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Sporting 
French Brittany Champions
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Pronunciation:
french brit-n-ee
Breed Description:
The French Brittany breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be athletic and well-balanced in appearance. This is a working dog so there should not be any extra weight and the dog should have a smooth appearance with a slightly sloping top line. The body should be slightly longer than it is tall and the overall shape should be compact and well-proportioned. The head is usually squarish in appearance and the ears are long and hanging down the side of the head. The tail of the French Brittany should be very short.
The coat of the French Brittany should be a double coat with a short, dense undercoat and a medium length overcoat. The top coat should have a slightly rough texture and it should aly flat on the dog. There can be feathering on the ears, chest and back of legs. The color of the French Brittany is white with reddish brown markings but occasionally you can find dogs with black markings.
Temperament:
The French Brittany breed of dog is an intelligent and hard working breed that is often described as being constantly in motion. This is a breed that was developed for working and they thrive when they are able to do something, whether it is basic training or more advanced work. They are usually very loving and devoted dogs and they thrive when they can be with their family. The French Brittany makes an excellent family pet but they are better suited to active homes. They are usually very good with other dogs and pets and while they will learn to get along with everyone, they will usually bark when they see someone or something suspicious.
Height:
The average height for a French Brittany is between 17 to 21 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a French Brittany is between 30 to 40 pounds.
Health Problems:
The French Brittany breed of dog is considered to be a healthy breed, however, some health problems have been seen including epilepsy and hip dysplasia.
Living Conditions:
The French Brittany breed of dog can live in a city but the ideal location is in the country where there is ample room for running. This breed is not recommended for apartment dwellings and should be in a home with a small fenced yard at the very least.
Exercise:
The French Brittany breed of dog is a high energy breed and requires about 60 minutes of good exercise every day. Without proper exercise, this breed can become very destructive and is only happy when they have something to do.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The French Brittany breed of dog does require a fair amount of grooming and you should expect to brush them two or three times a week at a minimum. During heavy shedding periods, expect to groom this dog every day and also be prepared for a large amount of hair in your home. The French Brittany should be bathed about once per month and the hair around the feet and under the ears should be trimmed on a regular basis to prevent matting and infections from occurring.
Origin:
The French Brittany breed of dog, also known as the Epagneul Breton, was developed in France as a versatile hunting dog that could work in the field as both a retrieving and pointing breed. Although the breed is believed to be very old, much of its history has only been documented to the early 1900's, when a man by the name of Arthur Enaud and several other fanciers of the breed, wrote the first breed standard. Because of this, not much is known about the development of the French Brittany or how it arrived in Europe. While the breed's versatility was admired by many hunters and sportsmen, the breed did not gain much popularity and it wasn't until 1931 that the first French Brittany was imported into the United States. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
