Buyer question
Is a Brittany good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Brittany 3 out of 5 for beginners (fine if very active).
Source: the Brittany page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Brittany in the Animal Library
The detail
A compact French bird dog bred to find and point upland game over long distances, so it combines a small frame with a very big engine. Happy, sensitive and quick to learn, it is best for owners who run, hike or hunt, not for quiet homes.
- Temperament
- Upbeat, sensitive, bright
- Best fit
- Runners, hikers, hunters
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Quick, needs soft hands)
- Energy
- 5 out of 5 (1–2 hrs running daily)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly brushing)
What to weigh
A Brittany's energy is relentless, and without daily running it gets restless and vocal. It is also soft-natured, so harsh training backfires, and a strong bird instinct means recall takes real work.