In fact, as early as this time, the Breton Spaniel has been completely divided into different types of French long-haired lop-eared dogs. The earliest standards were developed in 1907. Early standards required dogs to have short tails at birth to reduce the appearance of long-tailed dogs during breeding. The black and white dog does not meet the standard requirements. This standard requirement for a viviparous short tail was soon discontinued. The breed was introduced to the United States in 1931. It was officially recognized by the AKC in 1934. The original breed standard was translated directly from France and was very difficult to understand. In 1942, the Breton Spaniel Club of America completed a new standard based on the original standard and replaced the original breed standard with this clear and concise new standard.

Cold-resistant, very easy to train, suitable for children, it is the right choice for first-time dog owners, It can also get along well with other dogs.

Every day requires a lot of exercise to let off their strong energy. Like most sporting dogs, they can become noisemakers and disruptors if confined to small spaces for long periods of time. The ears are susceptible to infections and spinal paralysis.

General Appearance

Compact in all parts of the body, of medium build, with the build and agility of a long-legged dog. Strong physique, full of strength, energy, rapid movement, rough image (cold), no sense of clumsiness, is a characteristic of this dog. It can be tailless or have a truncated tail about 10.2 cm (4 inches) long.

Size, Proportion and Structure

Height—The distance from level ground to the highest point of the shoulder blade is the height of the breed, generally At 44.5-52.1 cm, a Breton spaniel below 44.5 cm or taller than 52.1 cm would be a substandard dog at the show event. Weight - the standard weight should be between 13.61 and 18.14 kg; body proportions - the dog's body height is equal to the body length. The distance from the front chest to the back of the buttocks is the body length of the dog. This breed is extremely long and can be extremely disadvantaged in show competitions. Structure - The dog's bones should be moderate in thickness and not heavy.

Head

Expression—should show alertness and intense inquisitiveness, but should be careful and soft like a hound. Eyes - should be healthy with thick and expressive eyebrows. A pair of protruding or large eyes is a huge disadvantage in show competition, as this is a very serious flaw in a dog that has to face thorns. The skull is properly covered over the eyes to prevent grass seeds, dirt and weed dust from entering the eyes. While pale yellow eyes do not interfere with show competition, dark eyes are still generally preferred. Unfriendly eyes are at a huge disadvantage when it comes to showing the game. Ears - The ears are set horizontally above the eyes, drooping triangular ears, half as long as the muzzle. Suitable ears are generally covered with thick but relatively short hair with few fringes. Skull - medium length, rounded, slightly wedge-shaped, smoother, slightly shorter in width than its length, never so wide as to feel uncoordinated or so narrow as to feel funny. The standard head shape structure is well-defined, slightly sloped, and the middle line is not very clear. The skull is relatively obvious, with a standard round shape when viewed from the side. A purebred Brittany Hound will never find an apple-shaped skull with a non-depressed forehead. Muzzle - medium length, about 2/3 of the length of the skull, the distance from the nose to the forehead is the length of the snout, and the length of the skull is the distance from the forehead to the apex of the skull. The muzzle should taper horizontally and vertically, terminating in the nostrils. A Brittany Hound with a Roman nose and a saucer-shaped face is not worth having. A wide, flat nose is never up to par. Nose - A standard healthy nostril should be open to allow deep breathing of air and full smelling of odors. Closed nostrils are substandard. Nose color is generally light tan, tan, brown or dark pink. A black nose does not meet the requirements of the breed. Dogs with multi-colored noses (flower noses) are disadvantaged in show competitions. Lips - The lips are taut, with the upper lip covering the lower lip and partially overlapping the chin. Dry lips and not sticky feathers. A drooping upper lip is not good for showcasing the game, especially salivation. Bite - In a scissors bite. Jaws that are too long or too short are not good for showing the game.

