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Brittany Breed Information

                               Other Names : Brittany Spaniel
                                             Epagneul Breton
                         Country of Origin : France
                                  Lifespan : 12-14 Years
                               Height Male : 17.5-20.5 Inches
                               Weight Male : 30-40 Pounds
                             Height Female : 17.5-20.5 Inches
                             Weight Female : 30-40 Pounds
       American Kennel Club Classification : Sporting Group
       Canadian Kennel Club Classification : Sporting Dogs
Kennel Club (Great Britain) Classification : Gundog
General Appearance
A compact, closely knit dog of medium size, a leggy dog having the appearance, as well as the agility, of a great ground coverer. Strong, vigorous, energetic and quick of movement. Ruggedness, without clumsiness, is a characteristic of the breed. He can be tailless or has a tail docked to approximately four inches.

Owning
The Brittany is a natural pointer and excellent retriever who makes a great hunting companion. The Brittany requires only a few minutes of brushing each day to maintain his lovely coat. Brittany's usually have execeptionally friendly temperments, they love people and get along well with other dogs.

Temperament
A happy, alert dog, neither mean nor shy.

FYI
The Brittany was named for a French Province. From 1934-1982, it was registered by AKC as Spaniel,Brittany. On September 1,1982 it's official name was changed to Brittany.

 

 


 

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