The Brittany (also known as the American Brittany, the Brittany Pointer, the Brittany Spaniel, the Brittany Wiegref, and the Epagneul Breton), is a breed of dog in the Sporting Group. This high energy dog breed is not only famous for its skills in the field but it is an excellent human companion. The Brittany breed was approved by the AKC in the year 1990.
A Brittany is typically quite athletic, compact, and solidly built without being heavy. Other characteristics include long legs, and their expressions are usually of intelligence, vigour, and alertness. Their gait is elastic, long, and free.
Below you will find the breed standard for the Brittany. Conformation shows, also referred to as breed shows, are a kind of dog show in which a judge familiar with a specific breed evaluates individual purebred dogs for how well they conform to the established breed standard.