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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.
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