Loved your video. I am with my 3rd Brittany (Ariel) she is a great dog like my first two. She is 10 yrs old now and still high energy. She has some separation anxiety but not bad. She is so sweet-I love Brittany’s. We play mind games, fetching the Ball/Frisbee and going on walks. 🥰
If you can...they are excellent dogs to have in pairs. We've had two at a time and it's great fun and helpful since they are high energy. Honestly, the work isn't that much more with two. But it is the twice the fun.
Love, my dad had Britts, he hunted. Youngest brother has a Brit, and has had and bred Brits. I had 4 brits that were non-hunting. Two at a a time, Mindy & Alex and Dottie and Popper. Dot was the runt of my brother's litter. All four were such wonderful puppers. Alex had separation anxiety when I was traveling, but we treated with vet recommended Rescue Remedy. Alex was a rescue and sweetest guy. He got along with everyone, as long as his mum & Dad were nearby. My 4 Britts became lake doggies. We moved to a house on a lake and they loved it! They had a custom made double dog door to a fenced partial yard to run. Lots of wildlife to entertain them, and most of all our pontoon boat. They all loved standing at the head of the boat, noses sniffing the air and wind in their ears. They are high energy pups and some are very sensitive, Alex and Dot were. Mindy and Pops had fewer worries. All four were the loves of my life. Some of the ashes of all four are in Beaver Lake near Lawrenceburg, Ky.
WOW, YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY ON EVERYTHING, MY BRIT. HAD ANXIETY, HE WAS A RESCUE, ABOUT 1 YR 2 MONTHE OLD. OMG. I JUST LOVED HIM, APART OF ME DIED, WHEN HE PASSED AWAY AT 4 YRS. OLD, HEART, dilated cardiomyopathy, was not picked up by vet, even thought he got checked out every 6 months. He was hacking then a short cough but nothing came out. Diagnosed a Monday died the following Tuesday evening, only go his 3 heart meds in HIM in a day, was so distraught. He was just a beautiful baby. I MISS HIM SOOOOO MUCH. He passed away June 21 2020.
I have 3 Brittany spaniels. Best friends I’ve ever had.. My 13 year old female is in her finals hours......Shot over 200 birds over her back. Like losing your best hunting buddy.
Sorry to hear of your Brittany. Dogs deserve a longer lifespan than 10 or 15 years. When someone coined the phrase "man's best friend" they must have had a dog like a Brittany in mind. Everyone is partial to a dog breed because there are so many good ones, but there truly is something special about a Brittany.
Chip. You just made me shed a tear! I know the feeling. Man I just worked my 11 yr old yesterday and seems like she will never stop. Just so in the moment of finding birds cares about nothing else but doing there job. Now I glance over on the couch and there she is curled up with her blanket and bone, and I know she is soooo tired and feeling her age😢
I took my French Brittany hunting his puppy year and ran into a guy hunting with a German Shorthair. He was well past retirement age. He told me he considered getting a Britt, but he said, "You can't own a Brittany and be a couch potato." This is absolutely a true thing. Beau requires a minimum of two 15-minute periods of intense play at home and a daily trip to the wildlife area for an hour of field work (at minimum), weather permitting.
My Britt's breeder had a 12 y/o Brittany that would bounce around like a crazy puppy. It made me nervous about what I was getting into because my dog training/playtime is limited but having a second dog in the home helps keep my Brittany occupied. Also he's six years old now so calmed down a bit.
My 9 month old needs 2 hours of wild field running, extra special when there's a water feature, or her boredom gets the better of her. House explodes in chewed paper and cardboard, thankfully no shoes or furniture
Yeah, I agree a few years can make a difference. Also I think having a second dog in the house to romp around with helped my Brittany through those destructive puppy years. He is the best dog ever now.
We adopted two half Springer and half Brittanys in the last couple years and just love them to death! They had their first-and last! Litter this summer. Kept 4 little girls. They are just as amazing as their parents. I will never have anything else! Just the best dogs for families 😀
Our Simmy is six years old, and he still has his moments. It's usually a food item that was accidently left near the edge of the kitchen counter, but the latest victim was the plastic case for my eyeglasses.
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Ours is the same. Perfectly well behaved other than grabbing food left within his reach when left alone. If you can make it through the first three years, they're very easy.
You nailed it! My two year old Brittany is the sweetest dog in the world. And so snuggly. Very much like a lap cat. We don’t hunt or do long runs or walks, but his high energy is satisfied by our fenced three acres and doggie day care a couple times per week. But, like you, I took him everywhere in the beginning and he definitely has separation issues, even though we have another dog (that tolerates him surprisingly well). And, he’s very well-behaved unless excited by COMPANY!!!!! Whoo hoo!!! And the coming when called issue when something else is more interesting. I’m hoping he’s like my other two brittanies, who in their third year seemed to just grow up one day. Although, that recall will need more work for sure. Glad we live in the country at the end of a dead end dirt road as sometimes he has slipped out the gate when visitors or workers didn’t know to close it behind them. He always returns within ten minutes, so that good, but coming when called is just so necessary.
Rescued mine at 12 months old. Had two working Cocker Spaniels in the past and adored them. This Brittany though is on another level. He's chill in the house, sweet, kind, gentle and innocent. Sleeps through the night in his bed and is thrilled to see me every morning. I've taken him camping and he sleeps in my sleeping bag next to me and doesn't move all night. Outdoors, he's really good at absolutely everything. Not great trying to walk him on a lead though for the first half of the walk as he's too excited, so they're bred for independence outdoors and working/activities, not for urban walks on a leash just until they've pooped and then ignored in the house. That won't go well. But engage with them and they reward you 10 fold. He's an olympic ball catcher and retriever too. They are exceptionally intelligent, capable dogs. For the record he's walked 1.5 hours - 2.0 hours every morning and has another hour or 15 mins chasing his ball in the evening and that's it. He's really chilled right out the rest of the time, more so than my cocker spaniels were They only slept at night and always wanted to know "what are we doing next?". He naps through the day if there's not much happening and can be left without any drama but he's never left for more than 4 hours - same as any of my previous dogs. Not once were they left for more than 4 hours. He settles down about 7pm on the sofa and sleeps until I put him to bed at 10pm. Just fits right in and around whatever I'm doing. Incredible animal and companion.
I have had various Brittny’s for over 50 years. Best hunting buddy anyone could have. They do need daily exercise…the owner can discipline the dog but use your voice not your hand…they love to be around people. Some I have had are more aggressive when we play but they learn to stop when you say no. None of my dogs every bit anyone. If you are looking for a duck or goose dog realize the Brittany does not have the oil…and smell…of a lab. So if the water is cold the dog will hunt and retrieve but then gets cold as you sit in your blind waiting for the next duck or goose. The dog will hunt in very cold weather for pheasant/grouse without a problem because it is running and moving constantly. I prefer the female Brittanys over the males. The females I have had seem less hyper and were easier to train. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. The dogs love training and repetition If you loose you patience during a training episode…call it a day…don’t take it out on the dog.
