AKAEpagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel
SizeMedium
Easy to trainHigh
GroomingMedium
SheddingMedium
Exercise neededDaily walk and run
Energy levelMedium/High
ProtectionEffective watchdog
Good with childrenYes ...
(Brittany, Epagneul Breton, American Brittany) The Brittany Spaniel is a popular hunting dog with a medium build and a leggy, hearty stature. They are active, agile, and love to roam.
OTHER NAME epagneul Breton, Brittany spaniel
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Energy level High energy ...
Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Appearance:
Body:Short, muscular back, deep chest, and well-muscled haunches that are held lower than the withers ...
Brittany Wiegref,Epagneul Breton
Breed Group: Sporting
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Height: 17.5-20.5 inches
Color(s): Orange and white, liver and white, black and white (not universally accepted), tricolour, orange roan, liver roan, black roan
Country France ...
The first Brittany (or epagneul Breton) was registered in France in 1907. The Brittany came to America (Mexico) around 1925 and was AKC recognized in 1925.
BACKGROUND
The Brittany (also known as the Brittany Spaniel or Epagneul Breton) is the national dog of France. (Epagneul is a French word given to dogs that point or set their game, while a Breton is from Bretagne or Brittany).
Brittany
(Brittany Spaniel) (Epagneul Breton)
(American Brittany)
Photo courtesy of Shirley Chilcote
A breeder of champion Brittany's
for 28 years ...
The Brittany, also known as the Brittany Spaniel or Epagneul Breton, is a gun dog bred for hunting birds. Strong, energetic and quick, the Brittany dog breed was made for the outdoors.
Aliases: American Brittany Spaniel, Epagneul Breton, Breton Peasant's Hunting Dog
Height (Male): 17 - 20 Inches
Height (Female): 17 - 20 Inches ...
Today, two types of Brittany exist: The American Brittany (often called 'the Brittany,' for short) and the French Brittany (or, the Epagneul Breton).
The Brittany Spaniel dog breed is thought to have originated in the 1800s as the result of hunters crossing English setters with Spaniels. Brittany Spaniels also go by the names of Epagneul Breton, and Brittany.
Brittanys, or Epagneul Bretons, do try to please their masters and are excellent at obedience. They are agreeable with children and other pets, but should not be rough-housed with, as they can become too excited around some children.
 See also: Brittany, Brittany Spaniel, Retriever, Pointer, French Brittany
  
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