Brittany Spaniel
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Brittany Spaniel has a robust but quite sensitive temperament, and will adjust to any life situation without making a fuss. They are quite laid back but alert and like to live life to its fullest. They best suit families with lots of kids to keep them busy and a house with a big garden.
This spaniel is a hunting dog with a very well developed sense of smell that will take him places once his nose catches a scent. Therefore early training of “Come when called” is a must. The Brittany Spaniel is easy to train and keen to work. Compared to other spaniels, they are more independent workers who don’t require much human input to complete a job once they know how.
The Brittany Spaniel is sensitive and especially gentle and respectful towards children and elderly people. He will show off his soft side and be the perfect gentleman. But beware, he can get over-excited with younger children and interactions should always be supervised.
A Brittany Spaniel is perfect for the active family but not a dog for first time dog owners, as you will need to be able to control his hunting desire.
His fur is wavy at the tips, almost like an outgrowing perm, and requires daily brushing and care to avoid it becoming dull.
| Weight: | 14-18 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 14-15 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | average |
| Trainability: | High |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Brittany Spaniel from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Brittany Spaniel to adopt:
To help your rescued Brittany Spaniel to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Brittany Spaniel from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
