Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. Washed out colors are not desirable. Known in the United Kingdom as an HPR breed (Hunt, Point and Retrieve), they are expected to point and retrieve all birds and ground game up to, and including, hare. (However, Andy looks like a black/orange/white tri--which would make him a French Brittany or a cross--FOR THE SAKE OF THE EXAMPLE, LET'S PRETEND HE'S A LIVER/ORANGE/WHITE TRI.). The Brittany Spaniel is covered with a luxurious, silky and slightly curly coat. Many breeders differentiate between "American" Brittanys and "French"-style dogs. [7] A UK Kennel Club survey puts the breed's median lifespan at 12 years 11 months, with about 1 in 5 dogs dying of old age at an average of 14–15 years. See how light her color is compared to the the NICE Orange and White colors above? Sometimes a heavily ticked dog can be mistaken for a ROAN. We as breeders, should also understand which dogs produce Tri-colored pups when bred together...for this reason, it's important to have them registered correctly. END SNIP from Brittany Breed Standard END SNIP. OK, now that we've gone through the AKC Brittany Standard (for colors). Brittany Spaniel Breeders. In 1934, the American Kennel Club recognized the Brittany Spaniel, but the name was shortened to Brittany in 1982 to reflect the characteristic hunting style that resembles a Setter more than a Spaniel. Date of Origin. A French Brittany’s coat always comes in at least two colors, sometimes even tri-colored. France, where black has become an acceptable coat color since 1956, while it is still considered a fault in America. Brittany Spaniel Breeders When seeking Brittany puppies for hunting, your best bet is to find a puppy from a breeder who is an avid hunter. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. "Mitch" Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. In Brittany, the E locus controls the presence or absence of the Orange coat colour. When well socialized, Brittanys are all-around sound dogs, excelling as companions, family pets, and field dogs. The coat comes in a variety of colors-orange and … The Brittany is named for the French Province in which they were originally developed. However, like most spaniels, the Brittanys have an origin that can be traced back to the famous bird dogs of ancient Spain (called the Epagneuls). Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. Kiana's Tri-Rific Moment Black is a disqualification. Washed out colors are not desirable. Brittany Breed Standard Colors SNIP from the AKC Brittany Breed Standard Color: Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. Well for one thing, a Roan can only be produced if at least ONE parent is Roan. Notice how she has orange patches rather than one main large orange area. E / E: The dog will not be orange. FC Choc Talk's Diamond "Diamond" The USA (AKC) and Canada (CKC) do not recognize black. Sunnybank's Penelope "Penny" Catja is an (Epagneul Breton--a French Brittany) where having a black nose is allowed. The "American Brittany" is typically larger than the "French Brittany"[4] and a bigger running dog, while the smaller French Brittany generally works more closely to the guns, but will work according to the local terrain. However, their floppy ears tend to trap moisture in the ear canal and should be cleaned regularly. The AKC had a standard drawn up and accepted in 1935. Color:     It's just a personal observation. USA All over the world the Brittany or Epagneul Breton accepts 5 colors: orange and white, liver and white, black and white, liver tricolor, and black tricolor, in either a clear or roam pattern, with some ticking. Some Brittanys may have a dark brown coat, which is rare. He described hunting with small "bobtailed" dogs who pointed and were excellent retrievers. "Misty" I've included one of each. Tri-colored Brittany Spaniels are accepted but not preferred. Accepted colors include black, brown, fawn, tan and deep pink. Some roan dogs have MORE roaning than others. Most Brittanys are born with naturally short tails, yet others are rarely born with long tails, which are docked to a length of 3–10 centimetres (1.2–3.9 in). They are energetic[6] and need at least an hour of vigorous exercise every day, with many needing more than this. "Andy" Some ticking is desirable. CH Three B's Oneida Sundset CGC "Oneida" Although generally recognized as subsets of the same breed, there are recognizable differences between the two. ), the Brittany is a pointing breed, not a spaniel. Their heads are of average size with floppy ears, expressions usually of intelligence, vigour, and alertness, and gait elastic, long, and free. See the second picture of Ginny's back. Well-opened nostrils allow for good breathing and scenting. Some ticking is desirable. Even though they share common traits with that of a setter or a