| The Brittany Spaniel is basically a bird dog. She can | | | | be significant threats, please contact your |
| make a good family pet and watch dog. She likes | | | | veterinarian for a complete list. |
| children and does well with other pets. She prefers to | | | | She should visit the veterinarian several times in the |
| have plenty of space to exercise. She may be a | | | | first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as |
| poor choice for an apartment. A properly fenced in | | | | an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for |
| enclosure for exercise would be ideal. She needs | | | | shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and |
| weekly brushing and monthly bathing. Her breed is | | | | on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for |
| considered to be generally healthy. | | | | check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your |
| Good With Children? | | | | dog sweets. |
| Yes, good with children with proper training. As a | | | | Grooming |
| reminder, never leave a young child unsupervised | | | | The Brittany Spaniel has a silky, feathered medium |
| with any puppy or dog. | | | | length coat that sheds lightly. She should be bathed |
| Good With Other Pets? | | | | once a month or so. She should be brushed regularly. |
| Yes, good with other pets, especially with early | | | | Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy |
| socialization. | | | | coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer eye on |
| Temperament | | | | her health and strengthen your emotional bond with |
| Very nice family oriented dog. She is happy, alert and | | | | her. |
| eager to please. | | | | Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week |
| Trainability | | | | with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. |
| Very trainable. | | | | Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) | | | | periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead |
| of the male Brittany spaniel is 17 to 21 inches to the | | | | to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 35 to 40 | | | | disease. |
| pounds. The female ranges from 18 to 20 inches to | | | | Her nails may need to be examined for growth and |
| the withers and 30 to 40 pounds. | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can be |
| Brittany Spaniel is no exception, Be on the look out | | | | found on the net. |
| for canine hip dysplasia (genetic based looseness in | | | | Life Span |
| the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and | | | | The Brittany Spaniel can live between 10 and 12 |
| lameness), allergy skin problems, glaucoma, lens | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| luxation, epilepsy and nervousness. This disease list is | | | | living conditions. |
| an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also | | | | |