Brittany

Breed Snapshot

• Weight: 14-20 kgs
• Height: 46-51 cms
• Breed size: Medium
• Lifespan: 12-14 years
• Dog Breed Group: Sporting
• Coat Length: Medium

Description

A medium-sized dog with high-set ears and tail, the Brittany comes in orange and white, liver and white, black and white, liver tri-colour and black tri-colour. The coat is lightly feathered.

Characteristics

Intelligent and easy to train for hunting, the Brittany is loving, gentle, obedient, jolly, eager to please, alert and enthusiastic. If a Brittany doesn't get enough mental and physical stimulation, it will become hyperactive and hard to manage.

Health problems

The Brittany can be prone to hip dysplasia, seizures and breast cancer.

Exercise

Due to great stamina and enthusiasm, a Brittany should have an active owner who will give it regular exercise.

Grooming

A Brittany doesn't need much to maintain its coat: just regular brushing. This breed is a light shedder.

Living Environment

The Brittany is very active so it needs a lot of room to run around. It does not like cold and damp conditions.

Did you know

The Brittany is named after the French province of the same name.