Breed Profile
Kerry Blue Terrier
- WEIGHT: 30 to 40 lbs
- HEIGHT: 18 to 20 inches
- COLOR(S): Any shade of blue, with or without black points. A small white patch on the chest should not be penalized.
- BREED GROUP: Terrier
Breed Profile
Brittany Spaniel
WEIGHT: 30 to 40 lbs
HEIGHT: 18 to 21 inches
COLOR(S): Dark red and white. Orange and white. Tri-colored.
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DESCRIPTION
The Brittany (or Brittany Spaniel) is a compact, closely knit dog of medium size, and leggy in appearance. They are strong, vigorous, energetic and have quick movement. Brittanys can be tricolor, black and white or liver and white. They have short drop ears that are high on the head, and have medium length hair with has splotches of color on the body and face. Sometimes they have freckles. Brittany Spaniels can be born with or without tails, or with naturally docked tails. The appropriate length for the tail according to the AKC is four inches. The Brittany's first love is birds, then people. Brittany Spaniels make excellent pointing birds dog because of their keen sense of smell. They are the only spaniel that points to game, thus making them the most popular breed for pointing field trials. Their ability to point and obey is unmatched. Brittanys, or Epagneul Bretons, do try to please their masters and are excellent at obedience. They are agreeable with children and other pets, but should not be rough-housed with, as they can become too excited around some children. They make excellent search dogs, originally bred for searching out woodcock in the regions of France. Their temperament is quite mild and obedient. Colorful in body and spirit, the Brittany makes an awesome hunter and companion.
TEMPERAMENT
Brittany Spaniels are loyal, obedient, friendly, highly intelligent, active. They are very energetic and love to do a job. They are very apt to pleasing their owners, and enjoy a good run. They are good-natured, lively and trainable. They tend to be very obedient and love the outdoors. They need gentle training, not harsh deterrence training.
GROOMING
Brittanys don't need a lot of grooming. The Brittany Spaniel needs minimal trimming of their hocks and feet. Grooming twice a week is sufficient. Regular nail care is necessary, but minimal. Brushing their coat daily will help keep it clean.
HEALTH
Brittanys are relatively healthy dogs. Possible health concerns include hip dysplasia, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), skin problems by allergies, heart defects and epilepsy. If the dog is poorly bred it may result in temperament problems, such as nervousness or anxiety.
EXERCISE
Brittany Spaniels need regular exercise or they may become restless.
TRAINING
They will benefits from training with a firm but gentle hand.