Originally bred to be a hunting dog, the Brittany spaniel has taken on other roles like family pet and show dog. These athletic, solidly built animals have been traced back to the Brittany province of France, beginning in the 1800’s, and given their name due to the fact that their look closely resembles that of the spaniel breed. However, their attributes tend to be more setter or pointer like. When discussing Brittany Spaniel puppies for sale with an owner, they will attest to the fact that this breed is an all round sporting dog, not just good at flushing game like the spaniel. Nevertheless, their look is also similar to the spaniel.

These opinions may have led to the fact that the American Brittany Club and the American Kennel Club both abandoned the use of ’spaniel’ when referring to this breed. There are also obvious differences in the American Brittany as apposed to the French Brittany. Although, some breeders that have Brittany Spaniel puppies for sale feel that the standards of the breed should respect the country of origin’s standards and thus conform to what they deem acceptable within the breed. The American Brittany stands taller and seems to be faster, so as to cover the open ground of hunting. Whereas the French Brittany tends to be somewhat smaller, more spaniel-like and works closer to the hunter.

These lovable, sensitive dogs can make great family pets if cared for in the proper manner. They do require extensive activity, exercise and thrive on socialization. All breeders that offer Brittany Spaniel puppies for sale will tell you that without sufficient exercise and companionship, these dogs can become destructive and uncontrollable. It is imperative that they are given room to roam and play in addition to receiving love and attention from their owners. When these are offered in ample amounts, you will find that you have a well rounded dog that will return your love many times over.

This breed is easy to train and requires early socialization. Even in the most socialized dogs, you will find that there is a great range of friendliness. When searching and discussing Brittany Spaniel puppies for sale, ask to see the parents. Many times, you can get an idea of what their offspring will be like based on the parents. Many of these dogs seek companionship while others can be somewhat aloof. In either case, they can make for a great family pet when given the necessary ingredients to make a healthy, happy animal.