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Brittany (Epagneul Breton)
Medium Breed
The Brittany is an alert breed that loves to hunt and the active lifestyle this job entails. They are easy to care for and very affectionate.
Breed standards
Country of origin
France
Weight
14-18kg / 30-40lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 48-51cm/ 19-20in;
Females 46-50cm/ 18-19in (standards may vary)
Coat
A fine coat with a slight wave, short on the head with slightly longer, heavier coat over the rest of the body with feathering.
Markings
White and orange, white and black, white and liver, piebald. White patches, and ticking on side of the muzzle, over the eyes, on the chest and over the base of the tail.
Lifespan
Average, 10-12 years
This always-alert breed makes a perfect friend for those that can give it the lifestyle it needs. Happy on any terrain, the agile Brittany is eager to please its master and will more often than not succeed in this quest.
Temperament
A mentally balanced breed of dog, the Brittany thrives on challenges, can be tough to train but, with a consistent trainer, will respond well. An affectionate breed that is easy to care for and always alert. It is essential they are positively socialised from an early age. If treated badly they are likely to take it and retract into themselves. Treated well this dog makes an excellent companion and will be happy in a loving family.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Brittany is an active dog by nature, loving to hunt and run in the fields. Though they may have an independent streak in them, they remain affectionate and eager to please their families.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and, if socialised with, is good with children
- A good working dog, especially at hunting and tracking, eager to please
- A light shedder
- Adapts well to most climates
- Regular grooming needed with some stripping and trimming
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Must have sufficient daily physical activity and mental engagement
- Not suited to apartment living; happier with acreage
- Very active indoors
- Can be prone to hip dysplasia and seizures