Brittany
By: Julius Crenshaw
Description
- Medium sized dog
- Legs are long as the length of their body
- Rounded head is wedge shaped
- Nose has wide nostrils, can come in fawn, tan, and deep pink; black is not permitted in show ring
- Eyes come in color of brown to shades of amber and hazel
- Have triangular ears
- Feet are small, with thick pads
- Tail is naturally short, or docked
- The coat is lightly feathered, never curly, but either flat or wavy
- The American Kennel Club recognizes all colors, except black
Temperament
- Very intelligent, and easy to handle and train for hunting, also a very active and enthusiastic hunter
- A loving, gentle, obedient and always eager to please
- Because of the hunting background, its likes to roam
- Very good companion dog also.
Height and Weight
In Males: 17-21 inches and 35-40 pounds
In Females: 18-20 inches and 30-40 pounds
Living Conditions
- not recommended for apartment life
- resistant to cold and damp conditions
Grooming
- regular brushing is really all that is needed to keep a clean coat
- bathe or dry shampoo when necessary
- regularly check ears
- a light shedder