Brittany Spaniel
Bretaňský ohař dlouhosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 47–51 cm |
Recognition features
- The smallest of the pointing breeds, compact and almost square in build
- Short tail or born tailless
- White coat with orange, black or liver patches, or roaning
Purpose
A versatile pointing dog for any game on any terrain, searching, pointing and retrieving.
History
The breed comes from the centre of Brittany and is probably one of the oldest spaniel-type dogs. It was improved at the start of the 20th century by outcrossing and selection. A draft standard drawn up in Nantes in 1907 was adopted at the first general assembly in 1908 of the club for the naturally short-tailed Brittany Spaniel.
Coat
Fine but not silky, flat or slightly wavy, never curly, with abundant feathering on the back of the limbs. Colours: white with orange, black or liver, piebald or roan, also tricolour with tan; self-coloured coats are not allowed.
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