by Jesse Clark

Originally from Brittany France, the Brittany Spaniel is well-known for being an outstanding gun dog and hunter. First appeared during the 1800’s, this creature was first officially recognized in 1938 and has gained popularity among the dog breeding world since then. Used often as a working dog during its early years, the Brittany Spaniel of today may be short of hunting tasks but its natural hunter’s heart is still intact.

As a naturally active creature, the Brittany Spaniel has a body of an athlete dog, a well-built and lean looking musculature. However, this body build does not make this dog heavy but instead; it makes it look light and able. Its head encloses a rounded skull and bears a pair of intelligent, alert and curious pair of eyes.

Its legs are long and lean, perfect for perpetually running and chasing around the acreage of its surroundings. When it walks, it is always in a manner of flexible, long and free strides. As often seen, the Brittany Spaniel always has a short tail and this may sometimes come naturally or docked since Brittanies born with long tails undergo docking.

There are two recognized sub-varieties of the Brittany Spaniel and they are the American Brittany and the French Brittany. The American Brittany appears in tri colors of white, orange and liver and other combinations aside from these are considered disqualifications. French Brittanies, however, accepts other color combinations aside from white, orange and liver; the French variety sometimes appears in black.

There had been many contradictions too regarding the assignment of the name Brittany Spaniel since many claim that this dog is not of the spaniel kind but of the pointer or setter. This dog appears spaniel-like but it never does the spaniel job like game flushing, but does more of the pointer job such as sniffing and pointing games. In the US, the use of spaniel for this breed’s name has been discouraged and therefore this dog is simply called the American Brittany there.

As a gun and hunting dog, the Brittany is very easy to train, obedient, sensitive and good-natured. It has a carefree and sprightly spirit and it loves to run free in the open. Because of its infinite energy, it is recommended to allow this dog to run with leash and without leash everyday.

In some cases, Brittanies become rambunctious and incontrollable but this is only blamed to an incorrect training and rearing. If they are improperly or un-socialized at all, they may become shy, aloof and fearful of new people. However, if they are exposed to other people and creatures early on, they can become friendly, gentle and good-natured.

Just like any other breed, the Brittany strives to experience human companionship and love from the master always. If it is not given enough attention and love, it becomes a problem dog with destructive behaviors. Apartment or crammed-spaced dwelling does not fit this dog but rather a well-conditioned and wide spaced yard is best for it.

About the Author:
Jesse Clark is an expert breeder and blogger of the Brittany Spaniel dog breed. Visit his website for a myriad of information on the breed including Brittany Spaniel breeders, Brittany Spaniel puppies, Brittany rescue.

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