Brittany
A compact, quick French pointing dog with a big heart and bigger energy, eager to work and affectionate at home.
At a glance
- Size
- Medium
- Height at the withers
- Males 48–52 cm · Females 47–51 cm
- Weight
- Males 15–18 kg · Females 14–17 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- 90–150 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Wavy, medium
- Colours
- Orange, White, Liver, Black, Tricolour, Roan
- Bred for
- Pointing, Retrieving, Companionship
- Country of origin
- France
- FCI
- Group 7, no. 95 · Pointing dogs
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 5/5 – Very high |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 5/5 – Very high |
| Good with other dogs | 4/5 – High |
| Good with cats | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Open to strangers | 4/5 – High |
| Energy | 5/5 – Very high |
| Playfulness | 5/5 – Very high |
| Needs mental stimulation | 4/5 – High |
| Easy to train | 4/5 – High |
| Prey drive | 4/5 – High |
| Watchful and protective | 1/5 – Very low |
| Barking | 2/5 – Low |
| Shedding | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Grooming effort | 2/5 – Low |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Suits apartment living | 2/5 – Low |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 3/5 – Moderate |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- are active and outdoorsy
- want a medium-sized, versatile gundog
- enjoy dog sports
Think twice if you …
- want a laid-back dog
- are out most of the day
- have pet birds or small animals
Care
Temperament
Bright, eager and affectionate, usually friendly with people and dogs. Sensitive to harsh treatment. Very energetic.
Exercise
Needs at least an hour and a half of activity daily with off-lead running in safe places. Field work, agility, canicross and scent work suit it well.
Grooming
Brush the medium coat weekly and trim feathering lightly if needed. Sheds moderately.
Training
Learns quickly and likes to please; gentle, positive training works best. Early recall work is important.
Health
Hip dysplasia, epilepsy and some eye conditions are known in the breed. Ask the breeder for hip and eye results of the parents.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Eye examination
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Brittany, or Épagneul Breton, comes from the Brittany region of western France, where small spaniel-type bird dogs were crossed with English setters and pointers in the 19th century. The result was a compact dog that points and retrieves, handy for hunters on foot.
It is one of the most popular gundogs in France and does well as a family dog in active homes. It is affectionate, sensitive and quick to learn, but it has a lot of energy and needs daily running and mental work. Bored Brittanys tend to invent their own jobs.
Did you know?
Some Brittanys are born with a naturally short tail or no tail at all.