pointer, the Brittany is not normally mentioned as a dog belonging to spaniel breed. Washed out colors are not desirable. Brittany Spaniel has a life expectancy of 12-14 years and usually lives a long healthy life. Brittany spaniel dogs are medium-sized dogs, weighing at 30-40 lbs. Mark either: Find the perfect Brittany Spaniel stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The main question is what is the difference between White & Orange and Orange & White and then, of course, White & Liver and Liver & White. Is the dog mostly white?? Their skull is longer than their muzzle, with a ratio of 3:1. Brittanys are generally healthy and hardy dogs. Sometime from the 17th to the 19th centuries, the breed was developed. Notice how this dog appears to be wearing a blanket of liver. Please fill free to contact : Bob Clayton 206-852-8332 - bobclayton2003@yahoo.com - Auburn Wa. The Brittany Spaniel has a solid yet compact, lightweight body with a wavy, feathered and dense coat in colors of orange and white, liver and white, black and white, liver or black tri-color. Below I will be highlighting sections of the above snip from the AKC Brittany Breed Standard and showing photos of dogs who, IN MY OPINION, match a particular part of that snip. The Brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting. All the other genes will have no effect on the coat colours and will be hidden. Bred by: Flyin' High Brittanys, Well, that's about it. Though it resembles a spaniel-like dog used for flushing game, such as Springers and Cockers, Brittanys are more akin to pointers and all-purpose sporting dogs. Look how light Mitch's liver color is...this is not desirable. (August 2, 1991-March 1, 2006) Uttal is a French Brittany -- where BLACK is allowed. Check out the two examples below. This photo makes Rose looked washed out. You may want to ask the breeder to see the parent(s) of the dogs to see if they are the color you want. This dog doesn't have classic tri-color markings either. Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie : Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref : Breed Type : Purebred : Purebred : AKC Group : Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed. You can choose up to 3 colors. The breed's coat color is varied: orange and white coat or liver and white are most common in the American Brittany; other colors include orange roan and liver roan, all of which are acceptable in the show ring. The Brittany was originally bred as a hunting dog and noted for being easy to train and sweet-natured. Their heads are of average size with floppy ears, expressions usually of intelligence, vigour, and alertness, and gait elastic, long, and free. (July 5, 1992-January 14, 2002) Einige Farben kommen bei amerikanischen Hunden jedoch häufiger vor als bei englischen Hunden und können als rassetypisch angesehen werden. Photo from: National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network (NBRAN). Thank you for considering Hunter's Heart Brittany Spaniels. Most Brittanys have white legs anyway. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Some ticking is desirable. Add to Likebox #103593535 - Brittany Spaniel silhouette real with word. Additionally, Brittany Spaniels shed reasonably all year long. HUNTER'S HEART WEBSITES REMEMBER--It's NOT the amount of color in the white portion of the dog that makes it a ROAN--It's the way the white hairs and the colored hairs are in relation to one another. See more ideas about brittany puppies, puppies, brittany spaniel. You may want to ask the breeder to see the parent (s) of the dogs to see if they are the color you want. Brittany Breed Standard Colors. It was around the same time that the modern Brittany is rumored to have been bred by mating with English Setters.[1]. Photo from: American Brittany Rescue, Look closely at Andy's legs. The most common patterns are white and fawn, black and grey, brown and white, and shades of blue-ish silver. The American Brittany is larger and only a tri-color of orange, liver and white is acceptable. Some ticking is desirable. Next, let's look at Tri-colors: Oct 9, 2015 - Explore Stella Hite's board "Brittany puppies" on Pinterest. Photo from: American Brittany Rescue. Owned by: Herb Rea. In the U.S., the AKC registers the "American Brittany." Some ticking is desirable. Owned by: Flyin' High Brittanys. If you have questions or comments I'd love to hear them! Elaine Bartlett is a breeder/owner/handler of her American Brittanys. