What do you need to know about a Brittany Spaniel?

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What do you need to know about a Brittany Spaniel?​

The Brittany dog is generally a very loving dog 3. Be prepared to put in a LOT of work on Brittany Spaniel recall 4. The coats of the Brittany Spaniel are, thankfully, not high maintenance 5. The Brittany Spaniel is a hardy breed 6. Brittany Spaniel Dogs are high energy couch potatoes 7. Brittanys can have two tail types 8.

When did the Brittany dog become a breed?​

The first Brittany was shown at the Paris Dog Show in 1900 and later recognized as a breed by France in 1907. By 1931, the breed had made its way to the United States and was recognized shortly thereafter by the American Kennel Club. In 1934, the Brittany was acknowledged as a part of the “Sporting Group”.
What kind of dog is a Brittany setter?
The modern Brittany is said to have descended from English Setters during this same time period. The first Brittany was shown at the Paris Dog Show in 1900 and later recognized as a breed by France in 1907. By 1931, the breed had made its way to the United States and was recognized shortly thereafter by the American Kennel Club.

Are Brittany dogs friendly dogs?​

The Brittany dog is generally a very loving dog As we always say, every dog is different and they don’t always comply to what is generally expected of a breed, but we love the gentle and friendly nature of most Bretons. They adore praise and attention and aim to please.

What kind of hip disease does a Brittany Spaniel have?​

Hip dysplasia is the most common orthopedic disease in the Brittany Spaniel. The Orthopedic Foundation of America evaluated the hip X-rays of 19,000 Brittanys and found 14% dysplastic. That’s high for this size dog. Luxating patella (loose knees) and osteochondritis can also occur in Brittanys,…
When did the Brittany dog come to America?
The first Brittany (or “Epagneul Breton”) was registered in France in 1907. The Brittany came to America (Mexico) around 1925. The breed took a while to be accepted, mostly because hunters expected a pointing dog to have a long tail.