I have a Brittany mix, a rescue from Spain. I was told she was an English Pointer X. She is 54% Brittany, 23% pointer a couple of Spanish breeds and 3% Chihuahua. Oh boy, I did wonder if I’d taken on to much. First day I had her she broke through the dog guard and out an open widow in the car. It was three days before we caught her. On a lead she pulled like a train. I introduced an e collar and this changed our lives. Only once did I actually shock her, she accepted the vibrate very fast and in a matter of a couple of days she was obedient to recall. I’m in the UK and fortunate to have access to many acres of walking where dogs can run free. She loves it! Crashes through gorse (furze) and brambles like they aren’t there. Any rabbits she catches she returns to me. She takes no notice of other dogs, is a great companion and laid back. I’ve had many breeds of dogs through my life, multiple dogs at a time, she has beeb one of the most interesting.
Its funny that 99% of the people commenting here only needed 1 minute to find something to get outraged about before leaving a comment and not realizing that he says that "spaniel" was dropped from the name at around the 4 minute mark 😂😂 Gotta love the internet
I had my last Brittany, and then got a husky/pitt mix. She copied my Brit, and I had a pointing husky. 😂. I miss having a Brit. They have the best personality ❤
My French Brittney, Finn is a year old and I would not trade him for anything. Hes goofy, smart, energetic, keeps us active, independent, loving and mischievious! If you want a calm dog dont get a Brittany.
Lookin to get my 5th brittany in two months. Needs room, needs imput, and an other dog if possible. I will never have just one brittany again. Yes they need some training, but can be your very best friend.
Hi! Thanks for the video, really spot on! I have a 1 year old brittany and have really struggled with recall, especially once he hit adolescence. I use a whistle and keep him on a long line consistently and have tried just about everything except an ecollar. how long would you say it took you to get to a reliable recall with the ecollar? and are you able to call him back when he's not wearing it?
The recall with the e-collar didn't take any time at all, maybe just a few training sessions. Just be sure to do your homework and start slow with the e-collar on the lowest settings. I can call him back without the e-collar but he's become wise to it, so sometimes he takes his good old time when not wearing it. I will not however take my dog into the woods without the e-collar.
Be careful with the e-collar. Some dogs are really sensitive to it. My dad's Brittany was. He was used to English pointers who I think are less sensitive to correction be it an e-collar or too stern a voice and was not gentle enough with her. Ours is not at all. After just a couple of times working up to a setting he cared about enough to shake his head all it took was vibrate. He's four now and for the last year, he comes easily when called. We don't hunt so I'm sure that would make a difference. Still great to be able to call him from a good distance and have him actually turn around and cheerfully come back, including when rooting through brush and undergrowth or playing with another dog. There were many times I didn't know if we were going to make it to his third birthday. So glad we did.
@@kerriecobain4807 thanks for the tip!! I actually haven’t started using one yet, we’re still going with “force free” methods for the moment because I found out ecollars are banned where I live. But we’re moving in a month and at that point I’ll probably work with a trainer to learn how to use an ecollar safely (since it would be my first time!). I feel he has really great fundamentals at this point so hopefully the ecollar will just give me added peace of mind and help me proof his recall in more challenging situations (eg chasing squirrels 😂)
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Drill your regular collar and install 2 bolts thru it. They think it's the contact prongs and are as good as gold when wearing it.
You nailed it! ours is 3 years old right now and we love her to death but man first 3 months I was ready to give her up. So funny if mine is couped up in the house for a day without getting out for at least an hour of exercise she will drive you crazy! Def not an apartment dog. you need lots of land so they can run. Awesome dogs though!Very smart.
Cool video. Btw, the AKC dropped “Spaniel” from the name in 1982 because they don’t hunt like Spaniels. However, you accent sounds Canadian, and they still call them Spaniels in Canada.
Interesting what you say about being independent because I don’t find my brit to be that independent. My brit trusts competence. If she feels she’s competent, then she won’t rely on me and she will think for herself. Otherwise she’s looking over her shoulder. Pointers range wayyyy further than Brits and I often have to encourage my brit to range ahead without me. The standard is that a brit will range at around the effective distance for birdshot and they circle back in a clover leaf pattern. My girl does this. She’s also very attentive when birds are around. Recall off point is the only thing that doesn’t work, but she will heel off point. If your brit bolts a lot, you need to staunch their point and do woah training. Brits have amazing inhibition for a dog that is so emotionally expressive. Even my brit in her puppy phase would be as calm as your dog in this video if she knew she had a job or I had something. Also proper socialization just after whelping will prevent Brits from chasing things they shouldn’t, but you have to trust the breeder to do this. My brit has never chased a squirrel. I’m sure she’s like to befriend a squirrel. She’s also offended that cats ignore her
They haven't been referred to as a Brittany Spaniel in many years. The breed is a stand alone Brittany as per the AKC. I've had one in my home for over 50 years. Do your homework people. They are incredible bird dogs and family pets.
You are all a bunch of wankers - Brittany or Brittany Spaniel who cares. He loves his dog - that is all that matters. Also he mentioned the “ Brittany” thing in detail. I have a Brit named Auggie and I love him just like this owner.
You are too generous. I had 2 Brittanys after a Doberman. Brittanys are STUPID compared to the Doberman. Brittany ranks at about the top 20% in terms of intelligence, whereas the Doberman ranks in the group of 3 (Golden Retriever, German Shepherd and Doberman) after Border Collie and Poodle. Having the most dual champions means the breeders have not separated the bench type and the field type, which means Most Brittanys can hunt. On the other hand, Springer Spaniel breeders decided to go two different directions. Now, you have the bench type (pet) Springer Spaniels and the field type (hunting) Springer Spaniels. They look totally different. I think the last time a Springer Spaniel became a dual champion was back in the 60s. They are practically two different breeds. Another notable thing about their hunting abilities: Brittanys probably has the most natural abilities for hunting. I mean, they require less training to go hunting than other hunting dogs -- including German Short-hair Pointers. I see GSP playing fetch, while there are birds sitting on the field. Brittanys don't fetch, but they will bring back a dead bird or a squirrel. When my Brittany was only 2 months old, we turned on a CZcams video with bird chirping noise. He immediately looked up at the ceiling as if to look for a bird. These natural abilities also make them abandoned a lot at the end of the hunting season. People think they can just get another puppy next year, because it doesn't cost them money to get them hunting, whereas if you have a GSP, you need to spend a lot of money to make them go hunting. Brittany dropped the Spaniel part from the name after DNA analysis revealed that they are not at all related to Spaniels. They are actually related to English Setters.
