Brittany Spaniels? Anyone have any input?

[Heather170277]

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with brittanys and are they a good family pet?

Thanks!

[Gempress]

My uncle has a Brittany he uses for hunting. VERY energetic dog! Always moving, always ready to go. Even when sleeping, this dog looks like he's ready to jump up at a moment's notice. He's also very smart, sweet and an awesome frisbee dog. He's also great with kids.

But I wouldn't recommend these dogs to anyone who's not ready to deal with an insane amount of energy. Like any high-energy dog, if you don't provide enough of an energy outlet, they can develop destructive habits and possibly other behavior issues.

[Heather170277]

oh pooey...I was afraid of that. We are an active family so we don't want a couch potato dog. I've read online that they are really great family pets and that they do become accustom to the owners lifestyle (to an extent of course).

[Gempress]

I think you'd be ok as long as you provide a lot of interactive toys and playtime. A good-sized backyard and a frisbee would also help. :D