Dog Breeding
Best Age To Breed A Dog (Male & Female)
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Find out the best age to breed dogs and the key factors involved. Ensure your dog’s health and safety with our expert breeding insights.
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Connect with responsible Brittany breeders and find the ideal breeding partner for your versatile hunting companion
Essential characteristics to consider when breeding these magnificent dogs
12-15 years
With proper care
Active, Bright
Versatile gundog
Discover what makes Brittanys exceptional breeding companions and why they're treasured worldwide
Brittanys excel at both pointing and retrieving, making them the ultimate all-around hunting companion. Their natural instincts combined with eager-to-please attitude creates exceptional field dogs.
Natural hunting instinct retention
Field excellence passes to offspring
The smallest sporting spaniel packs incredible athleticism into a compact frame. Their leggy, square build enables all-day hunting without fatigue.
Their striking orange and white or liver and white patterns make them instantly recognizable in the field and show ring alike.
Brittanys combine high energy with a gentle, affectionate nature. Their eager-to-please attitude makes them wonderful family dogs and training partners who thrive on positive interaction.
Perfect balance of drive and gentleness
These exceptional traits make Brittanys one of the most versatile sporting breeds
Follow these essential guidelines for responsible and successful Brittany breeding
Patience creates excellence! Waiting until 2 years ensures full maturity and comprehensive health testing. Brittanys mature relatively early but still benefit from waiting.
Hunting ability testing equally important!
Once per year max
4 litters lifetime maximum
Skip one heat cycle
Focus on quality hunting dogs that can work all day in the field.
Intense hunting instinct, longer ranging
Closer working, easier for families
Best approach: Breed for both beauty and ability!
Daily Requirement
1-2 hours vigorous activity
Ideal Activities
Hunting, field trials, agility
Mental Stimulation
Training games essential
Screen families for commitment to active lifestyle!
Natural Bobtail Gene
Some born with short tails
Early Socialization
Critical for confidence
Puppy Exercise
Controlled to protect joints
Color Standards
Orange/white or liver/white
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From profile to puppies - your brittany breeding journey in 4 simple steps
Set up a detailed profile with photos, health records, and pedigree information
Browse verified breeding partners based on breed, location, and compatibility
Message owners directly to discuss breeding plans and health certifications
Meet safely, complete breeding agreements, and welcome healthy puppies
Set up a detailed profile with photos, health records, and pedigree information
Browse verified breeding partners based on breed, location, and compatibility
Message owners directly to discuss breeding plans and health certifications
Meet safely, complete breeding agreements, and welcome healthy puppies
Join thousands of responsible brittany owners who trust us for quality breeding connections
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Cassandra Winterrowd
Alabama, US
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Massachusetts, US
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Texas, US
Modern health testing empowers you to create vibrant, healthy Brittany bloodlines that thrive for generations
OFA or PennHIP testing celebrates their agility! Your commitment ensures puppies inherit the structure for all-day hunting.
Annual Eye Exams
Maintains perfect field vision
Genetic Testing
Primary lens luxation screening
Clear vision for spotting birds
Thoughtful family history creates stable temperaments. Your dedication to selecting calm, confident partners ensures brilliant, focused hunting companions.
Brilliant minds for training
Annual checks keep energy soaring! Simple monitoring ensures stamina for endless hunting.
Their high metabolism needs quality nutrition for peak performance.
Testing confirms their sound structure. Your attention ensures puppies enjoy bouncing through fields for years!
Excellent elbow health in breed
Their robust constitution creates natural resistance. Simple awareness ensures healthy, vigorous hunting partners.
Vigorous health through generations
Your dedication to preserving hunting instincts creates exceptional companions! Field trials and hunt tests showcase their natural abilities while building incredible partnerships. By evaluating pointing and retrieving talents, you're ensuring puppies inherit the joy of all-day fieldwork.
Your testing creates healthier, happier hunters
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