Not sure I would call them predators exactly. Our 4-year-old Brittany has gotten hold of one of our banty chickens twice for an unknown duration. Probably just a few minutes as we're careful about keeping track of him. In any case, all they ended up with was a very terrifying slobbery bath. Maybe unwitting predator's assistant or fully on board, but short-circuits when it gets one alive. Wait. What? Where's the guy with the gun? The photos are not going to turn out with this thing still moving about.
Well maybe not a wild predator in the same sense as a bear or coyote but a domesticated predator with behavioral hunting instincts. I had a cute Pomeranian once that barely weighed 4 lbs. She was our families beloved lap dog. I was shocked to witness her ambush 3 baby rabbits in our yard one morning and quickly dispatch each one, and for no reason, she just left them lay. Our little lapdog had genetic predatory instincts.
My 9 month old (Springer) was trained to hunt by my bull-shitz, who just loves to run the drainage ditch hunting ground hog. So far she's taken 3 I've seen and have more squirrls left at my feet than a cat.
This was so helpful! I'm a big fan of the breed and have an active lifestyle with a ton of parks and dog runs in walking distance, but I do live in an apartment...would this be a problem with my neighbors if I'm committed to taking my brittany out every day?
AKC re classified them in 81, American Britney, just a title. Remember, they all go deaf at six mo. I hear you just have not decided if i want to do it yet or not. Their smell is untouched, don't be surprised to find a 4 or 5 foot hole in the yard With an old root on the berm. My joke, they can track a gold fish Through water 10 minutes before it gets there
Just a note in training, they have a delay factor. Just give some time so they can make up their Mind to do or not to do, This becomes less of a factor as they mature, they want nothing more than to please you. Enjoy you won't find a better friend.
What? They all go deaf at 6 mo? No Robert Riddle, not true. I 've had 4, my dad had 3, brother had 3. Not true. At age 14, did my Mindy lose her hearing? Yes but many medium size dogs do. Not at 6 mo. Though. As for anxiety, my Alex had it (the rescue). I was traveling for my job at the tim. Our vet recommended Bach Rescue Remedy - google it. It worked.
@@stefanidimauro9040 It's a joke among gun dog trainers. Male dogs go deaf the day their testicles drop, meaning they're off sniffing and doing their own thing and not listening to commands. Of course training overcomes this in time.
I rescued a Brittany, Border Collie mix at 6 months old. Oh had I known what the next 2 1/2 years were to bring. Smile. She’s 6 now and is smarter than most humans I know. She loves to hunt, point, squirrels, moles, armadillos, opossum, etc. She’s fast! She also herds her humans and cats, and doesn’t like it when her humans are all gone at once. She’ll plant herself at the corner of the house where no on but us knows where she is and defends her home by offering kisses. Geez. I will say, she’s very protective of me. She puts herself btwn me and every man and dog, or both. She’s awesome. I’d take a bullet for her. I think she knows it, too. If I were younger, I’d have a few more and let Lady train them. I’m not and I can’t keep up with young blood anymore. 😊
@@ava2830 ummm, I’ve tried introducing Lady into a kitten and young cats and old ones. She has none of it. I’m not sure which breed it is or if it’s just her being a pain. 😊 She already has a 6 year old cat which lives with us, my tortie. She’s 6 as well. She was here 6 months before I rescued Lady. Maybe that’s the difference.
Does anyone have any tips please. 2 months ago adopted a 2 or 3 year breton spaniel. A rescue dog who had a bullet taken out of her front left shoulder. The leg is fused. She was abandoned. She has loads of energy but can't run so much.
Be patient with the dog. Play frequently but within her limitations. Hunting might not be for her, but like many dogs she will love to play ball. Scent games with treats are also a favorite for most dogs.
I just rescued a Brittany three days ago. She is almost 2 and absolutely perfect in the house, with people, and the other dog. The only problem I am having is outdoors. If anyone even cracks the back door open she tires to bolt. She has escaped twice so far and ran the town only to return on her on when tired. Chasing her is no use! She is so quick. Any advice on calming her down or will it get better with and time and getting used to us and her new home??
I taught my dog to Heel. Then that progressed to heel/stay at the door using treats if necessary. If the dog runs out the door it's not trained to heel/stay. Don't use an e-collar for this though. E-collar is too extreme for this.
I’ve only had frenchies, but IMO the best breed ever created! Angels in the house and demons in the field! And I might be wrong, but they aren’t spaniels. They dropped spaniel from the name in the 80s.
or do they also come in brown like that? looks like french spaniel but now i see the docked tail...damn!!! i stunk hard into that one LOL my bad :D but eather way a gourgious boy
You got much of it right. You even acknowledge that the Brittany is NOT a spaniel (so why did you keep using the term?) I bred, trained, trialled & showed Brittanys for over 20 years & NONE of mine had anxiety issues. Perhaps you should consider crate training.
I use the term spaniel for a youtube keyword search. If I use just "Brittany" then Brittany Spears videos will be served. It's that simple. Thanks for commenting.
Not a fan of the breed. Have one currently and can’t stand him. Energy is unreal and the dog will never listen outdoors. Doesn’t and hasn’t fit my lifestyle what do ever
They dropped Spaniel from the name, because DNA test revealed that they are not at all related to Spaniels. Strange, isn't it? Both breeds are very old. Brittanys are actually related to English Setters. I got my Brittany from a show breeder, but most of her puppies go to hunters. Brittanys are the only breed that can go hunting without any training. Other breeds such as German Shorthair Pointers need training to be useful in hunting.
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Not true. Most German Shorthair Pointers, English Pointers, setters need some training to go hunting, unless they are from hunting kennels. Furthermore, Breeds like English Springer Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers can't tell a bird from a hole in the ground. For those breeds, the field types are almost separate breeds. They even look considerably different. I would like to stress that hunting through instinct is more reliable than hunting through training. When my Brittanys go hunting, it's obvious that they have their own methods of sweeping the field to find birds. They don't look like they are running around randomly until they find a bird. Brittanys from most show kennels can do a decent job at hunting without any training. That's the reason there are so many Brittanys abandoned in the field after hunting season, because there is very little sunk cost. They can throw away a Brittany and get a new one. They don't need to spend thousands of dollars training a dog to be able to hunt.
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Hunting dogs need certain characteristics. They need to have a drive to find and chase birds. They need to stay roughly within the shot gun range. They need to retrieve the fallen birds without eating them. Certain dogs exhibit all the characteristics without training. If a dog has those traits, it could go hunting without having professional training. My experience has been that Brittanys tend to have more of those instincts than other breeds. It is possible to train a dog to do all those stuff, but learned skills are not as reliable or strong as basic instincts. I saw a guy with a German Shorthair Pointer, which he claims had spent thousands of dollars in training. He was playing fetch in the park, while there were little birds on the field. I am thinking, "Why would you spend money on a guy who doesn't care about birds?" Like I mentioned, when my Brittany was 2 months old, he responded to sounds of bird chirping noise on CZcams by looking up to the ceiling to see what's up. He chased falling leaves, butterflies or anything that looks remotely like a flying object. He doesn't do that now, because leaves are not birds. He still goes after butterflies and house flies.
