| Brittany
The Brittany has a long history as one of
France's finest bird dogs. As the smallest of the versatile gun
dogs, the Brittany is often compared to the European setter breeds
in appearance and is believed to have been developed from a cross
between an English Setter and a small French land spaniel. Known as
the Brittany Spaniel until 1982 when the Spaniel was dropped from
the official AKC name, the Brittany is a pointer with a natural
retrieving instinct that works equally well in open country or dense
cover. Brittanys are an intense
breed that require activity and daily exercise to keep them
stimulated. They are happy and alert dogs that make wonderful family
pets and a great companion for the weekend hunter. Brittanys are
mild and obedient, often quite submissive and desperate to please
their masters, so harsh training is not necessary.
The Brittany is a very leggy dog and
usually weighs between 30 and 40 lbs. Their dense coat can be flat
or wavy. Brittanys are either born tailless or have their tails
docked shortly after birth to prevent injury while in the field.
Traditional colors include orange and white, liver and white and
tri-color.
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