Brittany

Description: The Brittany, also known as the Epagneul Breton and formerly as the Brittany Spaniel, is mainly a pointing dog. It most likely originated from a cross between the English Setter and the French land spaniels; the name comes from its area of development, Brittany, France. During the middle of the 19th Century, Breton peasants wanted a dog with pointing and retrieving abilities that worked capably in both open country and in dense brush. The Brittany had all of these abilities and was a popular hunting dog throughout the province. The breed was first exhibited in Paris in 1900, and within the next 30 years, was officially recognized in North America as demand and interest in the Brittany steadily increased. Families of all kinds will enjoy the busy Brittany and should provide him with exercise every day.

Height: 17 - 21" (43.2 - 53.3cm)
Weight: 30 - 40 lbs (13.4 - 17.9 kg)
Coat Type: The coat is dense, like that of many other sporting breeds, to protect against weather and the hunting environment. The hair lies flat and may be straight or slightly wavy, but not curly. Acceptable colors include orange and white, liver and white, and black and white. Grooming is a regular, but easy task with this breed.
Temperament: Britt's are lively and energetic dogs, making great companions in the home, and super sporting dogs in the field.
Special Interest: When the Brittany breed standard was developed, breeders were determined that the breed should perform as well in the field as in the ring. They did not want the breed split into ring and field categories, as was the case for many other sporting breeds. As a result, the breed has claimed more dual championships than any other sporting breed.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
CKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
KC: Sporting - Gundog Group
FCI: Group 7
ANKC: Group 3 - Gundogs

Brittany Breeders

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Plum Creek Kennels
38495 280th Street
Armour, SD 57313
Owners: Bill and Kathy Dillon

E-Mail: Plum Creek Kennels
We researched, tested and selected only the best to build our foundation blood lines. And because we are serious, committed Brittany Spaniel breeders, we have imported dogs from France, Holland, Ireland to bring the best French Brittany blood lines in Europe to our kennels. The French Brittany Spaniel's hunting instinct and intelligence are the result of meticulous European breeding practices of the Brittany Spaniel breed. We are vehemently committed to maintaining and continuing the same meticulous practices - designed to produce the French Brittany Spaniel that falls within the (European) FCI international standard for the French Brittany Spaniel, the Epagneul Breton. These gun dogs are a joy to live and hunt with. They will play with your children, steal your chair (and heart) and know when the shotgun comes out it's time to get down to business! The French Brittany is our breed of choice.
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