Post by: stvnsnwdy on January 27, 2013, 06:24:08 PM
Post by: skagit on January 27, 2013, 06:32:14 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on January 27, 2013, 06:39:08 PM
I'd find you a good trainer 1st before I picked out a dog. Also, Britts escape damm near anything so make sure you got either some really high fences or kennel with a roof as they'll climb the wire.
Shop the trainer, then shop the dog.
Oh and drop the Spaniel part, it's debatable how much "Spaniel" is left in them anymore.
Post by: jetjockey on January 27, 2013, 06:57:24 PM
I have a Britt, can't give you any breeders as I'm not sure the one I got my dog from is still doing it.
I'd find you a good trainer 1st before I picked out a dog. Also, Britts escape damm near anything so make sure you got either some really high fences or kennel with a roof as they'll climb the wire.
Shop the trainer, then shop the dog.
Oh and drop the Spaniel part, it's debatable how much "Spaniel" is left in them anymore.
They dropped the spaniel part because Brits point, and don't flush. All other "spaniels" flush. In all honesty, they are still part spaniel though. Ever seen a Brit that looks just like a springer? And vise versa....
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 27, 2013, 07:00:41 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 27, 2013, 07:05:58 PM
I have a Britt, can't give you any breeders as I'm not sure the one I got my dog from is still doing it.
I'd find you a good trainer 1st before I picked out a dog. Also, Britts escape damm near anything so make sure you got either some really high fences or kennel with a roof as they'll climb the wire.
Shop the trainer, then shop the dog.
Oh and drop the Spaniel part, it's debatable how much "Spaniel" is left in them anymore.
They dropped the spaniel part because Brits point, and don't flush. All other "spaniels" flush. In all honesty, they are still part spaniel though. Ever seen a Brit that looks just like a springer? And vise versa....
Your avatar is a good example of how much pointer they have in them though.
Post by: jetjockey on January 27, 2013, 07:27:51 PM
Post by: Stilly bay on January 27, 2013, 07:36:06 PM
jet jockey, what are the main differences between french brittanies and american? I always thought it was mainly size, but there are sume huge French britts out there.
Post by: KFhunter on January 27, 2013, 07:37:32 PM
Believe me, my dog looks nothing like a pointer, unless she's shaved, like in the picture. Brits are Brits, which is a combination of Setters, Pointers, and I believe Welsh Spaniels. They point because of the 2/3rds cross pointing dogs. But they still look like spaniels, especially the liver Brittany's.
:chuckle:
I was seeing if you'd freak out :tup:
Anyways, sorry I was having a little fun with that one.
Post by: KFhunter on January 27, 2013, 07:39:27 PM
most pointy breeds have some EP hiding in the wood shed.
jet jockey, what are the main differences between french brittanies and american? I always thought it was mainly size, but there are sume huge French britts out there.
I'd like to try a little French Brittany, neat little dogs.
Back in the day they were a poachers dog, hunting on the kings land - or so goes the story.
Post by: Stilly bay on January 27, 2013, 07:45:29 PM
most pointy breeds have some EP hiding in the wood shed.
jet jockey, what are the main differences between french brittanies and american? I always thought it was mainly size, but there are sume huge French britts out there.
I'd like to try a little French Brittany, neat little dogs.
Back in the day they were a poachers dog, hunting on the kings land - or so goes the story.
supposedly they were small so the poacher could easily hide them if he got busted by the kings Gamey.
I don't think they have all that much EP and setter blood in them like the american brits do these days.
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Post by: 10Key on January 27, 2013, 07:52:48 PM
Post by: stvnsnwdy on January 27, 2013, 09:19:31 PM
Post by: FamilyMan01 on January 27, 2013, 09:26:44 PM
I can attest the puppy I recieved is extremely inteligent, well mannered, extremely "birdy," easily trainable and LOVES to hunt!
Please PM me if you have any questions or would like to see some of the photo's I took of my puppy this year in the field.
It is my understanding Connie has a litter which will whelp in February (next month).
Post by: jetjockey on January 28, 2013, 04:46:00 AM
most pointy breeds have some EP hiding in the wood shed.
jet jockey, what are the main differences between french brittanies and american? I always thought it was mainly size, but there are sume huge French britts out there.
Black is an accepted color in French, but not in American. I believe that was actually done by the AKC to keep cross breeding out of the American Brits. I've heard that in France, they are a hell of a lot less worried about it than we are. With that said, French Brits are typically a little smaller and work closer, and still have more of the "versatile" style than American Brits. American Brits are moving away from the versatile breed they were originally bred for and going the way of the Setter and EP and are only being bred for upland hunting. Hell, next thing you know Brit folks will be breeding to hounds to get the 12 o'clock tail like the ES and EP people did years ago. Typically though, the French Brits are smaller and closer working, and they often have black noses and coats. But the a came from the same stock.
Post by: AspenBud on January 28, 2013, 06:32:35 AM
Regarding Pointer blood being injected into the breed, I think that's potentially true for all of the breeds from field trial lines. ie - It's generally accepted that a lot of lines of German Shorthair have had a lot of Pointer blood pumped into them over the years. So much it's often kind of hard to tell them apart if you open up an issue of American Field. I suspect it's because the Pointer has been much more selectively bred over the years than the other pointing breeds and thus giving them consistently desirable traits.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on January 28, 2013, 11:04:09 AM
I believe French Brittanies generally have to be titled in conformation events before they can run in whatever the equivalent of field trials is in France.
Regarding Pointer blood being injected into the breed, I think that's potentially true for all of the breeds from field trial lines. ie - It's generally accepted that a lot of lines of German Shorthair have had a lot of Pointer blood pumped into them over the years. So much it's often kind of hard to tell them apart if you open up an issue of American Field. I suspect it's because the Pointer has been much more selectively bred over the years than the other pointing breeds and thus giving them consistently desirable traits.
In Europe you must complete a field title and conformation title before either count. You cannot have one without the other. With that being said, they play games differently over the pond.
I've been around a few french brittany's. They were neither overly happy and friendly nor overly birdy. If a dog is just a "cool" dog to be around it and fun to hunt with it can make up for one which "has it all" in style and birdiness. I found the French Brittany's kind of blah on both scales.
Post by: wildweeds on January 28, 2013, 11:47:21 AM
Post by: AspenBud on January 28, 2013, 12:02:29 PM
My only argument with that is there is a line of Brittany out there for everyone. Not all American lines are big running dogs.
Post by: jimmy z on January 28, 2013, 12:05:37 PM
He has been on over 100 birds at 18 months and continues to amaze me.
Did I say he was easy to train!
Post by: skagit on January 28, 2013, 12:37:12 PM
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Post by: ecnclan on January 28, 2013, 06:12:12 PM
Post by: wildweeds on January 28, 2013, 06:36:31 PM
Cant say it enough, great dogs!
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Post by: jetjockey on January 29, 2013, 03:25:33 AM
Post by: Birddogman on February 18, 2013, 06:42:20 PM
PM me if you have any questions.