Why don't people do their homework before posting a video? These dogs are NOT spaniels. Anyone with a modicum of basic dog knowledge knows this. It ranks right up there with people who swear they can tell a German Shepherd from an Alsatian.
I call him a Brittany Spaniel because that's what they were called when I was a kid and some habits are hard to break, and many people still prefer to call them Brittany Spaniel. And plus, I like to call them Brittany Spaniel to cause people like you to lose sleep. lol!
Lol! I know, Spaniel drives me crazy too, but I occasionally add spaniel for keyword reasons. The spaniel keyword is for people who search for "brittany spaniel", and my results will show up in their query results.
This used to irritate me, but I've gotten over it. Makes it easier to search for info\videos about Brittanys without having a lot of results pop up about Brittany the prisoner in her own home, not that I don't care about that Brittany too. My dog is a Brittany, never a Brittany spaniel. I'm okay if youtube videos include the word spaniel for the algorithm.
Everywhere in the world other than the US it is called a Brittany Spaniel or Epagneul Breton. They are directly descended from English Setters and French Spaniels.
Do you not read the comments or even watch the whole video? The man said they are NOT spaniels and the name was dropped in the early 1980's. He has responded to dozens of comments about the spaniel reference in the comments section.
French spaniels are much larger, heavier boned, and have undocked tail. All French Spaniels are liver & white. Britts come in Liver & White, Orange & White, and Liver tri. French Brittanies (registered as "Brittany" by AKC) are smaller and have the additional colors of black & white or black, white, and orange tri (my favorite combination).
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 No sadly we have not. The video was sent around to a number of vetrinary colleges too with no luck. Thankfully we are now aware of the warning signs and can accomodate him, so the episodes aren't as severe anymore. He is now a very happy 11 year old puppy :)
Since brits are pointers and spaniels are flushers, brits are no longer considered spaniels. In 1982 brittanies were not recognized as spaniels anymore.
My golden eye Orange boy is a bird machine. There is no bird he does not point to whether on air or on ground. I lucked out when I got him because his prey instinct is high! He is a great hunting partner. We have a trust that is unbreakable thus I do not use an e-collar. I can trust him with my little nieces and he will protect them from strangers, I can trust him to have a chick in front of him and he will not touch it. My Milo only got better and better as he got old. I got him at 4 months old and we know each other so well that I do not even have to use words he reads my body language and I his. The most important advice I would give peeps is not to let them off leash for at least the first year and a half of their lives. Establish a strong command base. Brittanies are very emotionally intelligent. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER yell at them or hit them. Teach them scents and the words associated with the scents. The more patient work you put in, the more rewards you will have as your Brittany ages. I say Brittanies begin to connect the dots by their 3rd year. I agree with the notion that Brittanies are high energy dogs, yet, we have to ask ourselves at what point do we condition our dogs to be hyper active and anxious. I had to teach my Milo to be calm and relax, gentle. I did not get exited when training or used high pitch voices to praise him. Remember Calm is the key!! I think this was the most powerful tool I discovered with Milo. The first year and the second year we worked hard with commands, recall and ways to redirect his energy by rewarding him for being calm. Rewarding him when he did not asked for a treat. I know this is counter intuitive, but trust me. It works! By Year 3 I let him loose in the field for the first time, He knew heal, find, point, wait, down, left, right, turn, crawl, Bird, rabbit, grouse, goose, git it, bring it, leave it, give it, ready, watch, stalk, hold, back and side. By years 4 and 5 he began to read my body language and I his. I began substituting commands for hand gestures and sounds. He now knows the sound of Starlings, grouse, turkeys, quail, ducks and geese. I think all this work has allowed him to feel confident on his own and not feel anxious. I think it also helped that I had a Border collie that would teach him dog manners and to be independent. Now he is six and I can say without a doubt in my mind and heart, he is the best four legged companion I have ever had.
How do you train for hunting and bird work in the field without being off leash? I was hunting pheasants in South Dakota and Grouse in the U.P of Michigan when my Griffon was only 8 months old and he was not on a check cord or leash. He was conditioned to an E collar and whoa broke by then. Most Britt trainers that I talked to have said this is a breed that can be put out in the field at a young age with decent results in finding and pointing birds. Steady to wing and shot and retrieving to hand come a little later of course. I'm on the list for a French Brittany now. The father is one of only 5 dogs ever to win multiple dual championships in the ring and out in the field. Really am impressed with the breed, American Brittany and French Brittany.
Let us know your experience or your questions about the Brittany spaniel in the comments below!
i have a britney spaniel and it’s so frickin cute and it looks like urs !
Loved your video. I am with my 3rd Brittany (Ariel) she is a great dog like my first two. She is 10 yrs old now and still high energy. She has some separation anxiety but not bad. She is so sweet-I love Brittany’s. We play mind games, fetching the Ball/Frisbee and going on walks. 🥰
Squirrel killin machine
If you can...they are excellent dogs to have in pairs. We've had two at a time and it's great fun and helpful since they are high energy. Honestly, the work isn't that much more with two. But it is the twice the fun.
Love, my dad had Britts, he hunted. Youngest brother has a Brit, and has had and bred Brits. I had 4 brits that were non-hunting. Two at a a time, Mindy & Alex and Dottie and Popper. Dot was the runt of my brother's litter. All four were such wonderful puppers. Alex had separation anxiety when I was traveling, but we treated with vet recommended Rescue Remedy. Alex was a rescue and sweetest guy. He got along with everyone, as long as his mum & Dad were nearby. My 4 Britts became lake doggies. We moved to a house on a lake and they loved it! They had a custom made double dog door to a fenced partial yard to run. Lots of wildlife to entertain them, and most of all our pontoon boat. They all loved standing at the head of the boat, noses sniffing the air and wind in their ears. They are high energy pups and some are very sensitive, Alex and Dot were. Mindy and Pops had fewer worries. All four were the loves of my life. Some of the ashes of all four are in Beaver Lake near Lawrenceburg, Ky.
WOW, YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY ON EVERYTHING, MY BRIT. HAD ANXIETY, HE WAS A RESCUE, ABOUT 1 YR 2 MONTHE OLD. OMG. I JUST LOVED HIM, APART OF ME DIED, WHEN HE PASSED AWAY AT 4 YRS. OLD, HEART, dilated cardiomyopathy, was not picked up by vet, even thought he got checked out every 6 months. He was hacking then a short cough but nothing came out. Diagnosed a Monday died the following Tuesday evening, only go his 3 heart meds in HIM in a day, was so distraught. He was just a beautiful baby. I MISS HIM SOOOOO MUCH. He passed away June 21 2020.
