Brittany

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

A daily amount of 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dog food, split into two meals, is recommended. Any diet should be nutritionally balanced and appropriate to the dog's age and life stage. Clean, fresh water should be available.

The breed sheds throughout the year, with heavier periods throughout the summer. Brushing them once every couple of weeks will help keep their plush coat in good condition and can help to reduce excess fur in the house.

Their flat or wavy coat is mostly fairly short and, apart from the occasional brush, is low maintenance. When their shedding increases during these seasons, you may want to increase the brushing schedule to remove dead hair and maintain their skin and coat protection.

It doesn't take so much effort to groom them. Their coat may be either trimmed with clippers or by stripping (a process by which the coat is thinned and shortened with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) a mix of both.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour which could indicate an infection. Keeping a close eye on your pet and noticing any changes will help you to spot any potential health problems early.

Make grooming a pleasant experience for them, complete with encouragement and treats, and you'll be paving the way for simple vet assessments and other handling when they are older.

Brittanies have high energy levels, and it's important to provide them with adequate exercise as they were bred to hunt. If their basic needs for exercise and a job to do isn't met, they may become irritable and hyperactive.

They are best suited to a lively, outdoorsy owner who can provide a wide variety of activities that will occupy both his body and mind.

Veterinary care is essential to a dog's health and well-being, however, the frequency of treatment and checkups will depend on the individual dog. Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Their friendly and happy nature makes them do well with children. They have an irrepressible joy for life and a high level of enthusiasm, they love being surrounded by happy people who share the same level of their energy.

If you like dogs who have high energy and enthusiasm, then the Brittany could make a great companion for you. Keep in mind that they will need to be trained to be gentle and control their energy, especially when around children.

They are known to be intelligent and high-energy dogs, which makes them a great candidate to learn new things. Their hunting instincts can be channelled into dog sports, field trials, obedience and agility activities, and they love impressing the people they care about.

Positive reinforcement works well with them, and using strategies such as encouragement, play, and food incentives can be used to train them. Patient, encouraging training works best with these gentle souls.

As with all breeds, early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended.

They are known to be intelligent and high-energy dogs, which makes them a great candidate to learn new things. Their hunting instincts can be channelled into dog sports, field trials, obedience and agility activities, and they love impressing the people they care about.

Positive reinforcement works well with them, and using strategies such as encouragement, play, and food incentives can be used to train them. Patient, encouraging training works best with these gentle souls.

As with all breeds, early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended.