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| Breed: Brittany | Group (AKC):
Sporting |  | 
Note: This is also a Brittany,
but a different breed. |
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| Country of Origin | 18th century France |
| Type of coat | short, dense, flat, or wavy, seasonal shedding, some feathering (but no feathers) |
| Grooming | periodic brushing (10 minutes per week) and trimming, ear cleaning, nail clipping, rotate tires every 10,000 miles. |
| Average height | 17.5-20.5 inches |
| Average weight | 30-40 pounds |
| Activity level | high to very high |
| Watchdog | no |
| Protection | no |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | high ability, easy to train, no heavy handedness or unfair treatment |
| Compatibility with children | high, sweet disposition, can make a good family pet, no roughhousing |
| Character | friendly, sensitive, intelligent,active, strong, energetic, vigorous, bright |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard in a suburban or country setting |
| Ideal owner | active, fair, consistent leader with time to train, hunt, or exercise |
| Suggestions: | early obedience training and socialization, daily exercise |
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