | | | Trimming of the feet and hocks will prevent the |
| Brittany was introduced in the United States around | | | | unwanted accumulation of foreign substances but |
| 1925. | | | | more intricate trimming is required for dogs to be |
| The type of work the breed does: The Brittany is | | | | presented in shows. Bathing, dry shampoo and clipping |
| extremely popular for its hunting capabilities as it is | | | | of the nails should be done as and when necessary. |
| known to be an exceptional in pointing towards the | | | | The ears should be checked when it has been |
| catch. They are also ranked high as "friendly" | | | | exposed to brushy terrains. The Brittany is considered |
| watchdogs due to their sharp sense of sight and smell, | | | | to be an average shedder. |
| but have developed into very good companion and | | | | Living environment: Known to be hyperactive at times, |
| family dogs. | | | | the Brittany requires a back yard and a considerable |
| Physical Representation: This breed is leggy, | | | | amount of physical exercise. They are known to be |
| medium-sized and has a compact build. The color of | | | | good apartment dwellers due to their small size but |
| the eyes which are either amber or hazel as well as | | | | are best utilized in the country side when they have |
| the darkness of the nose are ascertained by the color | | | | been assigned to do a particular job. |
| of the coat. The skull is round and of medium length | | | | At a glance: |
| with the muzzle being ram-shaped and having a | | | | - Breed Group: Sporting Dog Group |
| distinct stop. The ears are fringed and triangular in | | | | - Height: 17.5 to 20.5 inches |
| shape hanging in close proximity to the head. The tail is | | | | - Weight: 30 to 40 lb |
| about four inches in length and can be naturally short | | | | - Color: orange and white, liver and white, tri-colored. |
| or docked. | | | | |