I’ve heard that there are different varieties of the Brittany – is this true?
Well, there are two distinct versions of this breed – the American Brittany Spaniel and the French Brittany Spaniel. While the two varieties are recognized as the same sub-set, you would see noticeable differences in the two. For instance, the American version is a taller breed with greater speed. The reason is that the American Brittany was bred specifically for hunting in wide-open areas where significant ground needed to be covered. On the other hand, the French Brittany has more of the spaniel appearance with a smaller build. Additionally, the French version is typically better working around guns in hunting situations.
