Brittany
A compact, tireless pointing dog — all engine, easy to love.
Vital stats
| Size | Medium · 44–52 cm |
| Weight | 13–18 kg |
| Life expectancy | 12–14 years |
| Energy | Very high — 1–2 hours/day |
| Shedding | Low–moderate |
| Coat | Dense, flat or wavy coat · orange & white, liver & white |
| Group | Sporting · FCI №95 / AKC |
Breed traits
Friendliness
Care
Mind
Temperament
Bred by Breton farmer-hunters who needed one modest dog to point, flush and retrieve, the Brittany is the definition of willing. It's high-octane outdoors — quartering ground at speed, freezing on point — and gentle, almost soft, indoors. Deprive it of work and the energy resurfaces as pacing, whining and creative mischief.
Habits & quirks
The freeze
Mid-walk, mid-play, mid-anything: one interesting scent and the whole dog turns to statue.
Happy hum
An under-stimulated Brittany narrates its feelings in whines and warbles.
Bird radar
Pigeons in the park are pointed with complete professional sincerity.
Cuddle switch
After a proper run, the field rocket becomes a lap-sized heat pad.
Care
| Exercise | One to two hours of hard exercise daily — running, fetch, field work; a merely walked Brittany is an under-exercised one. |
| Training | Quick and eager but soft-tempered; keep sessions short and positive and it learns almost anything. |
| Grooming | A weekly brush and the occasional tidy-up; the flat coat sheds moderately and repels dirt well. |
| Health | A notably healthy sporting breed; good breeders still screen hips and eyes. |
Common questions
Are Brittanys good family dogs?
Yes — affectionate, gentle and playful, they suit active families who can give them one to two hours of exercise a day.
Are Brittanys easy to train?
Very — eager and quick, but sensitive, so keep training positive; harsh corrections shut them down.
Do Brittanys bark a lot?
They're moderate barkers but enthusiastic whiners — an under-exercised Brittany vocalises its frustration. Meet the exercise need and they're pleasantly quiet.