Brittany
Adult Brittany
Other names	American Brittany Brittany Pointer Epagneul Breton
Country of origin	France
Traits
Classification & standards FCI Group 7 Section 1.2 #95 standard AKC Sporting standard ANKC Group 3 (Gundogs) standard CKC Group 1 - Sporting Dogs standard KC (UK) Gundog standard NZKC Gundog standard UKC Gun Dog standard

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Description

Appearance

A Brittany is typically quite athletic, compact, and solidly built without being heavy. Other characteristics include long legs, and their expressions are usually of intelligence, vigour, and alertness. Their gait is elastic, long, and free.

Some Brittanys are born with naturally short tails and others with long tails. If born with a long tail it is normally docked to a length of 3 to 10 centimetres (1 to 4 inches). In countries where docking is illegal long-tailed Brittanys should carry their tails level with the back or slightly lower. Docking is used as a term for the intentional removal of part of an animals tail or ears. ...

Brittanys come in a variety of colors, where and orange and white coat is most common in the American Brittany. Other colors include a liver and white, orange roan and liver roan, all of which are acceptable in the show ring. There is also tri color, but as black is a disqualification in many confirmation event, this color combination is much less common.

Size

Brittanys should range in a height of 17.5 inches to 20.5 inches at the withers, with bitches at the lower end and males taller. A proper and healthy Brittany contains a weight between 30 and 40lbs, depending upon height.

Types

Many breeders differentiate between "American" Brittanys and "French" style Brittanys. Although generally recognized as sub-sets of the same breed, there are recognizable differences between the two. The American Brittany is taller and faster. It has been bred to cover more ground in order to hunt wide open spaces common in the United States. The French Brittany appears more "spaniel-like" in that it is smaller and the French Brittany generally works more closely to the guns. However, many breeders consider these "differences" to be unsound generalizations and that North-American standards should be updated to reflect the breed's standard in its country of origin, i.e. France, where black has become an acceptable coat color since 1956 while it is still considered a fault in North-America. Originally known as the Brittany Spaniel, the word "spaniel" was dropped in the USA some years ago, as the American Brittany Club persuaded the American Kennel club of the wrongful use of "spaniel". When translating the Latin version of the Brittany's name, it was assumed that spaniel was attached, as the Brittany does resemble a spaniel-like dog. Spaniels, such as Springers and Cockers, are used for flushing game, while Brittanys are technically pointers and all-purpose sporting dogs. A breed is a domesticated subspecies or infrasubspecies of an animal. ... A French Brittany or Épagneul Breton The French Brittany is a breed of gun dog that is bred for bird hunting. ...

Temperament

A liver and white Brittany

The breed was originally bred as a poaching dog and noted for being easy to train, sensitive, and sweet-natured. Properly raised Brittanys are sensitive and soft-hearted, with personalities that win. Brittanys are all around sound dogs, as they are excellent family pets as well as working dogs in the field. Most do not let a chance to give a kiss or the famous Brittany hug get away. The dogs are active and require frequent exercise and room to run, and a fenced yard is essential. As pets Brittanys are first-rate companion dogs but they do need plenty of exercise. The Brittany makes a good house pet as long as it receives daily mental and physical exercise, as well as superb socialization on a regular basis. If not given sufficient exercise, love, and socialization, Brittanys can become house destructive or develop unnatural habits unrepresentative of the breed. Brittany are best when with their own kind, as energy is used up in a positive manner. Brittanys are an extremely intelligent breed, and pick are known to easliy pick up on the owners vibe and feelings through the leash. Although intelligent, male Brittanys contain a more happy-go-lucky personality and are easily persuaded, while bitches use their intelligence to gain something and can be quite tricky. All in all, Brittanys are a popular family and companion pet, while still maintaining their original purpose as a fur and feather hunting companion.

Health

Brittanys are generally healthy dogs and hardy dogs, though some genetic disorders are prevalent. They can be prone to canine hip dysplasia and epilepsy if these issues are not carefully watched through responsible breeding . Their ears can be prone to infections, due to the closed ears in which air can not easily pass through. They usually live 14-15 years. A genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. ... This article is about hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans but is more commonly associated with animals, especially dogs (Canine hip dysplasia). ...

References

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• Thoms, Jerry. "The French Brittany". Gun Dog Magazine. 

External links

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Epagneul Breton

• Club L'Epagneul Breton Australia
• The American Brittany Club
• Brittany Club of Great Britain
• The Brittany Spaniel Club of Canada
• Club de l'Epagneul Breton (USA)
• French Brittany Gun Dog Association of America Inc.
• American Brittany Rescue
• National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network