Is the Brittany Terrier the right dog for You?
A Brittany may not be right for you. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperamentis less predictable than the inheritance of physicaltraits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. You can avoid some negative traits by choosing an ADULT dog from an animal shelteror rescue group.
Can a Brittany dog be condemned for a straight stifle?
Hind Legs – Stifles well bent. The stifle should not be so angulated as to place the hock joint far out behind the dog. A Brittany should not be condemned for straight stifle until the judge has checked the dog in motion from the side. The stifle joint should not turn out making a cowhock.
What was the name of the first Brittany dog?
In 1934, the AKC registered its first dog of the breed, then called the Brittany Spaniel. (In France, the breed is still known as “l’épagneul Breton,” or Brittany Spaniel.) During the 20th century, American and French lines diverged.
What makes a Brittany dog an undesirable dog?
Dogs with long or profuse feathering or furnishings shall be so severely penalized as to effectively eliminate them from competition. Skin – Fine and fairly loose. A loose skin rolls with briars and sticks, thus diminishing punctures or tearing. A skin so loose as to form pouches is undesirable.
Can a dog test positive for Cushing’s disease?
This way, the dog doesn’t get anxious from a visit to the veterinary clinic, secrete a bunch of cortisol, and skew the results. Second, the test doesn’t prove that a dog has Cushing’s disease. On the contrary, all it can tell us is that a dog does NOT have Cushing’s, thus ruling OUT the diagnosis.
Is it common for senior dogs to have Cushings disease?
Cushing’s disease in dogs (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) is not necessarily what I’d call interesting, but because this syndrome is fairly common in senior dogs (who make up the majority of the patients in my practice), it is critically important to me. And if you have a senior dog, it may be important to you.
Are there any medications for Cushing’s disease in dogs?
Another drug, called Lysodren® (mitotane) targets the adrenal glands, (which are over-producing cortisol) and inhibits them. Dogs taking medications such as Vetoryl® must be monitored very closely (with frequent lab work) because the medication can work TOO well and cause the opposite condition—hypoadrenocorticism (aka Addison’s disease).
A Brittany may not be right for you. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperamentis less predictable than the inheritance of physicaltraits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. You can avoid some negative traits by choosing an ADULT dog from an animal shelteror rescue group.
What kind of dog is a Brittany Spaniel?
Brittany Spaniel temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Behavioral Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books The American Kennel Club calls this breed a Brittany, while in other countries it’s called Brittany Spaniel.
What’s the difference between a Brittany and a setter?
Last Updated: October, 2019 The American Kennel Club calls this breed a Brittany, while in other countries it’s called Brittany Spaniel. The disagreement stems from the breed’s hunting style being more like a pointer or setter than a spaniel, and yet his appearance resembles a spaniel. Therefore I say it both ways.
What’s the difference between a Brittany and a pointer?
The American Kennel Club calls this breed a Brittany, while in other countries it’s called Brittany Spaniel. The disagreement stems from the breed’s hunting style being more like a pointer or setter than a spaniel, and yet his appearance resembles a spaniel.