Neck, line and torso

Neck—medium length, voice when barking is not accompanied by droopy neck and muscle tension Hoarseness is not a serious problem. A healthy neck is placed between the sloping shoulders, with no depression or ewe-like neck. Topline - The topline runs from the highest point of the shoulders along the midline to the base of the tail, with a slight slope. Chest - Chest deep, down to the underwater line of the elbows, neither so broad nor so round as to cause a structural mismatch between the shoulders and the elbows. Healthy breasts are elastic. The depth and width of the thorax provides ample room for the ventricles, a narrow or plank thorax is a disadvantage. Back - The Brittany Hound's back is short and straight, not dimpled, not saddle-shaped, not wagging, as in fish tail. There is a slight slope from the rump to the base of the tail. Flank - The flank is ring-shaped, fairly full, without excess fat or sagging, short and strong loin, from the last rib to the upper front edge of the hindquarters, about 3-4 finger widths, narrow and weak loin to the dog is a flaw. From the perspective of movement, the waist should not swing diagonally to both sides, so as to give the dog a "zigzag" movement at the rear, which wastes energy. Tail - Tailless (naturally 10.2 cm long) or artificially truncated, tailless or docked in order not to affect the balance of the dog's entire body. The 10.2 cm docked tail is raised upwards, in fact, the tail end extends to the same horizontal line as the outside of the body. Any "long tail" with a length of more than 10.2 cm will seriously affect the show game of the breed.

Forequarters

Shoulders - the shoulder blades should not be too long, and the shoulder blades should not be too wide, about the width of two thumbs The scapula is moderately sloping and muscular, almost at a 90° angle to the upper end of the forelegs. The level of the shoulders is a defect. For the Brittany Spaniel, the shoulders are slightly higher than the rump. Forelegs - Viewed from the front, the forelegs are perpendicular to the ground and not very wide between the legs. The elbow and wrist joints are neither adducted nor abducted. The tie portion is slightly sloped, if the tie portion is vertically downward, it is a serious defect. The forelegs are straight and graceful, but not slender. Both slender and stout limb bones are a major flaw. What one expects is its firmness and flexibility. The height of the elbow is approximately equal to the length from the elbow to the interscapular eminence. Feet - Feet should be strong, proportionately smaller than those of the Longhaired lop-eared dog, and compact, with moderately arched toes and thick pads. For the Brittany Spaniel, the toes are not stressed. The toes do not have much hair. Flat feet, splayed-toed feet, etc., do not meet the standards of the breed and are at a disadvantage in show competitions. The ideal foot for the Brittany Spaniel is somewhere between a hare's and a cat's foot. Its dewclaws can be removed manually.

Hindquarters

Broad and strong, well muscled, full of power, well cambered for a strong galloping angle. Hind limbs - the knee joint has a suitable degree of flexion. If the knee joint does not have this degree of curvature, the hock joint cannot be made so backward. The knee joint should not form a cow-like hock joint at the turn. The hind legs are well-haired, but not extremely profuse, extending only to the middle of the hocks, where the hindquarters are. The hocks should be moderate in length, neither adducted nor abducted, perpendicular to the ground when viewed from the side, and should be firm when rocked by the referee's hand. Feet - Shaped like the forefoot.

Coat

Dense, flat or wavy, but never curly. The texture is neither as hard as wire, nor as soft and smooth as silk. The ears are slightly fringed. The fore and hind limbs are generally covered with hair, but those with sparse hair are noticeably more attractive than those with more hair. Dogs with long, rich coats are so disadvantageous in show competitions that effective measures are taken to reduce the amount of hair in this area. Skin - Soft and loose, it is easy to shake off thorns and dead branches on the body to prevent scratching or puncturing the skin. Laxity of the skin to form bag-like folds is undesirable.

Color

Generally yellow-white or liver red-white, with clear boundaries between colors, or a mixture of yellow and brown. Some striped-colored dogs are favored by people. Orange-yellow or liver-red dogs can be found in standard colors or in black-and-white patterns. Cheek color that can be washed off is not acceptable. Typically present in dogs with three coloured coats are liver red, white and characteristic yellow spots on the eyebrows, muzzle, cheeks, inside the ears, under the tail and on the lower parts of the legs. Dogs with these spots on other parts of the coat will be disadvantaged in show competitions. Black is not a characteristic standard of this breed.

Gait

When the dog is trotting, the hind feet of the Brittany Spaniel are usually on or over the front footprint. Regular movement is very important, but the most important is the gait on one side, which should be smooth, efficient and powerful.

Temperament

It is an excitable, alert breed that is docile and not easily startled.

Disqualifications

A dog with a body length of less than 44.5 cm or more than 52.1 cm; black nose; black hair