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# The Brittany Spaniel: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
A small French pointing dog, affectionate, athletic and always willing.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €90/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 92](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=brittany)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Affectionate: He easily forms a strong bond with his family and enjoys home life.
- Athletic: His stamina and enthusiasm make him an excellent companion for outdoor activities.
- Versatile: He can be both a motivated hunting dog and a well-balanced family companion.
- High exercise needs: Without sufficient activity, it can get bored and become difficult to manage.
- Strong hunting instinct: Scents and game can make recall difficult if training is not solid.
- Poorly tolerates being alone: It does not cope well with repeated and prolonged absences.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active families: He thrives with present households who enjoy going out and sharing activities.
- Nature lovers: Long walks, hikes and scent activities suit his temperament well.
- Hunters or sporting handlers: His pointing dog profile and his endurance remain major assets.
Not recommended for
- People who are often absent: He does not cope well with being alone for long periods and needs regular company.
- Sedentary lifestyle: A daily routine without real outings or stimulation does not suit him.
- Small homes without availability: Apartment living is difficult if daily exercise is not largely ensured.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
49 cmBrittany Spaniel
- Height at the withers
- 46–51 cm
- Weight
- 13–18 kg
- Coat
- Short, fine, slightly wavy
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Brittany Spaniel in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Originally from central Brittany, the Épagneul Breton descends from ancient Oysel dogs and was developed through crossbreeding with spaniels, pointers and setters. Established at the beginning of the 20th century, the breed was officially created in 1907 and then recognized by the FCI in 1954. Above all a pointing dog, it later established itself as a family companion thanks to its balance and its closeness to humans.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Épagneul Breton is the smallest of the pointing dogs, with a compact silhouette, a solid bone structure and a very lively expression. It has a head with a rounded skull, oblique eyes matching the coat, ears set high and rather short, as well as a naturally short tail or absent in some individuals. Its coat is fine, flat or slightly wavy, never curly, with coats often white and orange, white and black, white and brown, sometimes tricolour or roan.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Cheerful, sensitive and very affectionate, the Brittany Spaniel lives as close as possible to its family and seeks a strong bond with its humans. It is sociable with children, welcoming with visitors and generally compatible with other animals when it is well socialized. Its hunting instinct nevertheless remains very present, which fuels its enthusiasm, its curiosity and its need for activity.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Easy to train Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, it is a lively, hardy dog and always ready to go out. It copes poorly with prolonged inactivity and repeated solitude, and it thrives clearly better in a home able to offer it long walks, games, scent activities or a hunting practice. In an apartment, it quickly lacks stimulation if it does not have enough physical and mental exercise.
Training
## Training and socialization
Intelligent and strong-willed, the Brittany Spaniel is generally easy to train provided you start early and remain consistent. A gentle, positive and firm method suits him better than a harsh approach, because he is a sensitive dog. Recall, scent management and self-control are important points to work on as a priority in this hunting breed.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Brittany Spaniel
The acquisition price of the Épagneul Breton depends mainly on the quality of the breeding, the pedigree, the health tests carried out on the breeding dogs and the orientation of the lines. A serious offer prioritizes traceability, socialization and health monitoring rather than an abnormally low price.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/brittany/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Épagneul Breton is overall a hardy and resilient dog, with generally satisfactory health when it comes from a reputable breeder and benefits from regular monitoring. The main points of vigilance mainly concern the joints and the ears, more exposed in an active dog that readily spends time outdoors.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/brittany/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The diet of the Épagneul Breton must support its activity while avoiding excess calories. A complete, good-quality food, given regularly and adapted to its age, its size and its level of exercise, helps it maintain its physical condition and endurance.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/brittany/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Épagneul Breton is the first French pointing dog breed and also the smallest in this category. It is known for sometimes being born without a tail or with a very short tail, a natural characteristic sought after in the standard. Its name remains linked to Brittany, the historic cradle of the breed.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Brittany Spaniel
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Brittany Spaniel suited to apartment living?
Not really, unless its exercise needs are consistently met every day. This breed needs activity, varied outings and mental stimulation to remain balanced.
### Is the Brittany Spaniel suitable for a family with children?
Yes, it is generally very gentle, playful and sociable with children when it is well socialized and its rest periods are respected.
### Does the Brittany Spaniel shed a lot?
Its shedding remains moderate, with fairly simple grooming. Regular brushing helps limit dead hair and keep the coat clean.
## Find a Brittany Spaniel breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Brittany Spaniel breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Brittany Spaniel breeders in Occitanie18](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/occitanie) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Hauts-de-France14](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/hauts-de-france) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine12](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Brittany9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/brittany) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur8](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Normandy7](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/normandy) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Pays de la Loire5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/pays-de-la-loire) [Brittany Spaniel breeders in Grand Est5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/grand-est)
### Brittany Spaniel breeders by country
[97 breeders of Brittany Spaniel in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/italy) [92 breeders of Brittany Spaniel in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany) [12 breeders of Brittany Spaniel in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/denmark) [5 breeders of Brittany Spaniel in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/spain) [3 breeders of Brittany Spaniel in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/germany) [2 breeders of Brittany Spaniel in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/austria) [1 breeder of Brittany Spaniel in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/belgium) [1 breeder of Brittany Spaniel in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/switzerland) [1 breeder of Brittany Spaniel in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany/united-kingdom)
[All breeders of Brittany Spaniel in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany)
## Ready to welcome a Brittany Spaniel?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-brittany)
## Compare Brittany Spaniel with other breeds
- [English Cocker Spaniel vs. Brittany Spaniel](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/english-cocker-spaniel-vs-brittany)
- [Brittany Spaniel vs. English Setter](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/brittany-vs-english-setter)
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