He described hunting with small "bobtailed" dogs who pointed and were excellent retrievers. Elaine Bartlett is a breeder/owner/handler of her American Brittanys. What if you breed a Roan that wasn't registered correctly as a Roan; how does it look to have roan puppies from, what looks like on paper, is a non-roan breeding?? Washed out colors are not desirable. "Andy" Color: fawn, tan, shades of brown or deep pink. This dog is heavily ticked, but look at his legs and face compared to the Roan examples above. A French Brittany’s coat always comes in at least two colors, sometimes even tri-colored. Usually white and orange in color, the breed’s short, easy to maintain coat makes it a dream to groom. 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. This dog has classic Tri-colored markings on her face. Notice how she has orange patches rather than one main large orange area. Brittanys come in several different colors such as orange and white, liver and white and tri color. What stands out?? "Mitch" AKC only has a place to register the dog as a Liver/Orange/White dog. 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. Liver & White -- Orange & White -- Black & White -- Black Tri -- Liver Tri Little Girl's white is clear--there is no roaning; however, you will notice SOME ticking--which is desirable. Tri-colored Brittany Spaniels are accepted but not preferred. Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Notice, again how this dog has liver patches rather than a main area of liver. CH Warbonnet's Wild Wild West "Jesse" Although generally recognized as subsets of the same breed, there are recognizable differences between the two. Others call it a three colored Brittany. The Brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting.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.Brittanys were developed in Brittany, a province in northwest France, between the 17th and 19th centuries, becoming officially recognized early in the 20th. The Brittany is named for the French Province in which they were originally developed. Did you know that male and female French Brittany Dogs are about the same size? The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Ancestry. 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. Photo from: American Brittany Rescue. FCI Group The French dog is smaller and the dog with black spots is accepted. Photo from: American Brittany Rescue. Brittany Spaniel Brittany Wiegref Epagneul Breton French Brittany Colors Available: lack or liver (dark brown) with white markings or predominantly white with black or liver markings Tricolor 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. Is it more white on one side and more colored on the other?? Owned by: Flyin' High Brittanys. The coat is designed not to absorb or hold water or dirt. Please fill free to contact : Bob Clayton 206-852-8332 - bobclayton2003@yahoo.com - Auburn Wa. Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. There should be a good amount of white. Some ticking is desirable. Black, tan, brown (a richer red-brown many refer to as chestnut), liver and white are all in the Epagneul Breton palette. Even though this breed sheds minimally, you need to comb your pet regularly to prevent tangling and to maintain the silkiness of the coat. 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. Saved by Elena Galabova. The breed was introduced into America in the early 1930's. FC Choc Talk's Diamond "Diamond" CH Three B's Oneida Sundset CGC "Oneida" I think often the liver Britts will have much darker iris color than the amber/gold of the orange Britts, but not necessarily do the eyes always follow the other-than-white coat colors. Is the dog mostly white?? Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. How do you know?? This photo makes Rose looked washed out. Can you guess which dogs are Roans??? 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. Some ticking is desirable. When seeking Brittany puppies for hunting, your best bet is to find a puppy from a breeder who is an avid hunter. (August 2, 1991-March 1, 2006) (July 5, 1992-January 14, 2002) 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. Black is a disqualification. Some Brittanys may have a dark brown coat, which is rare. French Brittanys can be registered with AKC; therefore, there are (Alternate) choices for the dogs with black coloration. Their physicality is described as a … 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. The Brittany is a tireless and agile hunter, and a sweet and loyal family companion, ready to play, protect, or just run all day long. COLOR or WHITE?? The USA (AKC) and Canada (CKC) do not recognize black. 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. Their heads are of average size with floppy ears, expressions usually of intelligence, vigour, and alertness, and gait elastic, long, and free. TEK-FNH Almond Extrordinaire "Whitney" 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]. Born: 1979 Little Girl Dogg "Little Girl" In Brittany, the E locus controls the presence or absence of the Orange coat colour. Brittany Breed Standard Colors. Owned by: Herb Rea. S which is Standard and A which is Alternate. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~, If you have a ROAN...is it a Liver Roan or an Orange Roan? Thank you for considering Hunter's Heart Brittany Spaniels. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. Can you see the that ticking on the lower part of his legs is orange? 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. Owned by: Wind Mountain Kennels. Brittany Spaniels usually have a very high prey drive and they are a very busy breed that is highly motivated by scents. The Brittany Spaniel Club of North America was established in 1936 and became a member of the AKC that same year. 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. Brittany Spaniel has a life expectancy of 12-14 years and usually lives a long healthy life. Three B's Idida Rondy Moon "Ginny" Anything exceeding the limits of these markings shall be severely penalized. Owned by: G Bagshaw. Brittanys are smaller than setters but leggier than spaniels, standing about 20 inches at the shoulder. 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. A Brittany dog can have one of the following probabilities at E locus: e / e: The coat colour will be Orange in the pigmented areas. 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. Washed out colors are not desirable. 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. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. How do you know what color to mark down for your Brittany??? Washed out colors are not desirable. History of the American Brittany. Compare Brittany and English Springer Spaniel and {name3}. 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. 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. Brittanys are medium-sized dogs, with American lines (17.5–20.5 inches (44–52 cm) at the withers according to an AKC standard adopted in 1990[2]) tending to be larger and have a blockier head than French (17–20.5 inches (43–52 cm)), and females at the lower end. A Brittany dog can have one of the following probabilities at E … In the U.S., the AKC registers the "American Brittany." There are many good color genetics links on the web. Bred by: Grady Brown. 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 black nose is a disqualification. Washed out colors are not desirable. 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 would be different from the piebald pattern which is patches--NOT SPOTS. 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. Some ticking is desirable. Well-opened nostrils allow for good breathing and scenting. Black is a disqualification. If shown in the AKC ring, Uttal would be disqualified. In the 1920s, this breed began to be imported to North America.In 1934, they were recognized by the AKC in the name Brittany Spaniel, which was further s… This dog would be disqualified in the AKC show ring. Big Al has the classic Tri-colored markings on his face. These puppies also all happen to be Roan. 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The main question is what is the difference between White & Orange and Orange & White and then, of course, White & Liver and Liver & White. However, it's important to register Roans and Tri-colors correctly. One specificly to (French) Brittanys (with all possible colors accounted for) is: (Published in American Brittany Magazine, November 2001, pages 16-19) Some ticking is desirable. Click on the link below and look at the pictures. French Britts average around 30-35 pounds, and come in a wider variety of colors and markings than their American cousins. Many breeders differentiate between "American" Brittanys and "French"-style dogs. Customize your brittany spaniel … There isn't even a Tri-colored. 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. CH Three B's Orion of Wind Mtn, JH "Orion" Some ticking (small remote areas of black hairs on a white background) is often seen and fascinating. The Brittany breed developed from the English Setters and the small local Spaniel breeds back in the 1800s, in France’s Brittany province (from which it gets its name).They excelled as a highly obedient pointer, retriever, and a gundog, which made them a favorite to the local hunter. Orion's white is clear--there is no roaning. "Catja vom Junkenhof of Tressalier"