Brittany Did You Know?

• The Brittany was named for the French Province in which it originated.
• From 1934-1982, the Brittany was registered by AKC as Spaniel, Brittany.
• September 1, 1982 its official name was changed to Brittany.
• The Brittany enjoyed a steady gain in popularity in US due to its merits as a shooting dog; many Brittany breeders still strive for the "dual" Brittany (i.e., good in the field and the ring).
• First Brittany standard outlined in 1907; introduced to the US in 1931.
• The first accurate records to pinpoint the actual Brittany-type dog are the paintings and tapestries of the 17th century.