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. Ginny's face (above) has orange and white hairs throughout her face, while Tyler's is all orange on the side and all white on the top. Brittany Spaniel, a class gun-dog or hunting dog mainly bred for hunting birds is every hunter’s best friend. Images of orange and white Brittany-like dogs hunting and retrieving game were first seen on tapestries and paintings from the 17th century. CH Rainbow's Maroon Belle JH "Mia" Its name is derived from the French Province of Brittany. Even though they share common traits with that of a setter or a pointer, the Brittany is not normally mentioned as a dog belonging to spaniel breed. Although it was originally named a Spaniel, it’s simply called a Brittany now because of its hunting style, which resembles a pointer. Next, let's look at clear or roan pattern: She also has white legs, collar, blaze and cheeks; however, any of the preceding could be liver instead of white and still be considered Parti-colored...as long as she does have SOME white. Bred by: Grady Brown. CH Three B's Orion of Wind Mtn, JH "Orion" If the dog is also heavily ticked, in addition to marking if it's white & orange or orange & white (or liver & white or white & liver), you will also mark (under markings): Similar Images . This dog would be disqualified in the AKC show ring. I'm not going to go into detail of the genetics of which colors bred together produce which colors...when ticking is or is not produced. Brittany Spaniels usually have a very high prey drive and they are a very busy breed that is highly motivated by scents. Customize your brittany spaniel … There should be a good amount of white. This means that they love to explore and are prone to wandering. Look at her face, see the way her nose has orange and white hairs that grow together--not in patches or dots. A Brittany’s medium-length coat is flat or wavy and may be colored orange and white, liver and white, or tri-color, in clear or roan patterns. Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. A Blue Roan is a dog that is basically a Black Roan, but it's called Blue Roan, because the roaning gives these dogs a bluish look. With more American dual champions (dogs with titles in both conformation shows and field trials) than any other breed,[2] the Brittany maintains strong hunting instincts in all bloodlines. Also, I don't count the legs of the dog when looking at the amount of color vs white. If shown in the AKC ring, Uttal would be disqualified. Owned by: Wind Mountain Kennels. Gourley's One Hot Ticket, JH "Rio" What stands out?? It’s not the owner’s choice to crop it. Color: fawn, tan, shades of brown or deep pink. Little Girl's white is clear--there is no roaning; however, you will notice SOME ticking--which is desirable. See how she has the orange and white hairs speckled together there, too. Roan dogs also tend to have the heavily freckled legs. Saved by Elena Galabova. Some people may call the colors by other names, such as "chestnut," "brown" or even "chocolate" if the orange appears closer to red. First of all...RELAX...if it makes you feel any better, all in all, it doesn't matter what is on the dog's registration papers as far as White & Color or Color & White goes. The first written and verifiable record of Brittanys comes from a hunting description written by Reverend Davies in 1850. This dog has classic Tri-colored markings on her face. Photo from: American Brittany Rescue. They both top at 20 inches(52 cm) at the shoulder. Provided that both parties agree that a Brittany puppy is a good fit, the next step is to reserve a puppy by placing a non- refundable deposit. Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. Though spaniel-sized (average 30 to 45 lbs. A two-tone or butterfly nose should be penalized. ~ by G. Coats ~, BISS CH. These health issues are hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and hypothyroidism, which is caused by an abnormally low level of the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Black, tan, brown (a richer red-brown many refer to as chestnut), liver and white are all in the Epagneul Breton palette. The Brittany stands between 17 and 20 inches and weighs 30 to 40 pounds (13 to 18 kilograms). However, some breeders consider these "differences" to be unsound generalizations and that American standards should be updated to reflect the breed's standard in its country of origin; i.e. "Rose" Owned by Al Ashton; Reno, Nevada. Dr. Carla Simon Hunter's Heart Brittanys Reg'd Calgary, Alberta, Canada webmaster@HuntersHeart.com (403) 813-9831. Their weight ranges between30 – 40 pounds(14 – 18 kg). Brittany Spaniel LED Sensor Color Changing Night Light. There are many good color genetics links on the web. Some ticking is desirable. Even though this breed sheds minimally, you need to comb your pet regularly to prevent tangling and to maintain the silkiness of the coat. A dog that is nearly solid in color but has JUST white feet, or JUST a white blaze...is NOT a Parti-color. This dog doesn't have classic tri-color markings. The perfect gift for the Brittany Spaniel owner Brittanys are smaller than setters but leggier than spaniels, standing about 20 inches at the shoulder. Cut