Buy training and hunting the brittany spaniel by ralph b hammond online at alibris. Home annabella kennels american brittany puppies for sale. All about the dogs an american brittany story project. Bailey, and published by north american versatile hunting dog association. Brittany dogs learn best when they think they are playing a game. Dogs dont come with instruction manuals, but the best dog training books from. The brittany s size and trainability make them great for any owner as well as in families with children. He has been known since the mid19th century in the french province of brittany and is regarded as the smallest of the gun dogs. While emphasis is on the brittany, this book will help people who train pointing dogs become better trainers. Spaniels and retrievers gun dog training by kenneth c roebuck on high lonesome books how can you control a brittany dog brittany dog wikipedia brittany spaniel mosley has the markings but her tail isn meet the french brittany ultimate hunting dog animalso top 5 best clicker training books for dog pas dogvills the brittany. The biggest and most comprehensive catalog of brittany books in the world. Barrons extensive line of complete pet owners manuals presents information for nonspecialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animals origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. The earlier you can start training your brittany dog, the faster he will respond to training. The brittany is a firstrate hunters and just lives to make you happy.
A true celebrity of the dog world like many human celebrities, this breed needs only a single name. The dog park etiquette ebook outlines what you should consider before you bring your dog to the dog park. The paperback of the american brittany training secrets. Home of brittany club of canadas national specialty 2007 best puppy in show, best of opposite sex, best of winners and winners female. Sit, down and wait will all come in useful later when hes out hunting. A brittany is typically a small and muscular dog but with longer legs than most spaniels. We pride ourselves in breeding upland hunting dogs who excel in the field and also make great companions. How to train a brittany spaniel dog training based in. The first french breed recognition was in 1907, but it wasnt until 1934, the year i was born, that the american kennel club recognized the brittany spaniel as a distinct breed. The american water spaniel aws is a rare breed that originates from the great lakes region of the united states. How to train a brittany spaniel dog training based in salt. Interpet titles are being reprinted under the new imprint of kennel club books so the cover illustration here may.
Brittanys in europe and canada they still are brittany spaniels, but in the united states we have dropped the. Its not a home without a brittany spaniel dogs, gifts, decorations. For many of us the pursuit of upland has become all about the dogs and in this case an american brittany film. Little pointing dog have combined their decades of experience with the expertise of. They were originally called the brittany spaniel, but in the early 80s, the spaniel was removed and were referred to as the american brittany.
Oct 26, 2015 there are two types of brittany spaniel. French brittany verses american brittany to start we must point out that if you follow any american brittany pedigree back far enough all you will find are french european dogs. America recognized the brittany in 1931 and the breed was approved by the. Brittany spaniel training dog training with the no brainer dog trainer. The american kennel club recognizes the breed as a medium sized dog that stands at about 20 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 3045 pounds. The brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting. Brittany training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books.
Riker waypoint chancy diamond riker is from a breeding between 5xch, fc chancey jackpot lotto chance and dans queen of diamonds, combining two of the greatest brittany field trial dogs of our time, chance and diamond hill dan each with pedigrees deep in champions and hall of fame dogs. 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. Please email before sending a deposit for availability. Read the best books on training labrador retrievers, bird dogs, flushingupland dogs, and more. Brittany spaniel training, hunting dog obedience training. 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 you are looking for in a started brittany. But, eventually in 1982, brittany spaniel had been changed to simply just brittany, with the word spaniel being completely dropped from the breeds name. The american kennel club calls this breed a brittany, while in other countries its called brittany spaniel. Brittany training guide brittany training book includes. Below you will find many books specific to the brittany. Dual quality brittany spaniel bird dogs of distinction bred for the foot hunter that can also excel in field trials and the show ring. Feel free to check out the sidebar at rdogs for more breedspecific subreddits. We are bringing home our first brittany spaniel in the end of january. They are known for their strong water retrieval skills.
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. Expert tips on training, care, feeding, behaviour and much more are. A booklist of interest to brittany owners brittany club. Training brittany spaniels have softness about their nature and therefore it is important for the dog to be socialized at an early age to prevent fearfulness or shyness from developing.
