The Brittany, also known as the Brittany Spaniel or Epagneul Breton, is a gun dog bred for hunting birds. Strong, energetic and quick, the Brittany dog breed was made for the outdoors.
Here are the characteristics of the Brittany breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
Brittany�s Behavior
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Recommended for: Family pets, companion dog
The Brittany breed is widely considered easy to train, sensitive, and good-tempered. Brittanys also get along well with other dogs and can work as a team.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
Brittany�s Physical Characteristics
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- Size: 17�-20� inches
- Coat: Dense, flat or wavy, never curly.
- Color: Orange and white or liver and white, clear or roan patterned
- Eyes: heavy eyebrow
- Ears: Short and triangular
- Skull: Medium-long, rounded
- Muzzle: Medium-long, two-third as long as the skull
- Nose: fawn, tan, brown or deep pink colored
- Tail: up to four inches long or may be born without a tail
The Brittany�s Origins and History
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Here are some fast facts on the Brittany dog breed based on information from Wikipedia.
Country/Region of Origin: France
Original purpose: bird hunting
Name: The Brittany breed was developed in the Brittany province of France
Historical notes: Developed in the 1800s.