Brittany

A Brittany
Photo: Olatz / souligne, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sporting Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active families
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
14 - 18 kg
🌍 Origin
France
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Weekly
Energy Level
very high
Exercise: 1.5–2+ hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Pointing bird dog: bred to find and point game birds, they have a strong nose and lots of drive in the field.
  • High energy: they are athletic and need vigorous daily exercise, such as running, hiking or field work.
  • Sensitive learners: they are eager to please and respond best to gentle, positive training.
  • Easy coat: the flat or wavy coat needs only weekly brushing and checks for burrs after outings.

Getting out with a Brittany

Bred to keep going: they need plenty of exercise every day, like long trail walks, hikes and off-leash play where it's allowed.

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