Black, tan, brown a richer redbrown many refer to as chestnut, liver and white are all in the epagneul breton palette. Brittany spaniel puppy training winston salem nc duration. White, nicky bissell, and rheta cartmell, this 320page edition focuses on dogs and brittany events between the. Sep 29, 2017 for many of us the pursuit of upland has become all about the dogs and in this case an american brittany film. 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. Merv griffin, good morning america, and her television series, training dogs. Hammond and hammond, training and hunting the brittany spaniel,english specific training for the brittany hartley, oliver, hunting dogs, american american book mainly on con hounds and similar hunting dogs heath, veronica, a dog at heel. 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. Rick affuso, whose two american brittanys qualified to run the navhda invitational this year, says, i have had the american britts since the late 60s. All brittany related discussion and content is fully welcome here.
You will need to consistently encourage hunting behavior from an early age as possible. Fetching in water is a great way for the brittany to get its exercise. Our breeding program has been built on decades of research and by traveling the united states from coast to coast, hand picking dogs that would continually produce true to form. American brittany spaniel, the first dog i remember having. So, take him to obedience classes as soon as you can. French britts average around 3035 pounds, and come in a wider variety of colors and markings than their american cousins. Annabella kennels is a fulltime gun dog training and breeding facility. Brittany dog breed information american kennel club. The brittany was first recognized as a breed in 1907 when an orange and white male named boy was registered in france. Jul 27, 2016 brittany spaniel training, hunting dog obedience training, south carolina and georgia.
Her name was dandy an she had puppies an i absolutely adored them. Despite your brittany dog being sharp and eager to please, training will not be easy. Beating, picking up, retrieving,english introduction to working on a shoot. Brittany spaniel book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. Puppies should be brought to new places and around new people from a very early age. American brittany rescue national brittany rescue and adoption network.
Training and hunting the brittany spaniel by ralph b. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. Despite their lack of popularity, they can make excellent family pets providing they get enough exercise to meet their high energy levels. Learn how to take good care of your brittany spaniel, and have fun reading all the special chapters for your puppy and dog. The characteristics of a brittany spaniel puppy or dog 2. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. America recognized the brittany in 1931 and the breed was approved by the american kennel club in 1934. You will also need to get him familiar with his prey. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. The brittany was originally bred as a hunting dog and noted for being easy to train and sweetnatured. Brittany information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. Guides beginning trainers in the selections, raising, training, and handling of young hunting dogs. 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. The brittany spaniel is a canine breed that belongs to the sporting group.
Brandy american brittany eyes look just like macks such a sweet dog breed. Like every other breed the differences come from breeder desires and directions taken with the breeding. In 1982 the spaniel was officially dropped from the name. Sportsmen on both sides of the atlantic cherish the agile, energetic brittany as a.
Mar 01, 2008 bred primarily as a bird dog, this energetic canine loves the outdoors and makes a fine pet for owners who can give it ample exercise. American water spaniel full profile, history, and care. The american brittany disallows any expression of the black gene. Brittany spaniel temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of 15 dog books. A booklist of interest to brittany owners brittany club of great britain. Brittanys hideaway kennels bird dog training colorado. It is an excellent fowl hunter that specializes as a pointer or setter but also retrieves birds as well. Through our training and raising puppies we often have started dogs for sale. The disagreement stems from the breeds hunting style being more like a pointer or setter than a spaniel, and yet his appearance resembles a spaniel.
Heres how to ensure youll have a plentiful supply of birds for training. As a result, the first standards were outlined in the same year. Hammond and hammond, training and hunting the brittany spaniel,english. Jan 30, 2015 are you trying to find out how to train a brittany spaniel. Learn how to train and understand your brittany spaniel. Sep 23, 2010 today the tailless brittany is standard, but most puppies have their tails docked along with clipped dewclaws a day or so after birth. American water spaniel information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. These are smaller gun dogs that often weigh in the 30 to 40 pound range.
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. Get the best deals on brittany dog collectibles when you shop the. American brittany spaniel this is what my roxy lou is. This energetic and familyfriendly dog needs a lot of room to roam. The exact origin of the brittany is shrouded in mystery to this day, but it is known that in the 1850s english gentry travelled to brittany to hunt woodcock, taking with them their well trained pointers, english, irish, gordon and llewellyn setters.
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