Through our training and raising puppies we often have started dogs for sale. French brittanys are natural hunters and this should not be curbed in the early days of training. French brittany due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The book on them is they are the clowns of the sporting dog world, and its true. French brittany spaniel puppies for sale by french brittany spaniel breeders, trainers and kennels connecting buyers and breeders with hunting dog classified ads for selling bird dog puppies, started and finished gun dogs for sale. Brittanys in europe and canada they still are brittany spaniels, but in the united states we. Brittanys were developed in brittany, a province in northwest france, between the 17th and 19th centuries, becoming officially recognized early in the 20th. The dog was little known outside of france and neighboring countries until it was introduced in the canadian providence of quebec in the 1970s. Shop our wide selection of dog training books, featuring books on everything from training retrievers, pointing dogs, flushing and upland dogs, hounds, hunting and shooting books, obedience books, and more. We chose to work with corn country bretons after seeing randy and vickis dogs in their home as well as in the field.
So, twenty years after, another historian writes again a new book about the epagneul breton, or brittany. He works in the same manner as a pointer but without the range. This training guide is a truly informative and unique book, full of reliable and tested information written for the admirers of this wonderful breed. It is an easytoread french brittany spaniel training guide french brittany spaniel training includes. The brittanys size and trainability make them great for any owner as well as in families with children. French brittany spaniel puppies for sale by french. Bois du soleil on hunting springs farm is a small family run kennel whos primary mission is to enjoy our passion of upland bird hunting with bird dogs since 2003 with epagnuel bretons.
How to train a brittany spaniel dog training services. Gun dog training firecracker french brittanys, perkasie, pa. We are new to brays island and this was rubys first competition. A short history of the french brittany according to legend in france, and eventually several other european countries more than a century ago, the french brittany was originally developed by working class hunters who wanted a dog that could be used to poach small game on the estates of upper class aristocracy, john mooney says. French brittanys are the original brittany spaniel, the epagneul breton, a close working bird dog, calm yet energetic, with a fantastic nose and uncanny bird sense. The other dogs are highly trained and have impressive pedigrees. The french brittany spaniel is quick and fiercely intelligent, a combination of sweet disposition and reckless courage. Epagneul breton french brittany spaniel, brittany spaniel dogs, hunting dogs.
Brittanys for adoption brit brittany rescue in texas, inc. Brittanys were developed in brittany, a province in northwest france. Our brittany is super submissive and gets along great with all dogs. The orange allele e is recessive to the no orange allele e. Dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. She was trained originally at your kennel and has hunted with tom extensively every year. We are seasoned recreational and gun dog owners, but this is our first experience with a brittany and with a puppy we intend to send to formal training as a gun dog. In brittany, the e locus controls the presence or absence of the orange coat colour. Both are excellent upland bird hunting dogs, and the typical temperament is goodnatured and outgoing. In 1902 the first brittany spaniel, named myrrha damorique competed in a field trial labeled and identified in a class of french spaniels.
French brittany spaniel dog breed information and pictures. Hammond and hammond, training and hunting the brittany spaniel,english. From corrective training, first hand advice and even some tips. The brittany spaniel, thought to be a cross between the english setter and small french spaniels, looks somewhat like a small setter or large cocker. Training brittany spaniels brittany training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. Molly was easy to potty train, but the harsh michigan winter made training difficult for maddie. Brittany spaniel training dog training with the no brainer dog trainer. Epagneul breton, french brittany spaniel, labrador retriever.
To properly groom a french brittany spaniel, youll need to brush its coat 23 times a week due to its density its not considered a hypoallergenic dog as it sheds throughout the year the life expectancy of a french brittany is 14 15 years as this breed loves to chase, it requires consistent leash training from a young age. We are bringing home our first brittany spaniel in the end of january. Many breeders differentiate between the american brittany and the french brittany breeds of hunting dog. The french brittany is similar to the american brittany, but has many unique qualities. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Brittany was originally bred as a hunting dog and noted for being easy to train. We usually have deposits on most of our puppies before birth and take them based on sex. Although it is often referred to as a spaniel, the breeds working characteristics are more akin to those of a pointer or setter. Located in southeastern, pa, ffb specializes in training the french brittany spaniel for the foot. You see my dad who i adore had to go into a nursing home so brit promised to help me. See more ideas about french brittany spaniel, brittany spaniel and french brittany. Free hunting dog classifieds for the upland bird hunter and wetland waterfowl hunter. He has been known since the mid19th century in the french province of brittany and is regarded as the smallest of the gun dogs.
