Brittany
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: France
Colour: Orange/White, Liver/White, Black/White,Tricolour, or roan of any of these colours
Lifespan: 13 to 15 years
The Brittany is a happy, energetic, affectionate and responsive. He loves to work and is eager to please.
Owner's Guide
Enthusiastic, responsive Brittanys are energetic, reactive workaholics that are happiest when busy. Not a dog to leave behind at home while you work and party, these active dogs need both company and a job to do.
Originally bred for setting and flushing game, as well as pointing and retrieving.
Special Characteristics
Playful, busy and active, the Brittany revels in exercise.
Exercise Requirements
High. Busy in the house and energetic outside.
Attitude to
owners: willing to please
children: good-natured, playful
other pets: good
strangers: usually friendly
unfamiliar dogs: usually friendly
Perfect Owner
Active, busy owner who loves to play with their dog and include it in all aspects of life.
Potential Problems
Some lines of these dogs may be aggressive to strangers.
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