Dog breed · Sporting / Gundog
Brittany
A compact pointing dog that works closer than a pointer and retrieves too. Sensitive, trainable and built for endurance.
Medium12–14 yearsBrittany, FranceNeeds more space
Representative breed photography. Appearance varies within every breed.
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Sporting / Gundog
- Origin
- Brittany, France
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 14–18 kg
- Height
- 44–52 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Coat
- Dense, flat or wavy single coat, orange/white or liver/white
- Temperament
- BrightEagerSensitiveTireless
History
Developed by French peasants and poachers in the 1800s as an all-round gundog; recognised as a spaniel-pointer blend in style.
Appearance
Leggy, athletic medium dog with a short or naturally bobbed tail and light, ground-covering gait.
Exercise and activity
Two hours daily with running and scent work; a superb running or hiking partner.
Care and grooming
Easy coat — weekly brushing and ear checks.
Health considerations
- Generally healthy
- Hip dysplasia
- Epilepsy
- Hypothyroidism