Breed Info.
General
The Brittany
is a small dog, about 35 to 45 pounds, and from 17-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches at the
shoulder. His small size suits him for apartment living and makes him easy to
carry in a car. His short (natural or docked) tail is an asset. He has enough
coat to protect him from the briars, but not enough to catch burrs at any great
extent. He can be either white with orange (tan) spots, white with liver
(brown) spots, roan, or tricolor. He is not a heavily coated dog, but is lightly fringed.
He works in the same manner as a pointer, but without the great range. He points and holds his game, and retrieves both on land and in water. He is used primarily on upland game in the United States, but is used on both fur and feather in France. The Brittany is noted for an exceptionally keen nose and very biddable disposition. Many of the country's top dogs have been house pets as well as field winners and fine gundogs.
He has a typical friendly disposition and is very willing to please his master. The natural ability of the Brittany sells him as a breed to many neophytes in the field of hunting, as he seems to know better what to do than his master. He gains admirers from his excellent working ability. His exceptional nose, which guarantees that he will pass up few birds, also helps to account for his popularity.
Note: This information was provided by the American Brittany Club.
Coat Colors
Brittanys come in six AKC
recognized colors which are Orange & White, Liver & White, Liver Roan, Orange
Roan, Liver & Orange & White, and Liver & Tan & White. Britts also come in three
other colors that are not recognized by AKC. They are Black & White, Black &
Orange & White, and Black & Tan & White. Color may be clear, ticked, or heavily
ticked (Roan). Britts with more white than color are called White &
Orange/Liver. Markings vary greatly and are genetically passed down.