Origin and history of the Brittany spaniel dog
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The Brittany Spaniel is a descendant of poachers ‘and peasants’ dogs from central Brittany.
He left his country in the 19th century and conquered many breeders.
A breed standard developed in Nantes in 1907 was adopted at the first Assembly of the Brittany Spaniel Club in Loudéac in 1908.
Today, the Brittany Spaniel is part of the French heritage, it is the reference value of continental pointers. Capable of adapting to all environments, all climates, the breed is widespread on all continents.
Characteristics of the Brittany Spaniel
The Brittany Spaniel is a medium-sized dog, of harmonious constitution. His good musculature and strong bones make him a resilient dog, full of energy.
It is the smallest pointing dog and the first breed in this category. The Brittany Spaniel is the most widespread French dog in the world.
The tail of the Brittany Spaniel is tied high, it should not exceed 10 cm. Some puppies are sometimes born without a tail (anoure) or with a short tail (brachyoure).
The Brittany Spaniel is a reputable point dog : gundog-training.eu/the-breton-spaniel-is-an-excellent-pointer
This small dog is classified by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in the group of pointers.
The Brittany Spaniel is docile and pleasant to live with. Robust and vigorous, he needs exercise, to let off steam every day.
He is elegant, expressive and very affectionate, he is a good companion dog. Intelligent and malicious, it adapts to all environments.
The Brittany Spaniel is a good hunter with developed, lively flair, he raises and brings back game. Rustic, this dog does not require special care as long as it benefits from a balanced diet, correct sanitary conditions and your greatest affection.
The most common dress is orange and white (official terminology: orange fawn with white variegation).
Other dress colors:
- brown and white (brown with white variegation)
- black and white (black with white variegation)
- tricolor: black, orange and white (black marked with fawn with white variegations)
Keranlouan Brittany Spaniel Dogs
Size of a Male Brittany Spaniel
– minimum : 48 cm (tolérance – 1 cm)
– maximum : 51 cm (tolérance + 1 cm)
Size of a Brittany Spaniel Female
– minimum : 47 cm (tolérance -1 cm)
– maximum : 50 cm (tolérance 1cm)
Weight of a Brittany Spaniel
– 14 to 18 kgrn
Life expectancy of a Brittany spaniel
– from 14 to 15 years old.
The main qualities of the Brittany spaniel
The Brittany Spaniel needs exercise
The Brittany Spaniel has a sporty look, he is dynamic, he is a dog full of energy. So you have to take it out regularly, let it run.
The Brittany Spaniel is an intelligent dog
He puts his intelligence at the service of his master. He seeks to please the one who brings him affection and with whom he likes to share his passion for nature and hunting.
He’s a malicious hunter. It adapts easily to the environment where it is found.
The Brittany Spaniel is an affectionate dog
Very sociable, he is a good companion dog. He has a good character, he is soft, sensitive. Affectionate, he adapts to children with whom he likes to play, as well as to the elderly.
The Brittany Spaniel can adapt to apartment life, provided that he has the possibility of going out to let off steam. It is important that he share the privacy of the family.
The Brittany Spaniel is grateful for the attention and affection that his master gives him. He knows how to give as much as he receives.
The Brittany Spaniel is a good hunter
With a highly developed sense of smell, he also has a nose intelligence. When it captures the emanation of a game, it is able to assess how far it is. If it is in motion, it follows it.
He also knows how to accurately assess how close he can get to game without letting him go. He stands still until his master approaches and is in a good position to shoot.
The dog will find his reward in the game report.
The Brittany spaniel knows how to be discreet when necessary. It stands out for its speed. It is an excellent production dog.
Education of the Brittany Spaniel
The brittany spaniel dog is easy to train.
Privilege a gentle education that takes into account the dog’s personality, his abilities and bringing him a lot of affection. Discover Patrick Morin’s method of education: Les Secrets des Keranlouan.
The awakening of the dog’s natural qualities must be done at the right time, at a young age, in favorable conditions. It is necessary to awaken its predatory instinct by taking it out from two months in the woods.
These outings must be done in good weather conditions and in a place where the risks of injury or injury are limited. Give him a comfortable “playground”.
The hygiene and maintenance of the Brittany spaniel
The Brittany Spaniel is robust. He has few health problems.
Watch his ears, avoid foreign bodies which can cause infections.
Veterinary products allow good prevention against external parasites (fleas and ticks) and internal.
It is advisable to vaccinate your dog against the most common pathologies: distemper, contagious hepatitis, kennel cough, leptospirosis, gastroenteritis …
The room in which the dog lives must be clean and healthy. The Brittany Spaniel is easy to care for. It does not have an unpleasant smell, it cleans itself after a trip in the wild. Bathing is not essential. However, do regular brushing.
Reproduction of Brittany Spaniels
A Brittany Spaniel is fertile between 8 and 10 months, most often. The heat is on average 6 months apart, their duration is generally around 3 weeks.
The fertilization period of a female Brittany Spaniel is variable. The protrusion is often done between the 12th day and the 15th day of heat (ovulation peak).
The duration of gestation varies between 58 and 66 days.
Register a Brittany Spaniel at LOF
All dogs from two parents registered in the Book of Official Origins may have a provisional registration certificate. For this, the owner of the female must establish a form “declaration of mating” which he sends to the SCC, then a declaration of birth.
Finally, he makes a provisional registration request to the CCS, once the puppies have been identified by transponder or tattoo.
From the age of 12 months, the dog can be presented to a judge or an expert for the confirmation examination and obtain its pedigree.
Buy a Brittany Spaniel
You can obviously buy or adopt a Brittany Spaniel from an individual who places an ad on the “Bon Coin” or any other advertising medium. However, it is recommended to contact a professional breeder who will have ensured a good marriage between a stallion and a line to produce a well-balanced puppy.
The puppy will have benefited from an awakening and a basic introduction to hunting.
The name of your Breton spaniel
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If your dog is registered in the official origins book (LOF), you must choose his name by taking for the first letter the one corresponding to his year of birth.
For 2018, this is the letter O.
Avoid a name that is too long. The dog clearly hears only two syllables. Avoid the names “can” as opied, it will not make your spaniel laugh. Choose a name that will personalize your dog.
This year, you will not miss the ideas: ostar, ozane, osuif, orine, otoul, oteck, olune, opane…
Feeding a Brittany Spaniel
The Brittany Spaniel tends to eat whenever he can. The master must ration the food: croquettes, water at will.
Up to 4 months, the puppy’s food should be served in three meals, around eight months in two meals, then a single meal per day is enough.
The reference book on the Brittany spaniel
www.dressage-et-education-de-lEpagneul-breton.fr
The Brittany Spaniel in summary
The Brittany Spaniel is a reputable point dog:: gundog-training.eu/what-is-a-pointer-dog
This small dog is classified by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in the group of pointers.
The Brittany Spaniel is docile and pleasant to live with. Robust and vigorous, he needs exercise, to let off steam every day. He is elegant, expressive and very affectionate, he is a good companion dog. Intelligent and malicious, it adapts to all environments.
The Brittany Spaniel is a good hunter with developed, lively flair, he raises and brings back game.
Rustic, this dog does not require special care as long as it benefits from a balanced diet, correct sanitary conditions and your greatest affection.