Are Brittany spaniels easy to train?
The Brittany is an intelligent breed, easy to train and very sociable. They are generally good with other pets and pleasant with visitors in the home. Brittanys love people and will be happiest when they are allowed to be in the house with their family.
How hard is it to train a Brittany?
Brittany Spaniels are extremely intelligent and have an endless supply of energy. They are also loyal to the nth degree, and have an amazing gentleness with children. They are very easy to train because they want to please their master. It will take patients because of their energy.
Do Brittany Spaniels make good house dogs?
Brittanys make great family dogs…for the right family. With their joie de vivre and attachment to their people, Brittanys can make wonderful pets. Given enough exercise, they’re doting, patient, and gentle in the home.
Do Brittany’s point or flush?
They do make excellent upland bird dogs, but are not flushers. The pointing/setter family of dogs (of which the Brittany is a part) are generally trained to hold their point while the hunter walks forward to flush and takes his shot, then to retrieve the fallen or wounded birds once released.
How often should I bathe my Brittany?
A Brittany Spaniel should be groomed every 4 – 6 weeks. Cockers are a sporting breed and are bred to flush game in the field and may need to be bathed as often as weekly or bi-weekly to keep them in good shape.
Are Brittany dogs cuddly?
The Brittany spaniel is a highly affectionate and gentle breed that enjoys spending time with its owners. It is a light-shedding breed, so cuddling up does not leave too much dog hair on clothes.
How do you discipline a Brittany?
Walk your dog at least once every day. It’s mentally and physically stimulating. Take your dog through a positive-reinforcement obedience class, or any positive training class like agility or tricks. Practice a few of your commands every day to make your dog’s mind work.
Do Brittany spaniels chew a lot?
Chewing is natural. Brittanys are curious canines. Brittanys use their mouths a lot like we humans use our hands. They’re not tasting your shoes, they’re feeling them.
Can Brittany spaniels be aggressive?
Brittanys, like most dogs, have their own personalities and quirks. Some Brittanys will be dominant and aggressive to other dogs. Some Brittanys will stalk and kill cats. However, a majority of rescue Brittanys are good with cats and other dogs.
What is the best pointing dog?
The Best Pointer Dogs
- Italian Spinone.
- Small Munsterlander.
- Irish Red and White Setter.
- Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
- Weimaraner.
- Pudelpointer.
- German Longhaired Pointer. Highlights: Versatile, Family-friendly, Docile.
- German Wirehaired Pointer. Highlights: Loving, Enthusiastic, Motivated.