I have 3 Brittany spaniels. Best friends I’ve ever had.. My 13 year old female is in her finals hours......Shot over 200 birds over her back. Like losing your best hunting buddy.
Sorry to hear of your Brittany. Dogs deserve a longer lifespan than 10 or 15 years. When someone coined the phrase "man's best friend" they must have had a dog like a Brittany in mind. Everyone is partial to a dog breed because there are so many good ones, but there truly is something special about a Brittany.
Chip. You just made me shed a tear! I know the feeling. Man I just worked my 11 yr old yesterday and seems like she will never stop. Just so in the moment of finding birds cares about nothing else but doing there job. Now I glance over on the couch and there she is curled up with her blanket and bone, and I know she is soooo tired and feeling her age😢
I took my French Brittany hunting his puppy year and ran into a guy hunting with a German Shorthair. He was well past retirement age. He told me he considered getting a Britt, but he said, "You can't own a Brittany and be a couch potato." This is absolutely a true thing. Beau requires a minimum of two 15-minute periods of intense play at home and a daily trip to the wildlife area for an hour of field work (at minimum), weather permitting.
My Britt's breeder had a 12 y/o Brittany that would bounce around like a crazy puppy. It made me nervous about what I was getting into because my dog training/playtime is limited but having a second dog in the home helps keep my Brittany occupied. Also he's six years old now so calmed down a bit.
So…. Higher energy than a GSP huh? Interesting and good to know.
My 9 month old needs 2 hours of wild field running, extra special when there's a water feature, or her boredom gets the better of her. House explodes in chewed paper and cardboard, thankfully no shoes or furniture
Best dogs ever!!-- my 3 month Brittany just watched this video with me. :)
Awesome! My Brittany likes to listen to music. lol!
Had a half Brittany half springer. First two years were a nightmare. After he calmed down, best dog ever.
Yeah, I agree a few years can make a difference. Also I think having a second dog in the house to romp around with helped my Brittany through those destructive puppy years. He is the best dog ever now.
We adopted two half Springer and half Brittanys in the last couple years and just love them to death! They had their first-and last! Litter this summer. Kept 4 little girls. They are just as amazing as their parents. I will never have anything else! Just the best dogs for families 😀
Our Brittany never chews or misbehaves, no matter bored or not. Just want to put that out for records
Our Simmy is six years old, and he still has his moments. It's usually a food item that was accidently left near the edge of the kitchen counter, but the latest victim was the plastic case for my eyeglasses.
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Ours is the same. Perfectly well behaved other than grabbing food left within his reach when left alone. If you can make it through the first three years, they're very easy.
You nailed it! My two year old Brittany is the sweetest dog in the world. And so snuggly. Very much like a lap cat. We don’t hunt or do long runs or walks, but his high energy is satisfied by our fenced three acres and doggie day care a couple times per week. But, like you, I took him everywhere in the beginning and he definitely has separation issues, even though we have another dog (that tolerates him surprisingly well). And, he’s very well-behaved unless excited by COMPANY!!!!! Whoo hoo!!! And the coming when called issue when something else is more interesting. I’m hoping he’s like my other two brittanies, who in their third year seemed to just grow up one day. Although, that recall will need more work for sure. Glad we live in the country at the end of a dead end dirt road as sometimes he has slipped out the gate when visitors or workers didn’t know to close it behind them. He always returns within ten minutes, so that good, but coming when called is just so necessary.
Rescued mine at 12 months old. Had two working Cocker Spaniels in the past and adored them. This Brittany though is on another level. He's chill in the house, sweet, kind, gentle and innocent. Sleeps through the night in his bed and is thrilled to see me every morning. I've taken him camping and he sleeps in my sleeping bag next to me and doesn't move all night. Outdoors, he's really good at absolutely everything. Not great trying to walk him on a lead though for the first half of the walk as he's too excited, so they're bred for independence outdoors and working/activities, not for urban walks on a leash just until they've pooped and then ignored in the house. That won't go well. But engage with them and they reward you 10 fold. He's an olympic ball catcher and retriever too. They are exceptionally intelligent, capable dogs. For the record he's walked 1.5 hours - 2.0 hours every morning and has another hour or 15 mins chasing his ball in the evening and that's it. He's really chilled right out the rest of the time, more so than my cocker spaniels were They only slept at night and always wanted to know "what are we doing next?". He naps through the day if there's not much happening and can be left without any drama but he's never left for more than 4 hours - same as any of my previous dogs. Not once were they left for more than 4 hours. He settles down about 7pm on the sofa and sleeps until I put him to bed at 10pm. Just fits right in and around whatever I'm doing. Incredible animal and companion.
I have had various Brittny’s for over 50 years. Best hunting buddy anyone could have. They do need daily exercise…the owner can discipline the dog but use your voice not your hand…they love to be around people. Some I have had are more aggressive when we play but they learn to stop when you say no. None of my dogs every bit anyone. If you are looking for a duck or goose dog realize the Brittany does not have the oil…and smell…of a lab. So if the water is cold the dog will hunt and retrieve but then gets cold as you sit in your blind waiting for the next duck or goose. The dog will hunt in very cold weather for pheasant/grouse without a problem because it is running and moving constantly. I prefer the female Brittanys over the males. The females I have had seem less hyper and were easier to train. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. The dogs love training and repetition If you loose you patience during a training episode…call it a day…don’t take it out on the dog.
I have a Brittany mix, a rescue from Spain. I was told she was an English Pointer X. She is 54% Brittany, 23% pointer a couple of Spanish breeds and 3% Chihuahua.
Oh boy, I did wonder if I’d taken on to much.
First day I had her she broke through the dog guard and out an open widow in the car. It was three days before we caught her. On a lead she pulled like a train.
I introduced an e collar and this changed our lives. Only once did I actually shock her, she accepted the vibrate very fast and in a matter of a couple of days she was obedient to recall.
I’m in the UK and fortunate to have access to many acres of walking where dogs can run free. She loves it! Crashes through gorse (furze) and brambles like they aren’t there. Any rabbits she catches she returns to me.
She takes no notice of other dogs, is a great companion and laid back.
I’ve had many breeds of dogs through my life, multiple dogs at a time, she has beeb one of the most interesting.
Cute Dog ❤❤❤❤
When Brittany's and Springer's turn it on It's On.
All good information. Crate training and using a ecollar are beneficial too. If the owner is not active it’s not going to be a good match.
Its funny that 99% of the people commenting here only needed 1 minute to find something to get outraged about before leaving a comment and not realizing that he says that "spaniel" was dropped from the name at around the 4 minute mark 😂😂
Gotta love the internet
I had my last Brittany, and then got a husky/pitt mix. She copied my Brit, and I had a pointing husky. 😂. I miss having a Brit. They have the best personality ❤
Thanks for the video, this was extremely informative 👍.
