Medium Sporting Group

Brittany

Also called Brittany Spaniel and Epagneul Breton

Great with kids
Easy to train
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise

The Brittany is a medium-sized breed with a short, dense coat and a muscular, athletic build. It is known for its high energy level and its ability to excel in a variety of activities, including hunting, agility, and obedience.

Weight: 31–40 lb (14–18 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 17–20 in (44–52 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium
Origin: Brittany, France (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Bold Eager to please Energetic Happy Intelligent

Coat colours

Liver and white, orange and white and tri-colored (liver, white and orange)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)