The brittany spaniel is a canine breed that belongs to the sporting group. At some point in your dogs life, it may run off after. A booklist of interest to brittany owners brittany club of great britain. Thats when i realized there wasnt a mob of canines, just three extremely energetic epagneul bretons stilled by the enticing scent filling their nostrils. Brittany training guide brittany training book includes. Because this history is based on old books, or more recent books from french or other nationalities. Brittany spaniel training dog training with the no brainer dog trainer we make it that easy how to easily train your brittany spaniel paul pearce.
French brittany spaniel tricks, socializing, housetraining, agility, obedience, behavioral training and more. This american brittany film takes us on a journey through training, testing, and hunting. Brittany training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books. If i was considering a brittany spaniel, i would be most concerned about. My experience with my 3 year old brittany, pros they are super smart and easy to train. A french brittany spaniel gun dog on point while training at autumn breeze kennel.
Training and hunting the brittany spaniel by ralph b. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. We will list available dogs when possible, but started dogs usually dont last long, so give us a call or email us to let us know what. Videos of upland hunting, youtube, harpoles heartland lodge. Find puppies for sale, started dogs for sale and finished dogs from all sorts of different pointing breeds, retrieving breeds and flushing breeds list your kennel with us and advertise that you are a breeder, trainer or handler. All about the dogs an american brittany story project.
This energetic and familyfriendly dog needs a lot of room to roam. This book includes general information on the epagneul breton, some history on. This includes having the best dogs from some of the best french bloodlines of epagneul bretons french brittanys. The e locus has two alleles, each allele can be either. Brittany spaniel book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. French brittany spaniel tricks training french brittany. They were originally called the brittany spaniel, but in the early 80s, the spaniel was removed and were referred to as the american brittany.
See more ideas about brittany spaniel, dogs and brittany spaniel puppies. We decided on a french brittany after research based on reading books, perusing various web sites and also seeing the french brittany gun dog association national trials in muscatine, ia in 2009. And, in all these old books, there were some wrong facts. The earliest brittany spaniels can be traced back to the 1500s in europe with the. Pouchain, gaston, lepagneul breton,french considered the book by many. French brittany with amazing obediencebest dog trainers in ny duration. We occasionally have wellbred brittany puppies available from proven lines of field trial winners and outstanding hunting dogs. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. Popular with royalty during the middle ages, it nearly became extinct by the turn of the 20th century but was saved by the efforts of father fournier, a french priest. She will have one of the best homes i could have possibly wished for. Buy training and hunting the brittany spaniel by ralph b hammond online at alibris. Brittany spaniel temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of 15 dog books. The french spaniel epagneul francais the french spaniel is a very old breed with documentation of the breed back to the 14th century where it was used for net hunting and falconry.
Brittanys hideaway kennels bird dog training colorado. Indepth with the french brittany the swarm of dogs buzzed and bounced along the edges and deep into the thicket of a dry creekbed until they froze, lined up as if for inspection. Sur le delavan kennel french brittanys for sale puppies. The first french breed recognition was in 1907, but it wasnt until 1934, the year i was. Susanna love, who breeds brittanys with her husband, pro trainer ronnie smith, explains. Gun dog training firecracker french brittanys home. The french brittany spaniel information on the french brittany spaniel a hunting dog breed trained at autumn breeze kennel. The brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting.
Find great deals on ebay for brittany spaniel book. Read the best books on training labrador retrievers, bird dogs, flushingupland dogs, and more. French brittany spaniel activities french brittany. Color history lescarbot kennels llc french brittany. Sur le delavan kennel is a small family own kennel in central illinois that has french brittany puppies, started, and finished dogs and offers pointing dog training.
The brittany is a firstrate hunters and just lives to make you happy. If the litter doesnt produce the colorsex you want your. Training and hunting the brittany spaniel hardcover february 1, 1971 by ralph b. It was developed in france and canada as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century. French brittany spaniel training guide french brittany. It is an excellent fowl hunter that specializes as a pointer or setter but also retrieves birds as well. Molly the french brittany spaniel resting on the couch with her toy. This book includes general information on the epagneul breton, some history on the breed, an indepth study of the breed standard, puppy advice, how to start your pup, how to begin your pups field training and progress into formal field training, hunting your french brittany, safety in the field and at home, lots of pictures of wonderful epagneul bretons and a spattering of poetry. The american kennel club calls this breed a brittany, while in other countries its called brittany spaniel. Advertise services like guided hunts, hunting preserve, game birds.
My understanding is that the french brittanys have the black color gene. The main differences between the french brittany and the american brittany lie in conformation, temperament and style of hunting. Here i am, all of a sudden in the market for another perfect forever home. Below you will find many books specific to the brittany. They make a great hiking partner, as he loves going off trail but always checks in.
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