Gundog group · France
Brittany
Also called Brittany Spaniel, Epagneul Breton.
What makes them remarkable
Despite once being called a spaniel, the Brittany points at game rather than working like a flushing spaniel.
- Bright
- Fun-loving
- Upbeat
- Sensitive
- Athletic
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 14 to 18 kg30 to 40 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 14 years
- Energy
- Very High
- Trains
- Very High
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Brittany
Gundog breeds. Quick to learn and quick to get over-excited. The work is calm around distractions, not obedience.
Sensitive Souls
Start here
Brittanys are highly sensitive to tone and correction. Rewards first and a soft voice: a quiet ah-ah is as firm as you will ever need to be.
Channel the Energy
Without adequate exercise and mental stimulation, Brittanys become anxious and destructive. Keep them busy.
Eager Partners
One of the most trainable sporting breeds. Their desire to please makes training a joy when approached positively.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Brittany and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to find, flush and retrieve game alongside a person. Biddable, busy, and happiest with a job.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 2+ hours daily. Extremely active breed needing running, hunting, or dog sports. Not for casual owners.
- Grooming
- Low to moderate. Weekly brushing, occasional trimming of feathering. Easy-care coat.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Medium length, Flat or wavy, FeatheredOrange and White, Liver and White, Tricolour, Roan
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition affecting mobility, screen breeding dogs
Epilepsy
Moderate
Seizure disorder that may require lifelong management
Hypothyroidism
Mild
Thyroid deficiency causing weight gain and coat changes
Where they come from
History
Developed in the Brittany region of France, likely dating back to the 17th century. Originally called Brittany Spaniel, the name was changed because they point like setters rather than flush like spaniels. Prized for their compact size and exceptional versatility in the field.
- Dual CH NFC FC AFC Dorade's Dorado Dan · One of the most accomplished Brittanys in history, earning both show and field championships
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