Oct 26, 2015 there are two types of brittany spaniel. 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. Oct 08, 2012 french brittany puppies and started puppies for sale. The french brittany is a bit smaller and cobbier in shape the proper gait of the french brittany is a bit more like a rocking horse movement bit is very quick yes they generally are a more companion closer type hunting dogthey can scoot a boot working the field in front of you they have a darker pigment around the eyes skin nose and pads. French bulldog training how to train your pup porkypaws. Gun dog magazine described them as drama queens in training, as they tend to overreact and to have emotional outbursts when a behavior is required of them.
Thats when i realized there wasnt a mob of canines, just three extremely energetic epagneul bretons stilled by the enticing scent filling their nostrils. French brittany epagneul breton training with the west. Sep 23, 2010 in france, the french brittany has been bred for over 100 years as a gun dog genetically programmed to hunt every kind of upland gamebird in the field or woods, as well as ducks and geese on land and in water, bruce mooney had assured me in a phone conversation last august. I have read a few articles on dog training in general but non specific to a brittany. Because the brittany is a hunting and gun dog there are some specifics to training them for this purpose. If the litter doesnt produce the colorsex you want your. The ubiquitous brittany is popular for good reason. I just wanted to tell you how much i enjoyed reading your book on the french brittany. I think there are a lot of good training books out there and very few of them are breed specific. Brittany training guide brittany training book includes. Keeping that package in mind, bartells refers to french brittanys as outofthebox dogs. We are bringing home our first brittany spaniel in the end of january.
Brittany, brittany books if you cant find the book you are looking for below just click the link below for the complete list of brittany, brittany books. Although i have found a lot of info on the breed, i have not been able to find a guide on how to train these dogs. We specialize in breeding and selling top quality french brittany spaniels epagneul breton. We offer businesses a chance to advertise on the largest hunting dog audience on the internet. The french brittany spaniel is quick and fiercely intelligent, a combination of sweet disposition and reckless courage. Brittany dogs earned their name because they were developed in the brittany province of france between the 17th and 19th centuries. Start with a wellbred dog, and what it becomes will be largely a product of its environment. Susanna love, who breeds brittanys with her husband, pro trainer ronnie smith, explains. Ronnie smith kennels has been producing top notch bird dogs since 1956. Next spring i will be in the market for a brittany puppy and i am looking for contact info for both smaller american brittanys and french brittany breeders. She was trained originally at your kennel and has hunted with tom extensively every year. Brittany spaniel temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of 15 dog books.
As well as if any of you have gotten any books that were helpful to training. French bulldog training do you ever wonder why your french bulldog doesnt listen to you. Training your dog to focus on you is easier than you might think. Argue, derry, pointers and setters,english some very sound training ideas. Read the best books on training labrador retrievers, bird dogs, flushingupland dogs, and more. My understanding is that the french brittanys have the black color gene. These friendly little dogs hunt more like a setter due to their pointing ability, and are higher on their legs than other spaniels. And, in all these old books, there were some wrong facts. At some point in your dogs life, it may run off after.
Dogs and puppies learn by association, the better structure they have around them the better your training success will be. I have many books on bird dogs and training but one really stands out and was the first one i read many years ago. As this breed loves to chase, it requires consistent leash training from a young age. Buy training and hunting the brittany spaniel by ralph b hammond online at alibris. Oct 26, 2015 the brittany spaniel is one of the most popular bird dogs bred, but there are specific characteristics professional breeders look for in the gun dogs to ensure healthy, standardmeeting pups. In temperament, the brittany is friendly and eager to please. Bullet, a 10yearold brittany coowned by julie harris of hermon and john short sr.
I got my first hunting dog from my mom and dad on my 16th birthday and i am now 63 so ive had some wonderful bird dogs over the years and many memorable hunting trips. Youngs french brittanys french brittany bird dogs about us. This breed responds best to love and they are eager to please so any training that is harsh or domineering is counter productive. We usually have deposits on most of our puppies before birth and take them based on sex. Small brittany and french britt breeder contact info. It has strong, vigorous, and energetic movement and is not clumsy. 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. They need extensive exercise and do best with an active outdoor person or. I am wondering if any of you have any helpful info. The brittany spaniel is a canine breed that belongs to the sporting group. This dog loves children, the company of others even strangers, and makes for an excellent hunter. French brittany due to covid19, orders may be delayed.
Advertising with us is a fraction of the cost normally associated with traditional advertising. 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 brittanys obedience training should be motivational and gentle. To properly groom a french brittany spaniel, youll need to brush its coat 23 times a week due to its density. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. Rsk has recently relocated to the rolling hills of northern osage county, oklahoma and offers a state of the art facility and ideal training grounds. Sur le delavan kennel french brittanys for sale puppies. French bulldogs are dogs after all and they must know that youre. Videos of upland hunting, youtube, harpoles heartland lodge. Its not considered a hypoallergenic dog as it sheds throughout the year. The life expectancy of a french brittany is 14 15 years.
The brittany s obedience training should be motivational and gentle. By that i mean with very little training and a lot of exposure to birds, you can have a dog that you will thoroughly enjoy. They also hunt closer than the american brittany and the english pointers. Learn french in brest brest is an ideal location for anyone wanting to learn french, as the city is still relatively untouched by tourism and students have plenty of opportunity to practice their language skills while enjoying the cuisine and beautiful scenery that brittany is so famous for. French brittanys are natural hunters and this should not be curbed in the early days of training. French dogs also can be black and white or tricolor, while american brits are usually orange and white or liver and white. Fondly refered to as rsk, the kennels is home of the bird dog training duo ronnie smith and susanna love. Brittanys were developed in brittany, a province in northwest france, between the 17th and 19th centuries, becoming officially recognized early in the 20th. There are also a few training areas specifically for waterfowl retrieval that are set with several different kinds of ponds that can help introduce your dog to as many. Better freshen up your french vocabulary, because its time to meet the french brittany. Im will be looking for a close working britt on the smaller side and a little more laid. 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.
