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The Brittany dog originates from the centre of Brittany in Callac (France). In 1865, British Lords would visit France to shoot Partridge and Woodcock with their dogs. These dogs were left behind due to the quarantine laws of the day. The dogs were mainly Setters with a few Pointers and were inevitably crossed with the local Spaniels. The result of these matings produced a hybrid of all colours (the Brittany).
The shooting parties noticed an improvement in scenting ability with better working style. In the 1900s, small English Setters were deliberately mated to the Brittany which is why there were taller, “setterised” examples of the breed - up to 56cm. The breed stabilised from 1930, and breeders worked towards establishing the smaller, “cob” type. So the 1st short-tailed Brittany standard was established in 1907-1908. The Brittany is today the most popular gundog in France.
Temperament
The Brittany is a highly intelligent breed. He learns quickly, but his training needs to be fairly firm and consistent – or he will take advantage of the situation. It is important to give the Brittany dog a good basic training in obedience before attempting to work him in the field.
The shooting parties noticed an improvement in scenting ability with better working style. In the 1900s, small English Setters were deliberately mated to the Brittany which is why there were taller, “setterised” examples of the breed - up to 56cm. The breed stabilised from 1930, and breeders worked towards establishing the smaller, “cob” type. So the 1st short-tailed Brittany standard was established in 1907-1908. The Brittany is today the most popular gundog in France.
Temperament
The Brittany is a highly intelligent breed. He learns quickly, but his training needs to be fairly firm and consistent – or he will take advantage of the situation. It is important to give the Brittany dog a good basic training in obedience before attempting to work him in the field.