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Brittany Spaniel Breed Details |
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Brittany Spaniel Breed Details |
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| Breed: Brittany Spaniel |
| Names: Epagneul Breton, Brittany |
| PetGroup: Sporting |
| Height: 17.5-20.5 in |
| Weight: 30-40 lbs |
| Life: 12-13 years |
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| Description: The Brittany (or Brittany Spaniel) is a compact, closely knit dog of medium size, leggy in appearance. He is strong, vigorous, energetic and has quick movement. He can be tail-less or have his tail docked to approximately four inches. The Brittany's first love is birds then people. He makes an excellent pointing bird dog because of his keen sense of smell. He is the only spaniel that points to game. Agreeable with children and other pets. Should not be rough-housed with. |
Health: *Major Concerns: CHD *Minor Concerns: epilepsy, lipfold pyoderma *Occasionally seen: spinal paralysis *Suggested tests: hip |
| Temperment: The Brittany is quick and curious, always on the run, scout, hunt, and play. It has an independent nature, befitting any pointing breed, yet it is sensitive and very responsive to human direction. The Brittany make a good house pet as long as it receives daily mental and physical exercise. If not given sufficient exercise, it can become destructive. |
| Origin: France |
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