Synopsis "The brittany spaniel: the brittany spaniel (in English)"
Very affectionate, balanced, gentle, sensitive, franc, this is a good house companion. But bear in mind that this is an energetic dog that needs activity. Passionate, full of vitality and energy, he is a great hunting dog. He is sociable towards his peers, he is a good friend to other dogs of other breeds. The Brittany spaniel learns fast, but he can be extremely stubborn. He will ignore your rules if you don't impose yourself as a leader. This little dog hides a feisty personality. The Brittany spaniel has a lot of ticks; he can be cuddly, sometimes malicious, he is very intelligent. He likes long hunting journeys as well as moments of idleness at home. However, for his balance, he needs both. He will make any hunter happy thanks to his eagerness when looking for a prey. He is an excellent flushing dog, but he won't hesitate to poach private lands. He will be extremely happy if he finds himself in a sports family that likes outdoor activities and journeys. He will accept a calmer family, but you can't forget the long Sunday walk, or else he'll be miserable. The Brittany spaniel is very sociable, he will adapt to every situation, but do not forget that re prefers big spaces. Of course, he will accept the confinement of an apartment and he will remain affectionate and happy, but he will be missing something, and you will sometimes see it in his eyes. Therefore, if you live in an apartment or in a house without a garden, you have to walk him out frequently. The Brittany spaniel can stop extremely quickly. He is the king of woodcock hunting. This is also a great retrieving and flushing dog. Genetically speaking, this is an athlete dog; he is naturally disposed to hunting. Do not let him loose in the countryside - unless you are a hunter, obviously - and use a long handle harness. He has excellent flair, you can work on this innate quality. Do not yell at him: he is very emotional. You have to educate him gently and firmly. His education is very easy because he loves flattery. He has a flaw that you will need to address quickly: he doesn't tolerate solitude and can be destructive in case of prolonged absences. If you scold him when you get home, he will develop susceptibility. You have to teach him to stay alone progressively since a young age to spare him long moments of anxiety.