Glad it was helpful!
My French Brittney, Finn is a year old and I would not trade him for anything. Hes goofy, smart, energetic, keeps us active, independent, loving and mischievious! If you want a calm dog dont get a Brittany.
And yes a poacher......
Lookin to get my 5th brittany in two months. Needs room, needs imput, and an other dog if possible. I will never have just one brittany again. Yes they need some training, but can be your very best friend.
Agree! Having a canine companion for your Brittany may actually make it easier. I'm considering my second Brittany but might look for a rescue.
French Brittney: dna shows not a Spaniel. don't blame me, blame dna. hugs
you didn't watch the video.
Hi! Thanks for the video, really spot on! I have a 1 year old brittany and have really struggled with recall, especially once he hit adolescence. I use a whistle and keep him on a long line consistently and have tried just about everything except an ecollar. how long would you say it took you to get to a reliable recall with the ecollar? and are you able to call him back when he's not wearing it?
The recall with the e-collar didn't take any time at all, maybe just a few training sessions. Just be sure to do your homework and start slow with the e-collar on the lowest settings. I can call him back without the e-collar but he's become wise to it, so sometimes he takes his good old time when not wearing it. I will not however take my dog into the woods without the e-collar.
Be careful with the e-collar. Some dogs are really sensitive to it. My dad's Brittany was. He was used to English pointers who I think are less sensitive to correction be it an e-collar or too stern a voice and was not gentle enough with her. Ours is not at all. After just a couple of times working up to a setting he cared about enough to shake his head all it took was vibrate. He's four now and for the last year, he comes easily when called. We don't hunt so I'm sure that would make a difference. Still great to be able to call him from a good distance and have him actually turn around and cheerfully come back, including when rooting through brush and undergrowth or playing with another dog. There were many times I didn't know if we were going to make it to his third birthday. So glad we did.
@@kerriecobain4807 thanks for the tip!! I actually haven’t started using one yet, we’re still going with “force free” methods for the moment because I found out ecollars are banned where I live. But we’re moving in a month and at that point I’ll probably work with a trainer to learn how to use an ecollar safely (since it would be my first time!). I feel he has really great fundamentals at this point so hopefully the ecollar will just give me added peace of mind and help me proof his recall in more challenging situations (eg chasing squirrels 😂)
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Drill your regular collar and install 2 bolts thru it. They think it's the contact prongs and are as good as gold when wearing it.
Yep... my brittany took an entire door down because of anxiety
Awesome Brittany! i love my french brittany Rhodey! indeed Brittany's are the best! ;)
Yes Brittany's are the best.
You nailed it! ours is 3 years old right now and we love her to death but man first 3 months I was ready to give her up. So funny if mine is couped up in the house for a day without getting out for at least an hour of exercise she will drive you crazy! Def not an apartment dog. you need lots of land so they can run. Awesome dogs though!Very smart.
Cool video. Btw, the AKC dropped “Spaniel” from the name in 1982 because they don’t hunt like Spaniels. However, you accent sounds Canadian, and they still call them Spaniels in Canada.
Did you watch the video?
Interesting what you say about being independent because I don’t find my brit to be that independent. My brit trusts competence. If she feels she’s competent, then she won’t rely on me and she will think for herself. Otherwise she’s looking over her shoulder. Pointers range wayyyy further than Brits and I often have to encourage my brit to range ahead without me. The standard is that a brit will range at around the effective distance for birdshot and they circle back in a clover leaf pattern. My girl does this. She’s also very attentive when birds are around. Recall off point is the only thing that doesn’t work, but she will heel off point. If your brit bolts a lot, you need to staunch their point and do woah training. Brits have amazing inhibition for a dog that is so emotionally expressive. Even my brit in her puppy phase would be as calm as your dog in this video if she knew she had a job or I had something.
Also proper socialization just after whelping will prevent Brits from chasing things they shouldn’t, but you have to trust the breeder to do this. My brit has never chased a squirrel. I’m sure she’s like to befriend a squirrel. She’s also offended that cats ignore her
The point is that pointing dogs are more independent than retrievers and flushers, therefore they tend to range further. Thanks for watching.
They haven't been referred to as a Brittany Spaniel in many years. The breed is a stand alone Brittany as per the AKC. I've had one in my home for over 50 years. Do your homework people. They are incredible bird dogs and family pets.
My dad always called them Brittany’s, I have never heard Brittany spaniel before
This is correct. Dudes giving us advice on a dog he doesnt even know the history to.
@@timothywalsh6776 maybe he bred a Brittany with a spaniel. like a labradoodle or some hybrid. because there's no bred called Brittany spaniel.
People! you didn't really watch the video.
You are all a bunch of wankers - Brittany or Brittany Spaniel who cares. He loves his dog - that is all that matters. Also he mentioned the “ Brittany” thing in detail. I have a Brit named Auggie and I love him just like this owner.
You are too generous. I had 2 Brittanys after a Doberman. Brittanys are STUPID compared to the Doberman. Brittany ranks at about the top 20% in terms of intelligence, whereas the Doberman ranks in the group of 3 (Golden Retriever, German Shepherd and Doberman) after Border Collie and Poodle.
Having the most dual champions means the breeders have not separated the bench type and the field type, which means Most Brittanys can hunt. On the other hand, Springer Spaniel breeders decided to go two different directions. Now, you have the bench type (pet) Springer Spaniels and the field type (hunting) Springer Spaniels. They look totally different. I think the last time a Springer Spaniel became a dual champion was back in the 60s. They are practically two different breeds. Another notable thing about their hunting abilities: Brittanys probably has the most natural abilities for hunting. I mean, they require less training to go hunting than other hunting dogs -- including German Short-hair Pointers. I see GSP playing fetch, while there are birds sitting on the field. Brittanys don't fetch, but they will bring back a dead bird or a squirrel. When my Brittany was only 2 months old, we turned on a CZcams video with bird chirping noise. He immediately looked up at the ceiling as if to look for a bird. These natural abilities also make them abandoned a lot at the end of the hunting season. People think they can just get another puppy next year, because it doesn't cost them money to get them hunting, whereas if you have a GSP, you need to spend a lot of money to make them go hunting.
Brittany dropped the Spaniel part from the name after DNA analysis revealed that they are not at all related to Spaniels. They are actually related to English Setters.
Not sure I would call them predators exactly. Our 4-year-old Brittany has gotten hold of one of our banty chickens twice for an unknown duration. Probably just a few minutes as we're careful about keeping track of him. In any case, all they ended up with was a very terrifying slobbery bath.
Maybe unwitting predator's assistant or fully on board, but short-circuits when it gets one alive. Wait. What? Where's the guy with the gun? The photos are not going to turn out with this thing still moving about.