Out. Owned by: GO North Brittanys. A tri-color is a liver and white dog with classic orange markings on eyebrows, muzzle and cheeks, inside the ears and under the tail, freckles on the lower legs are orange. Under markings, there is also a choice for spotted...I do NOT know if I've ever seen a spotted Brittany. So let's go back and look at the difference between White & Orange and Orange & White and then, of course, White & Liver and Liver & White. Dogs that have what I think of as sub-ticking--ticking that seems to be close to the skin--the dots almost show through the white part of the dog. One specificly to (French) Brittanys (with all possible colors accounted for) is: (Published in American Brittany Magazine, November 2001, pages 16-19) Black is a disqualification. A tri-color is a liver and white dog with classic orange markings on eyebrows, muzzle and cheeks, inside the ears and under the tail, freckles on the lower legs are orange. Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. Brittany Spaniel, a class gun-dog or hunting dog mainly bred for hunting birds is every hunter’s best friend. Refine Search #116858573 - Brittany spaniel on a white background. A tri-color is a liver and white dog with classic orange markings on eyebrows, muzzle and cheeks, inside the ears and under the tail, freckles on the lower legs are orange. A properly constructed and healthy Brittany maintains a weight between 30–45 pounds (14–20 kg), depending upon height.[3]. Coat colour in the pigmented areas is determined by the other genes. Owned by: Warbonnet Brittanys. Images of a very similar dog can be found on 17th century paintings and tapestries. Stud Service and Brittany puppies on occasion. pointing and retrieving. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. Although it is often referred to as the Brittany Spaniel, the breed's working characteristics are more akin to those of a pointer or setter than a spaniel. Ancestry. Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. The double coat of the Brittany is dense, and either flat or wavy. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Owned by: Rainbow Bridge Brittanys, CH Over Under Nevenes Showtime JH "Jazz" Ginny is Roan. The coat is available in quite a lot of colors, together with orange and white, liver and white, black and white, liver tricolor, and black tricolor. This photo shows all possible colors born in ONE litter of French Brittanys (Epagneul Breton). The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Vector. Some ticking (small remote areas of black hairs on a white background) is often seen and fascinating. A tri-color is a liver and white dog with classic orange markings on eyebrows, muzzle and cheeks, inside the ears and under the tail, freckles on the lower legs are orange. Can you guess which dogs are Roans??? Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. Some animals will be over-active or hyper-sensitive, but these problems are almost invariably due to lack of exercise and training, and are not characteristics of well cared-for dogs.[5]. Notice, again how this dog has liver patches rather than a main area of liver. Owned by: Bill & Kip Tate. Their physicality is described as a … Big Al has the classic Tri-colored markings on his face. It's NOT the AMOUNT of roaning that makes them a roan...it's the fact that they have colored and white hairs growing together in the same area--not in patterns of patches or dots (as with ticking). Dancer is a heavily-marked liver roan. TEK-FNH Almond Extrordinaire "Whitney" The breed is generally healthy; there are only a few genetic health issues they are prone to. This breed is naturally born with a docked tail. Lastly, let's look at disqualification colors: This shows both sides of Oneida. 3” wide x 3” high. America recognized the Brittany in 1931 and the breed was approved by the American Kennel Club in 1934. Owned by: Flyin' High Brittanys. The Brittany originated in France and is the only pointing spaniel. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. Their nose is large with wide nostrils. (the fine mixing of colored hairs with white hairs). The Brittany Spaniel Club of North America was established in 1936 and became a member of the AKC that same year. Although it was originally named a Spaniel, it’s simply called a Brittany now because of its hunting style, which resembles a pointer. [8] Brittanys have no undercoat and need minimal grooming or bathing. Black is a disqualification. This dog is heavily ticked, but look at his legs and face compared to the Roan examples above. Just look at the dog's body. There are more Dual (field and show) Champion American Brittanys than all other Sporting breeds combined. Since then, many breeders took the name ‘Brittany’ as a short form for American Brittany, while the French Brittany, which was bred solely in France, became more famous as the ‘Epagneul Breton’ in its country.These dogs were out and out gun dogs in … The coat is designed not to absorb or hold water or dirt. Is it more white on one side and more colored on the other?? The breed was introduced into America in the early 1930's. Therefore I say it both ways. Other photos of her didn't look as washed out, and keep in mind that she is a "senior" dog...at 9 years old, but I wanted to show a photo of a washed out looking Brittany. She doesn't have the amount of ticking on the legs and her face isn't marked with the liver/white speckled hairs like the roans above. Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~, If you have a ROAN...is it a Liver Roan or an Orange Roan? She believes in keeping the Brittany a dual dog and firmly believes in responsible breeding including health testing!! French Brittanys can be registered with AKC; therefore, there are (Alternate) choices for the dogs with black coloration. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. The History of Brittany Roan Brittany Spaniel takes his identity from the realm of France, the place he was created. Brittanys come in several different colors such as orange and white, liver and white and tri color. Serious Faults: Tight nostrils. Three B's Idida Rondy Moon "Ginny" AKC only has a place to register the dog as a Liver/Orange/White dog. "Big Al" Let's first look at parti-color / piebald pattern: Purpose. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Mar 30, 2020 - Explore Denise Lynne's board "Brittany Spaniel Art", followed by 427 people on Pinterest. the fine mixing of colored hairs with white hairs. Some roan Brittany Spaniels have tricolor coats, however, that’s not a popular sample. Known ancestry of the American Brittany goes the mid-19th century in the French province by the same name, the American Brittany, derived from its European ancestries is the smallest of the versatile gun dogs. Epilepsy is also found. Dogs that have what I think of as super-ticking--thicking which is close to the outter hairs--the dots look like the rest of the colored part of the dog. Usually white and orange in color, the breed’s short, easy to maintain coat makes it a dream to groom. Photo from: American Brittany Rescue. Black is a disqualification. Here are the universally accepted colors that Brittanys come in: The name "Brittany" is taken from the Brittany region in northwestern France where the dog originated. The breed is generally more sensitive to correction than other hunters, and harsh corrections are often unnecessary. Do not include these words. Did you know that male and female French Brittany Dogs are about the same size? Look at the ticking on Misty and compare it to the Roans above. Click on the link below and look at the pictures. These unique qualities have given the Brittany more Dual Champions than any other AKC Sporting Breed, a landmark reached with the 500th in 2006. Conveniently-sized, athletic, and agile, the Brittany loves being with you in the Great Outdoors. Liver Roan     Code 126 or Orange Roan     Code 136. Brittanys come in several different colors such as orange and white, liver and white and tri color. Easy to see the amount of orange is greater than the amount of white. Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. KB'S Shadow-Dancer "Dancer" Compare Brittany and English Springer Spaniel and {name3}. These puppies also all happen to be Roan. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. History of the American Brittany. Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. Brittanys were developed in Brittany, a province in northwest France, between the 17th and 19th centuries, becoming officially recognized early in the 20th. Notice how this dog appears to be wearing a blanket of orange. Health Awareness. However, it's important to register Roans and Tri-colors correctly. Originally called Brittany Spaniels, the dog breed has more in common with pointer and retriever breeds than it does with spaniels. The orange allele (e) is recessive to the no orange allele (E). I hope you've enjoyed my Colors Page. Washed out colors are not desirable. The disagreement stems from the breed's hunting style being more like a pointer or setter than a spaniel, and yet his appearance resembles a spaniel. And spots are larger than ticks, so it wouldn't be a ticked dog, either. This is a correct marking for a Tri-colored Brittany. Select from premium Brittany Spaniel of the highest quality. A black nose is a disqualification. [2] . Just email me at: elainebartlett@yahoo.com. How do you know what color to mark down for your Brittany??? Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. When seeking Brittany puppies for hunting, your best bet is to find a puppy from a breeder who is an avid hunter.
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