What is a shelter Brittany?
Many Brittanys come from shelters, taken in as strays. They may be lost, or dogs dumped by their owners. We receive very little information on these dogs, and know nothing about their past lives or medical histories. However, many of these dogs are healthy, handsome and appear to have some training. Many are housebroken and make fine pets. Brittanys often do not adjust well to shelters, and may be put down due to lack of space or to despondent behavior. We suggest whenever you look at a Brittany in a shelter, keep in mind the animal is stressed, and may appear hyper, depressed or unresponsive. To best judge the dog, take it for a walk away from other barking dogs. If you decide to adopt a Brittany out of a shelter, give it 3-4 weeks to transition itself into your home. Many shelter Brittanys turn out to be loving, gentle, happy dogs.
