Name French Brittany
Other names Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref
Origin France
Breed Group Toy (AKC:1934)Gun Dog (UKC)
Size Medium
Type Purebred
Life span 12-13 years
Temperament AlertIndependentIntelligentResponsiveSocial
Height 17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Weight 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Colors Liver & WhiteLiver RoanLiver White & OrangeOrange & WhiteOrange RoanWhite & LiverWhite & Orange
Litter Size 5-8 puppies

The Brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting. Although it is often referred to as a spaniel, the breed's working characteristics are more akin to those of a pointer or setter.

Breed Characteristics ( points out of 5 )
Adaptability 5
Apartment Friendly 3
Barking Tendencies 3
Cat Friendly 3
Child Friendly-  This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.
Dog Friendly 5
Exercise Needs 5
Health Issues 3
Hypoallergenic: No
Intelligence 1
Playfulness 5
Stranger Friendly 5
Trainability- Training will be enjoyable. This dog is inclined to listen to commands and obey its owner. This breed will require fewer repetitions to obey specific instructions, pleasing owners who like to see quick results.
Watchdog Ability 3