BRITTANY SPANIEL —This French spaniel has been known on the 
Continent for many centuries, but its present history dates only from 
about 1900, when great improvements were made in the appearance of 
the breed. The Brittany Spaniel was not introduced into this country 
until 1931. He is a capable gun dog, was used originally in France for 
woodcock hunting, and can be easily trained as a retriever. He is a 
small dog, standing from 17 to 20 inches in height, but is vigorous and 
energetic. One of his characteristics is that he is either bom without 
a tail or has one of only a few inches in length. In color this Spaniel is 
liver and white or orange and white, with roan ticking. His coat is fine, 
lies flat on the body, and is smooth or slightly wavy. 
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