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Brittany - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Brittany
- 01/12/2010
Are you a new dog owner? Puppy training is the key to make the most out of your new puppy. Here are some helpful points before you embark on teaching your new puppy.
Also called Brittany Spaniel, Breton, and Epagneul, the Brittany is a sturdy and athletic medium-sized breed with expressive and intelligent appearance. Elegant and gentle, this hunting dog is very agile and versatile. The average Brittany weighs an average between 14-18 pounds, and stands 18.5-20 inches tall.
Coat
The coat of the Brittany Spaniel is dense but somewhat fine, fairly flat or slightly wavy. This breed is single-coated with minimal feathering. The texture of their coats is neither silky nor wiry, with some fringing on the ears. Their coat color is usually orange with white, liver and white, roan patterns, or tricolored. Tricolored are dogs that are liver and white with orange strains on the muzzle, eyebrows, and cheeks.
Activity
The Brittany is a very lively breed and requires a high level of exercise. It is imperative for this breed to have daily activities such as walking, running, or biking. They love to be in water, and have the endurance for outings and hikes. They are ideal for very energetic family, and for hunters, as well. A highly recommended exercise for this breed is fetching in water.
Temperament
Originally bred as hunting dogs, the Brittany is known to be easy to train and good-natured. This breed is more sensitive to correction than the other hunting breeds, so harsh corrections are uncalled for. Generally, the Brittany is a balanced dog that makes excellent household pet, and working dogs in the field.
Overview
Although the Brittany is spaniel-sized, this dog is a pointing breed. They point and hold their games, and catches either on land or in water. A compact and medium-sized closely knit breed, they are ready to guard with great agility.
Care
The Brittany is fairly easy to care for, and is well-suited to cold and damp climates. Their coat needs occasional brushing and shampooing only when necessary. Although health problems for this breed are rare, they can be prone to epilepsy, ear infections, and hip dysplasia.
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