Brittany
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 13-15 in, Males 14-16 in
Weight
Females 20-25 lbs, Males 25-30 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-14 yrs
History
The Brittany was developed in the Brittany region of France during the 1800's. Tapestries and paintings from the 17th century depicting Brittany-like dogs suggest that their close ancestors were popular birding dogs. Brittanys became an established breed when Brittany-like dogs were likely bred with English Setters in order to develop as versatile of a working dog as possible. Brittanys are known to be effective hunters and retrievers of any type of game bird.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Brittanys share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Common Traits
Happy, curious, and independent
Very high energy, and sometimes even described as "hyperactive"
Need companionship and don't like to be left alone for long
Tend to be sensitive and don't respond well to harsh training or scolding
They like to be given a job or tasks to complete- otherwise they might become destructive due to boredom
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