Well maybe not a wild predator in the same sense as a bear or coyote but a domesticated predator with behavioral hunting instincts. I had a cute Pomeranian once that barely weighed 4 lbs. She was our families beloved lap dog. I was shocked to witness her ambush 3 baby rabbits in our yard one morning and quickly dispatch each one, and for no reason, she just left them lay. Our little lapdog had genetic predatory instincts.
My 9 month old (Springer) was trained to hunt by my bull-shitz, who just loves to run the drainage ditch hunting ground hog. So far she's taken 3 I've seen and have more squirrls left at my feet than a cat.
This was so helpful! I'm a big fan of the breed and have an active lifestyle with a ton of parks and dog runs in walking distance, but I do live in an apartment...would this be a problem with my neighbors if I'm committed to taking my brittany out every day?
Not a dog for an apartment. You must have a yard.
You might be ok if you give the dog plenty of exercise daily.
Gosh, that that dog looks just like my springer.
Funny that I see a lot of springers that I think are Brittany's.
AKC re classified them in 81, American Britney, just a title. Remember, they all go deaf at six mo. I hear you just have not decided if i want to do it yet or not.
Their smell is untouched, don't be surprised to find a 4 or 5 foot hole in the yard
With an old root on the berm. My joke, they can track a gold fish
Through water 10 minutes before it gets there
Mr. Birddog amazes me with something new nearly every day.
Just a note in training, they have a delay factor.
Just give some time so they can make up their
Mind to do or not to do,
This becomes less of a factor as they mature, they want nothing more than to please you.
Enjoy you won't find a better friend.
What? They all go deaf at 6 mo? No Robert Riddle, not true. I 've had 4, my dad had 3, brother had 3. Not true. At age 14, did my Mindy lose her hearing? Yes but many medium size dogs do. Not at 6 mo. Though. As for anxiety, my Alex had it (the rescue). I was traveling for my job at the tim. Our vet recommended Bach Rescue Remedy - google it. It worked.
Prone to deafness? Please tell me more…
@@stefanidimauro9040 It's a joke among gun dog trainers. Male dogs go deaf the day their testicles drop, meaning they're off sniffing and doing their own thing and not listening to commands. Of course training overcomes this in time.
I rescued a Brittany, Border Collie mix at 6 months old. Oh had I known what the next 2 1/2 years were to bring. Smile. She’s 6 now and is smarter than most humans I know. She loves to hunt, point, squirrels, moles, armadillos, opossum, etc. She’s fast! She also herds her humans and cats, and doesn’t like it when her humans are all gone at once. She’ll plant herself at the corner of the house where no on but us knows where she is and defends her home by offering kisses. Geez. I will say, she’s very protective of me. She puts herself btwn me and every man and dog, or both. She’s awesome. I’d take a bullet for her. I think she knows it, too. If I were younger, I’d have a few more and let Lady train them. I’m not and I can’t keep up with young blood anymore. 😊
so would you say that brittanys would or wouldnt be good with cats?
@@ava2830 ummm, I’ve tried introducing Lady into a kitten and young cats and old ones. She has none of it. I’m not sure which breed it is or if it’s just her being a pain. 😊 She already has a 6 year old cat which lives with us, my tortie. She’s 6 as well. She was here 6 months before I rescued Lady. Maybe that’s the difference.
I couldn't say. He's never been close to a cat but loves to bark and them from a distance.
Does anyone have any tips please. 2 months ago adopted a 2 or 3 year breton spaniel. A rescue dog who had a bullet taken out of her front left shoulder. The leg is fused. She was abandoned. She has loads of energy but can't run so much.
Be patient with the dog. Play frequently but within her limitations. Hunting might not be for her, but like many dogs she will love to play ball. Scent games with treats are also a favorite for most dogs.
And they have 600+ dual champions. Show and field. Huge deal. 😊
Fur and feather.
I just rescued a Brittany three days ago. She is almost 2 and absolutely perfect in the house, with people, and the other dog. The only problem I am having is outdoors. If anyone even cracks the back door open she tires to bolt. She has escaped twice so far and ran the town only to return on her on when tired. Chasing her is no use! She is so quick. Any advice on calming her down or will it get better with and time and getting used to us and her new home??
I taught my dog to Heel. Then that progressed to heel/stay at the door using treats if necessary. If the dog runs out the door it's not trained to heel/stay. Don't use an e-collar for this though. E-collar is too extreme for this.
Just wanted to reach out and see how you are doing with you Brittany. I can share some points if you want.
I’ve only had frenchies, but IMO the best breed ever created! Angels in the house and demons in the field! And I might be wrong, but they aren’t spaniels. They dropped spaniel from the name in the 80s.
I state the reason I call him a spaniel but apparently people really don't listen.
Did you go to any training by a professional dog trainer to deal with recall or anxiety?
I did not. It wasn't that bad to need a trainer.
or do they also come in brown like that? looks like french spaniel but now i see the docked tail...damn!!! i stunk hard into that one LOL my bad :D but eather way a gourgious boy
He's a beautiful boy for sure.
Looks like a Springer spaniel to me
Not though. He has AKC papers.
American Brittney.
yep
You got much of it right. You even acknowledge that the Brittany is NOT a spaniel (so why did you keep using the term?) I bred, trained, trialled & showed Brittanys for over 20 years & NONE of mine had anxiety issues. Perhaps you should consider crate training.
I use the term spaniel for a youtube keyword search. If I use just "Brittany" then Brittany Spears videos will be served. It's that simple. Thanks for commenting.
Nobody:
Truly absolutely nobody:
This guy: “ BoNa FiDe HuNtInG DoG”
yep!
Not a fan of the breed. Have one currently and can’t stand him. Energy is unreal and the dog will never listen outdoors. Doesn’t and hasn’t fit my lifestyle what do ever
I agree, mine is hard work. but I like her
wait, you did not do your homework, that makes you an irresponsible dog owner.
They dropped Spaniel from the name, because DNA test revealed that they are not at all related to Spaniels. Strange, isn't it? Both breeds are very old. Brittanys are actually related to English Setters. I got my Brittany from a show breeder, but most of her puppies go to hunters. Brittanys are the only breed that can go hunting without any training. Other breeds such as German Shorthair Pointers need training to be useful in hunting.
Any hunting dog can go hunting without training because they have hunting instincts, but they all will do better with training.
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Not true. Most German Shorthair Pointers, English Pointers, setters need some training to go hunting, unless they are from hunting kennels. Furthermore, Breeds like English Springer Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers can't tell a bird from a hole in the ground. For those breeds, the field types are almost separate breeds. They even look considerably different. I would like to stress that hunting through instinct is more reliable than hunting through training. When my Brittanys go hunting, it's obvious that they have their own methods of sweeping the field to find birds. They don't look like they are running around randomly until they find a bird. Brittanys from most show kennels can do a decent job at hunting without any training. That's the reason there are so many Brittanys abandoned in the field after hunting season, because there is very little sunk cost. They can throw away a Brittany and get a new one. They don't need to spend thousands of dollars training a dog to be able to hunt.
