What Is A Brittany?

The Brittany is a small dog, about 35 to 45 pounds, and from 17-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches at the shoulder. His small size suits him for apartment living and makes him easy to carry in a car. His short (natural or docked) tail is an asset. He has enough coat to protect him from the briars, but not enough to catch burrs at any great extent. He can be either white with orange (tan) spots, or white with liver (brown) spots. He is not a heavily coated dog, but is lightly fringed.

He works in the same manner as a pointer, but without the great range. He points and holds his game, and retrieves both on land and in water. He is used primarily on upland game in the United States, but is used on both fur and feather in France. The Brittany is noted for an exceptionally keen nose and very biddable disposition. Many of the country's top dogs have been house pets as well as field winners and fine gundogs.

He has a typical friendly disposition and is very willing to please his master. The natural ability of the Brittany sells him as a breed to many neophytes in the field of hunting, as he seems to know better what to do than his master. He gains admirers from his excellent working ability. His exceptional nose, which guarantees that he will pass up few birds, also helps to account for his popularity.

_{Note: This information was provided by the American Brittany Club.}

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