Energy Level 4 out of 5. Exercise Requirements 5 out of 5. Playfulness 4 out of 5. Affection Level 5 out of 5. Friendliness To Dogs 3 out of 5. Friendliness To Other Pets 3 out of 5. Friendliness To Strangers 5 out of 5.
Watchfulness 1 out of 5. Ease of Training 4 out of 5. Grooming Requirements 1 out of 5. Heat Sensitivity 3 out of 5. Vocality 4 out of 5. Breed Attributes Type Sporting. Weight lb. You might also like More from author. Prev Next. BJ says 1 year ago. The picture you have there is actually a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Timothy Davidson says 1 year ago.
I am grateful for your warning. There was a mistake, I changed it. Leave A Reply. Recipe Rating Recipe Rating. Sign in. Likes Followers Subscribers Followers. Welcome, Login to your account. Forget password? In the United States, the word spaniel has been dropped from the official breed name, but it's still called Brittany Spaniel in much of the rest of the world. Out of breeds in the American Kennel Club, where 1 is most popular and is least popular, Brittanys rank 25th.
So they're quite popular and it's not hard to find one. Brittanys may be turned over to Rescue because they need too much exercise. Owners often give up their Brittany Spaniel when the dog is a mismatch for their sedentary lifestyle and now he's barking and chewing destructively because he's restless and bored. You would need to provide these dogs with the exercise and constructive activities that they are lacking. Other Brittanys are given up simply because of changed family circumstances, and these dogs may have no behavior problems at all.
Adopting From Public Animal Shelters and Humane Societies Brittanys are sometimes found here, although Brittany Rescue groups do try to move their breed out of shelters and into their rescue network. Buying From a Dog Breeder You can buy a Brittany Spaniel from a show breeder , who breeds Brittanys to match a detailed standard of appearance for the dog show ring.
Or you can buy a Brittany from a performance breeder field breeder or bird-dog breeder , who emphasizes an energetic temperament for hunting use. You can also buy a Brittany from people who "just breed pets" or "just had one litter. Be sure to read the article to learn more about these people.
Be sure the parents, and preferably grandparents as well, are clear of genetic defects such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy. Ask if the breeder will offer help if you have any problems with the dog, or take it back if you ever need to find it a new home responsible breeders will offer both these before you ask!
Please read our article on Responsible Breeders. Rescue dogs are placed as companions and we do not guarantee hunting ability, but several or our rescued Britts have indeed gone on to be faithful hunting companions in addition to treasured family members. There are many people in our breed who are willing to help newcomers get started. Any rescued Brittany can become eligible to participate in any activity except dog shows and field trials. The most common activities Brittanys often compete in are:.
On the other hand, their medium size, wash-and-wear coat, and happy, intelligent temperament makes them an ideal family dog. Brittanys also make excellent hunting companions or pets for single people. Most get along very well with other dogs, and many love the challenges of different types of competition. These are long-lived dogs average and you should only get one with the intention of caring it for its entire lifetime.
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