Brittany Spaniel

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Classificazione

CODICE FCI
095
GRUPPO
7 - POINTING DOGS
SEZIONE
1 - CONTINENTAL POINTING DOGS
SOTTO SEZIONE
1.2 Continental Pointing Dogs, Spaniel type

L'origine del nome Brittany Spaniel

The name Épagneul Breton refers to the geographical origin of the breed, which developed in Brittany, in northwest France. Épagneul, on the other hand, indicates the type of hunting dog specialized in searching for and pointing out game, to which this breed belongs.

COME CHIAMANO LA RAZZA NELLE ALTRE LINGUE
In Italian: EPAGNEUL BRETON
In French: EPAGNEUL BRETON
In German: BRETONISCHER SPANIEL
In Spanish: SPANIEL BRETÓN

Cenni Storici

Probably one of the oldest spaniel-type dogs, improved since the early 20th century through various crosses and selections. A draft breed standard, drawn up in Nantes in 1907, was presented and adopted at the Club's first plenary assembly in Loudéac (formerly Côtes du Nord) on June 7, 1908. This was the first standard of the "Club de l'Epagneul Breton à courte queue naturelle."

Cenni sullo Standard di Razza

Aspetto Generale
The smallest of the pointing dogs. The Brittany Spaniel is a braccoid with a short or absent tail. Harmoniously built with a solid but not heavy bone structure.
The overall impression is compact and well-proportioned, without heaviness, and maintaining
sufficient elegance. The dog is vigorous, with a lively gaze and an intelligent expression.
The general appearance is that of a small "brevilinear COB", full of energy, which has retained, throughout its evolution, the brevilinear model sought after and established by those who reformed the breed.
Andatura e Movimento
The different gaits are easy yet powerful, regular and lively. The limbs move straight without exaggerated vertical body oscillations and without rolling, while the topline remains stable. The canter is the common gait in the field, with quick, medium-length strides; the hindquarters are not thrown back (collected canter).
Comportamento e Carattere
This is a dog that adapts to any social environment, with an intelligent and attentive expression, and a balanced mind. A versatile pointing dog, for all game, on all terrains, quick to reveal its hunting passion. Exceptional for searching, movement, scent, exploring the terrain, the spontaneity and holding of the point, retrieving, and trainability.

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Un badge che identifica la Francia come paese d'origine di cani di diverse razze

Origine Geografica: FRANCE

The Brittany Spaniel originated in France and is historically linked to Brittany, a peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest of the country. This region is characterized by rolling countryside, moors, woods, hedges, and a mild, humid oceanic climate, ideal for feathered game. In this environment, the breed was selected as a versatile pointing dog, developing an excellent sense of smell, great agility, and a natural predisposition for working on various terrains. The characteristics of the Breton landscape thus helped define a tireless, versatile dog, particularly appreciated by hunters.

Dettagli Fisici

TAGLIA

Un Brittany Spaniel it can have a height ranging from
48 cm with a tolerance of – 1 cm (minimum size)
to 51 cm with a tolerance of + 1 cm (maximum size)
for males

from 47 cm with a tolerance of – 1 cm (minimum size)
to 50 cm with a tolerance of + 1 cm (maximum size)
for females

The ideal size is 49-50 cm for males and 48-49 cm for females

PROPORZIONI

• The skull is longer than the muzzle, in a ratio of 3 : 2.
• The head as a whole is in proportion with the body.
• Chest depth slightly less than half the height at the withers.
• Scapulo-ischial length equal to the height at the withers (dog in a square).

Parliamo di Mantello

Come si presenta
It must be fine; not silky, flat, or only slightly wavy on the body. Never curly. Short on the head and on the front of the limbs. The latter are abundantly feathered posteriorly, with fringes that progressively decrease in length down to the carpus and tarsus and also below.
Colori Ammessi
- White and Orange
- White and Brown
- White and Black
A tight list on the head is desirable in all coats
Dettagli Sgraditi
Short hair on the body
Depigmented nose, on the outside or inside
Depigmented eyelid
White patch on the ears
Eye in white
Colori Non Ammessi
- Solid color

Dettagli del Pelo

Pied or "roan" coat, sometimes speckled on the nasal bridge, lips, and limbs. With tan markings (fawn from orange to dark) on the nasal bridge, lips, above the eyes, and at the base of the tail in tricolors.