How does it feel to live in Brittany France?
We enjoy living in Brittany and particularly being part of a wider Europe. When we first came here it felt strange trying to understand the bigness of France, and not having the sea as our “boundary”. Now we can drive all the way to the Pacific Ocean without once having to get on a ferry. That takes some getting used to!
What’s the difference between a Brittany and a French Brittany?
Both are the same breed, but the American Brittany is taller and faster than the French Brittany, which is smaller and generally works more closely to the hunter. Brittanys are known for being sensitive to harsh treatment. A stern look or a sharp word is often sufficient punishment when your Brittany is acting up.
What’s the best thing to do with a Brittany?
Brittanys point on game and willingly retrieve both on land and in the water. Brittanys have a natural instinct for hunting, which makes them a good choice for people who are new to the sport of …
Why was the breed name changed to Brittany?
For many years, many breeders wanted to delete the word “spaniel” from the name of the breed because Brittanys are pointing dogs, not flushing dogs like spaniels. In April 1982, the AKC Board of Directors approved changing the name to Brittany, deleting the word “spaniel” as a part of the name.
What’s the difference between a Brittany and a pointer?
The American Kennel Club calls this breed a Brittany, while in other countries it’s called Brittany Spaniel. The disagreement stems from the breed’s hunting style being more like a pointer or setter than a spaniel, and yet his appearance resembles a spaniel.
Both are the same breed, but the American Brittany is taller and faster than the French Brittany, which is smaller and generally works more closely to the hunter. Brittanys are known for being sensitive to harsh treatment. A stern look or a sharp word is often sufficient punishment when your Brittany is acting up.
What’s the difference between a Brittany and a setter?
Last Updated: October, 2019 The American Kennel Club calls this breed a Brittany, while in other countries it’s called Brittany Spaniel. The disagreement stems from the breed’s hunting style being more like a pointer or setter than a spaniel, and yet his appearance resembles a spaniel. Therefore I say it both ways.
For many years, many breeders wanted to delete the word “spaniel” from the name of the breed because Brittanys are pointing dogs, not flushing dogs like spaniels. In April 1982, the AKC Board of Directors approved changing the name to Brittany, deleting the word “spaniel” as a part of the name.
