Brittany

The Brittany Spaniel is affectionate and loyal to his master but also friendly with strangers. However, if he feels that the time is not right, he will not insist on contact and can distance himself.

He is a dynamic dog who loves to spend time with members of his social group, whether small or big. Playing sessions are particularly appreciated by this dog and allow a strengthening of the relationship between the dog and his master, which comes in handy when completing his education.

This French hunting dog is quite adaptable: on one hand he can spend a whole day hunting alongside his master with incredible energy; on the other, he can spend long hours sleeping in the company of his master.

In fact, he is a very active dog who knows how to be calm when his needs are met. That makes him a very balanced dog.

The adaptability of this dog demonstrates his great intelligence. An excellent worker and perfect companion dog, he is balanced, reliable, and docile.

He is a specialist in duck-hunting although he is also used on other types of hunt. He is one of the fastest continental hunting dogs given his excellent aptitude for this activity.

Thanks to his excellent hunting skills, he is the most popular French hunting dog in the world.

Very friendly, even with strangers, this dog is everyone’s friend so long as he is treated with respect.

When he is hunting, he can be self-sufficient and make all the necessary decisions. However, once at home, he is more dependent on his master, without being clingy, we will still do anything to please his owner.

He can either demand a lot of attention or take his distance to rest quietly and let his master go about with his own occupations.

If he lives in a calm home, and his needs are properly fulfilled, he can handle a few hours of solitude. But be careful, any absence should not be extended because this dog could, due to boredom or frustration, destroy everything he finds in his path.

Particularly docile, intelligent, and receptive, this Breton hunter is very easy to educate especially thanks to his enthusiasm to work.

Like many dogs selected for working tasks, he is thirsty to learn and spend time with his master in order to be mentally stimulated.

He may be stubborn sometimes; therefore, it is necessary to find methods adapted to his sensitivity and personality. Brutality cannot play any part in his educational sessions - instead they will have to be based on the reinforcement of good deeds.

With that said, his positive education requires firmness and sweetness as allies. It is important to begin as soon as the Brittany Spaniel puppy arrives at home to prevent him from learning bad habits.

This dog is naturally quiet. He may be able to warn his colleagues if he feels a threat approaching, but generally speaking, he is so sociable that he would prefer to seek caresses from a suspected intruder.

Unfortunately, one of the great flaws of this dog is his runaway side. His instinct for predation is such that he can be lead to follow a trail and totally ignore what surrounds him, including his master.

In fact, the environment of this French hunting dog must be secured (solid fence around the garden).

During walks, if he is not 100% trained with the recall command, a lead is recommended to guarantee his safety.

In addition, he will have to wear a tag with his master's number to facilitate the search if he should run away.

If his needs are properly met, and he is respected, the Spaniel will have no reason to be destructive. However, if the opposite is true, he will express his demonic side through acts of wanton anarchy.

Like any good, self-respecting dog, this Breton will never refuse his bowl or a treat as a reward for good behaviour. During his education, this will be a great source of motivation for him.

The adult Brittany Spaniel can be a watcher but it is not his favourite activity. He will be able to scare away any individual he considers a threat, but he will never show aggression.

This spaniel can live in a city apartment, because one of his greatest qualities is his adaptability. However, he will need to be taken out several times a day and he needs to practise regular sporting activities to be fully fulfilled.

Of course, a life in a house with a garden is more suitable but in any case, daily outdoor walks should be offered to him. The garden should never be a pretext for not walking your dog.

Besides, even if he loves to be outside, this dog still appreciates the comfort of a warm home.

This working dog is a great sportsman, if he does not hunt with his master, he will have to practice another regular physical activity to be properly fulfilled.

This can either be long daily walks or canine sports such as Cani-Cross, flyball, tricks, or tracking.

Trips are not very complicated with this medium-sized dog who can adapt to many environments, especially if he has learnt proper socialisation during his youth.

Travelling by car or airplane, he will need to travel in a suitable transport box.

In public transport, he must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle.

Despite his instinct for pursuit, the Brittany Spaniel has a personality that fits well with that of a cat. Cohabitation will therefore be possible and easy, especially if they have been accustomed to their respective presences from an early age.

Very sociable, this French hunting dog gets along very well with his comrades.

However, this does mean that he doesn’t need to learn socialisation as a puppy. From his first months, it is important to develop and strengthen his canine codes and for him to experience the maximum of positive experiences.

Cheerful and playful, he is a very good companion for children. However, ground rules will have to be introduced and respected by the children so that cohabitation is healthy and safe.

Older people could adopt a Brittany Spaniel but only if they are still sufficiently sporty and dynamic to meet the needs of this very active dog.

Under no circumstances can he coexist with sedentary people and settle for simple outside walks in the garden or in the neighbourhood.

Intelligent, balanced, docile, gentle, and reliable, this dog is a perfect companion, both for hunting or just to be at home. He is suitable for many owners and he adapts to almost all lifestyles as long as his needs are fulfilled.