Brittany
A medium-sized French gun dog — combines pointer + spaniel ability, with an eager-to-please family temperament.
Bred in the Breton region of France for hunting partridge + woodcock, the Brittany is equally happy as a family companion. They're smaller than most pointing breeds but with all the energy and trainability. Once called "Brittany Spaniel" — name simplified in 1982.
Temperament
Affectionate, sensitive, eager to please. Excellent with children + other dogs. Slightly soft — harsh training methods damage them. Strong prey drive for birds.
Exercise needs
60–90 minutes daily of varied exercise. Loves running, swimming, fetch, scent work.
Grooming
Medium-length flat or wavy coat with light feathering. Brush 2× weekly. Light shedder.
Common health issues
Generally healthy. Watch for: hip dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, glaucoma.
👍 Best for
Active families with kids, runners + hikers, sensitive trainers.
👎 Not best for
Sedentary owners, harsh-discipline households, apartment-only living.