Brittany Dog
INTRODUCTION
Brittany Dogs are Bright, Fun-Loving and Upbeat dogs. They are from the Sporting group. This dog is both a gun dog and an athlete also great as a hunting partner. They are also natural pointers and great retriever dogs. These dogs also love the company of people and other dogs they make great house pets but need lots of exercises. Brittany Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 19).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Attentive, happy, quick, intelligent, agile, adaptable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France, Brittany
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They’re considered among the most versatile of bird dogs
2- Their hunting skills serve Brittanys well in dog sports
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Brittany Dogs
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Tri-color, Orange & White, Liver & White, Roan, Piebald, Black & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Male: 47 - 52 cm
Female: 46 - 51 cm -
TAIL
Most Brittany Spaniels are born with naturally long tails, even up to ten inches, while others are born with bobtail lines
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WEIGHT
Male: 14 - 18 kg,
Female: 14 - 18 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 or 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
English Pointer
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The Brittany was first recognized as a breed in 1907
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ORIGIN
France, Brittany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
As befits a pointing breed, they are curious and independent, but respond well to their people and want to please them
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