I guess it depends on what your definition of hunting is.
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 Hunting dogs need certain characteristics. They need to have a drive to find and chase birds. They need to stay roughly within the shot gun range. They need to retrieve the fallen birds without eating them. Certain dogs exhibit all the characteristics without training. If a dog has those traits, it could go hunting without having professional training. My experience has been that Brittanys tend to have more of those instincts than other breeds. It is possible to train a dog to do all those stuff, but learned skills are not as reliable or strong as basic instincts. I saw a guy with a German Shorthair Pointer, which he claims had spent thousands of dollars in training. He was playing fetch in the park, while there were little birds on the field. I am thinking, "Why would you spend money on a guy who doesn't care about birds?" Like I mentioned, when my Brittany was 2 months old, he responded to sounds of bird chirping noise on CZcams by looking up to the ceiling to see what's up. He chased falling leaves, butterflies or anything that looks remotely like a flying object. He doesn't do that now, because leaves are not birds. He still goes after butterflies and house flies.
Why don't people do their homework before posting a video? These dogs are NOT spaniels. Anyone with a modicum of basic dog knowledge knows this. It ranks right up there with people who swear they can tell a German Shepherd from an Alsatian.
I call him a Brittany Spaniel because that's what they were called when I was a kid and some habits are hard to break, and many people still prefer to call them Brittany Spaniel. And plus, I like to call them Brittany Spaniel to cause people like you to lose sleep. lol!
You know they are just Brittany now
AKC dropped the spaniel
Because they are not a spaniel
Not in my parts!
OMG, please stop adding spaniel to this breed. It's just plain Brittany. Your dog is beautiful.
Lol! I know, Spaniel drives me crazy too, but I occasionally add spaniel for keyword reasons. The spaniel keyword is for people who search for "brittany spaniel", and my results will show up in their query results.
This used to irritate me, but I've gotten over it. Makes it easier to search for info\videos about Brittanys without having a lot of results pop up about Brittany the prisoner in her own home, not that I don't care about that Brittany too. My dog is a Brittany, never a Brittany spaniel. I'm okay if youtube videos include the word spaniel for the algorithm.
@@kerriecobain4807 I think it's fine in the text but saying it in words is concerning
Everywhere in the world other than the US it is called a Brittany Spaniel or Epagneul Breton. They are directly descended from English Setters and French Spaniels.
@@ORBEX check your facts - AKC, CKC, UKC etc all call them Brittanys.
they are NO LONGER referred to as Spaniels...
Watch the video.
One other thing to know...they are NOT spaniels😮
Guess you do mention that mid video....
Do you not read the comments or even watch the whole video? The man said they are NOT spaniels and the name was dropped in the early 1980's. He has responded to dozens of comments about the spaniel reference in the comments section.
eehhh thats a french spaniel...not a brittany XD
Liver and white American Brittany for certain.
I also have a Liver and White American Brittany. It's a common colour for the breed.
I watched your video about Watson. Did you ever find the cause of the seizures? Watson is a very nice looking dog by the way.
French spaniels are much larger, heavier boned, and have undocked tail. All French Spaniels are liver & white. Britts come in Liver & White, Orange & White, and Liver tri. French Brittanies (registered as "Brittany" by AKC) are smaller and have the additional colors of black & white or black, white, and orange tri (my favorite combination).
@@mr.birddogthebrittany9823 No sadly we have not. The video was sent around to a number of vetrinary colleges too with no luck. Thankfully we are now aware of the warning signs and can accomodate him, so the episodes aren't as severe anymore. He is now a very happy 11 year old puppy :)
They arent spaniels.
You didn't watch the video did you!
They are not Spaniels. Period.
Yes, we call them spaniels in our parts.
Let’s be clear - there are American Brittany and French Brittany but there are NO Brittany spaniels.
Let's be clear buddy you need to take a chill.
Despite the name change by the AKC decades ago many dog owners and breeders prefer the traditional name Brittany Spaniel.
Only in the US. Brittany Spaniel everywhere else, including France.
Brittanys are NOT spaniels
They are in my neck of the woods.
Since brits are pointers and spaniels are flushers, brits are no longer considered spaniels. In 1982 brittanies were not recognized as spaniels anymore.
Spaniel is the keyword for youtube.
My golden eye Orange boy is a bird machine. There is no bird he does not point to whether on air or on ground. I lucked out when I got him because his prey instinct is high! He is a great hunting partner. We have a trust that is unbreakable thus I do not use an e-collar. I can trust him with my little nieces and he will protect them from strangers, I can trust him to have a chick in front of him and he will not touch it. My Milo only got better and better as he got old. I got him at 4 months old and we know each other so well that I do not even have to use words he reads my body language and I his. The most important advice I would give peeps is not to let them off leash for at least the first year and a half of their lives. Establish a strong command base. Brittanies are very emotionally intelligent. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER yell at them or hit them. Teach them scents and the words associated with the scents. The more patient work you put in, the more rewards you will have as your Brittany ages. I say Brittanies begin to connect the dots by their 3rd year. I agree with the notion that Brittanies are high energy dogs, yet, we have to ask ourselves at what point do we condition our dogs to be hyper active and anxious. I had to teach my Milo to be calm and relax, gentle. I did not get exited when training or used high pitch voices to praise him. Remember Calm is the key!! I think this was the most powerful tool I discovered with Milo. The first year and the second year we worked hard with commands, recall and ways to redirect his energy by rewarding him for being calm. Rewarding him when he did not asked for a treat. I know this is counter intuitive, but trust me. It works! By Year 3 I let him loose in the field for the first time, He knew heal, find, point, wait, down, left, right, turn, crawl, Bird, rabbit, grouse, goose, git it, bring it, leave it, give it, ready, watch, stalk, hold, back and side. By years 4 and 5 he began to read my body language and I his. I began substituting commands for hand gestures and sounds. He now knows the sound of Starlings, grouse, turkeys, quail, ducks and geese. I think all this work has allowed him to feel confident on his own and not feel anxious. I think it also helped that I had a Border collie that would teach him dog manners and to be independent. Now he is six and I can say without a doubt in my mind and heart, he is the best four legged companion I have ever had.
How do you train for hunting and bird work in the field without being off leash? I was hunting pheasants in South Dakota and Grouse in the U.P of Michigan when my Griffon was only 8 months old and he was not on a check cord or leash. He was conditioned to an E collar and whoa broke by then. Most Britt trainers that I talked to have said this is a breed that can be put out in the field at a young age with decent results in finding and pointing birds. Steady to wing and shot and retrieving to hand come a little later of course. I'm on the list for a French Brittany now. The father is one of only 5 dogs ever to win multiple dual championships in the ring and out in the field. Really am impressed with the breed, American Brittany and French Brittany.