Color history lescarbot kennels llc french brittany. The main differences between the french brittany and the american brittany lie in conformation, temperament and style of hunting. Jan 30, 2015 the brittany spaniel is a canine breed that belongs to the sporting group. Plum creek kennels, breeding gun dogs for the foot hunter. This includes having the best dogs from some of the best french bloodlines of epagneul bretons french brittanys.
If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. It is an excellent fowl hunter that specializes as a pointer or setter but also retrieves birds as well. A pointing breed that was designed to become a versatile gundog, the brittany was adept at both pointing and retrieving, which made these dogs wellsuited to. Sep 29, 2017 this american brittany film takes us on a journey through training, testing, and hunting. The french brittany is a small to average size dog, usually measuring approximately 17 12 to 20 12 inches in height at the shoulder. So, twenty years after, another historian writes again a new book about the epagneul breton, or brittany. The brittany dog typically has an unmistakable orange and white coat and a strong preydrive that doesnt do well around small pets. Nov 20, 2010 next spring i will be in the market for a brittany puppy and i am looking for contact info for both smaller american brittanys and french brittany breeders. The weight of a french brittany ranges from 30 to 40 pounds. How to train a brittany spaniel dog training services. The american brittany is typically larger than the french brittany 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. Cebus is the official club for ukc sponsored field and specialty events for the epagneul breton breed, also known as the french brittany. 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.
French brittany spaniel tricks training french brittany. Pouchain, gaston, lepagneul breton,french considered the book by many. From corrective training, first hand advice and even some tips. That said the site below has a few brittany specific books as well as one called training with mo that have something to offer. The brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting. 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. French brittany spaniel dog breed information and pictures. French brittany spaniel training, diet, socializing, care, grooming, breeding and more forsyth, liam on. Due to the french brittanys long legs and light build, this dog is agile and fast. 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. We got our first french brittany about fourteen years ago and the number has grown a lot since then. French brittany spaniel guide french brittany spaniel guide includes. French brittanys are enthusiastic, active bird dogs.
The french brittany can have black in its coat and usually has black pigment in its nose, lips, and pads. If i was considering a brittany spaniel, i would be most concerned about. Brittany, brittany books, brittany, brittany training books. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Below you will find many books specific to the brittany. The french brittany is similar to the american brittany, but has many unique qualities. It is very active indoors and will do best with acreage. Also called french brittany spaniels, these athletic sporting dogs are. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your brittany spaniel to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy. She will have one of the best homes i could have possibly wished for. French brittany spaniel puppies for sale by french. The brittany is not recommended for apartment life.
The american kennel club describes a brittany as a mediumsized, leggy dog with agility. These are smaller gun dogs that often weigh in the 30 to 40 pound range. We prefer to train with soft touch and gentle reminders that bring out the best in your hunting companion, using the methods developed and made famous by the legendary bill west and bill gibbons. You train all the pointing breeds in about the same way making allowances for individual characteristics of your dog. See more ideas about french brittany spaniel, brittany spaniel and french brittany. Ronnie smith kennels bird dog training, training seminars. Although it is often referred to as a spaniel, the breeds working characteristics are more akin to those of a pointer or setter.
Dogs produced by lescarbot kennels llc french brittany. Guide books to brittany in france you will find a lot of free information on this website about brittany in france but despite the richness of the online world, nothing can replace a good travel guide book that you can take everywhere with you without worrying where the next wifi point is. Our programs concentrate on gun dog training for hunting as well as training for field trials sponsored by navhda, akc, ukc, and nstra. At this age we are working on establishing a routine, take puppy out often, every 2 hours at first and praise when they relieve themselves. 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. Mar 05, 20 i think there are a lot of good training books out there and very few of them are breed specific.
Dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. Training and hunting the brittany spaniel by ralph. From forum searches i know about autens, spiced rum, great lakes epagneul bretons, and center ridge. They were officially recognized as a breed in 1907. This is a common question that many firsttime french bulldog owners seem to ask themselves when they first begin french bulldog training. We were first introduced to the french brittany or epagneul breton in 2012 when my husband began looking for a bird dog, a few of our requirements were a small sized, close hunting, obedient dog that is excellent in the field and in the home. I finished it last night and i really hated to see it end. This includes having the best dogs from some of the best french bloodlines of epagneul bretons french brittany s. For those without the confidence or experience to train their own dogs, we will do it for them, or refer them to trainers we know with good credentials. Nov 03, 2019 french bulldog training do you ever wonder why your french bulldog doesnt listen to you. Very good book, a lot of helpful information regarding training. At some point in your dogs life, it may run off after a bird or squirrel. 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.
Brittany training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books. All about the dogs an american brittany story project. Because this history is based on old books, or more recent books from french or other nationalities. This breed is resistant to cold and damp conditions. French brittany spaniel guide french brittany spaniel. Well, the first step is to establish yourself as the alpha in the petowner relationship. They were originally called the brittany spaniel, but in the early 80s, the spaniel was removed and were referred to as the american brittany. We are new to brays island and this was rubys first competition.
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. 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. Buying, owning, health, grooming, training, obedience, understanding and caring for your brittany michael stonewood 1. The french brittany is a mediumsized sporting dog that originated in france in the early 1900s.
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