Description

The Brittany is also commonly known as the Brittany Spaniel. The Brittany spaniel is a compact, closely knit dog of medium size, leggy in appearance. Brittany Spaniels are strong, vigorous, energetic and has quick movement. Brittany spaniels can be tail-less or have their tail docked to approximately four inches. The Brittany spaniels love birds compared to people. They makes an excellent pointing bird dog because of his keen sense of smell. He is the only spaniel that points to game. It can get along with children and other pets. But the Brittany Spaniel should not be rough-housed with.

Size of Male: Height: 17.5-20.5 inches Weight: 35-40 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 17.5-20.5 inches Weight: 30-40 pounds

Temperament

The Brittany Spaniel is intelligent, easy to handle and train for hunting. Brittany Spaniels are a loving and gentle animal; obedient and always eager to please. Brittany Spaniels are happy and alert. This breed is a very active and enthusiastic hunter. Affectionate and independent, they are free-thinkers. Brittany spaniels are also good-natured and easy to care for. Some are nervous or hyperactive. This dog can become timid if treated roughly. Do socialize them extensively as a puppy. The Brittany Spaniel likes to roam and they are good with children if they are raised with them from puppyhood. It adapts to all types of terrain: woods, plains or hills. It’s resistant to cold and damp conditions. Brittany Spaniels are used especially for hunting woodcock, partridge, and hare, and are always active, enthusiastic, and untiring. It also has an outstanding instinct for retrieving from water. The Brittany Spaniel has earned great popularity among millions of hunters because of their moderate size, which allows hunters to transport them easily. Because of their jolly character, they are also popular as companion dogs.

Living Conditions

The Brittany Spaniel is not recommended for apartment life. Brittany Spaniels are very active indoors and but do best with acreage. Brittany Spaniels are resistant to cold and damp conditions. It is possible with enough commitment of the owner to bring the dog for exercise every day and using up its energy with walking and sprinting as well for the dog to be a good apartment dog as well.

Upkeep

The Brittany Spaniel is generally a hardy dog that requires little maintenance. Brittany Spaniels major requirement is abundant exercise, and at least an hour of exertion – not just walking – every day. For this reason, Brittany is not suited for apartment life. It can live outdoors in temperate weather, but it is a social dog that needs human interaction. Its coat is not particularly thick or long, but it does require brushing once or twice weekly.

Health

Major concerns: Hip dysplasia

Minor concerns: Hypothyroidism, epilepsy

Life expectancy: 12 – 13 years