Brittany Spaniels?

shootingkid

Lads was just wondering if any of yous have a Brittany. If so what do you think of them and whats he training for them like.
Also anyone know any good books on them or on training them.
Thanks,:)

terminator2

check out rathcormac gun club some of the lads down there shoot over brittanys look fairly handy too

jap gt

i think mallards on here has one, lovely dog

mallards

Hi Shootingkid, I have four of them, but I only hunt with two of them now. I think they're great dogs I have a few HPR books and trained them from that. My only advice is they are smart and well capable of working it out for themselves, which is a good thing when they're trained! So make sure they learn to sit and come back to you without fail, the rest is easy. They will hunt to they die and each is a little character, I think I will always have Brittanys.

Some of my lot,






Mallards

cavan shooter

Lovely Dogs, By all accounts its a faux pas to refer to them as Brittany Spaniels in the 2011 they are just Brittanys, I learned that to my cost ear is still ringing after it:D

pmac77

will the brittany beat cover like springers and will he retrieve from water?

pfizer

Hi first time on Boards
Using Brittanys for 10 years, one of the best dogs ever in my opinion. Check out my videos on youtube Brittany Gun Dogs (Brittanyclub). I have a lot of the lads converted to Brittanys in Rathcormac Gun Club.

pheasant tail

pfizer wrote: »

Hi first time on Boards
Using Brittanys for 10 years, one of the best dogs ever in my opinion. Check out my videos on youtube Brittany Gun Dogs (Brittanyclub). I have a lot of the lads converted to Brittanys in Rathcormac Gun Club.

Wel pal good videos lovely dogs,thinking of getting one this last while,is there much training on them?does it come natural enough to them??

pheasant tail

And wil brittanys retireve in water no boder??

Alchemist2

have a 6 month old brittany.. just as mallards says really clever and so far exceptionally easy to train..i got a book on ebay on training brittanys was written in 1976 and have to say its bloody good reading nothin to advanced and they dont put too much emphasis on obedience as they maintain the brittanys are probably the most placid of the hunting breeds again as mallards says the recall is the important thing

Birdnuts

A chap I ran into last year during a bit of sport in Mayo had a bitch out with him for snipe and woodcock - I was well impressed with the calm and measured way this specimen went about her business. Definatly a breed I would consider in the future:)

shootingkid

Are they any good for the odd bit of duck shooting and would I be right in saying there like a springer/setter cross in huntig terms:D

Monet.

just got my first brittany this year....... he pointed on a river bank and i drop a cock into the river. he jumped in and retrieved it. he will also retrieve duck and teal. best dog for hunting great nose. good family pets too. i train him myself. didn't point till 13 mouths old. now he is as steady as rock. good in cover too but you will need a bell....

pheasant tail

Im going to get a brittany as i want me own gun dog ta bring up and train,does matter what parents etc???? or like a pure bred brittany good enough?? and just wondering how much money would you spending on one....

BoarHunter

Having shot over many brittany spaniels i can tell you that you won't go wrong ! excellent gun dog with a born passion for hunting. These dogs are really early hunters and start working as soon as they can run. They are clever, hard working and devoted to their master.

You can watch videos of the creme of Brittany trainers on youtube the Keranlouan Kennels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rTihrE9PSQ

this pup is only 3 months old :eek:

great for woodcock and definitely IMO the best alrounder

Monet.

pheasant tail wrote: »

Im going to get a brittany as i want me own gun dog ta bring up and train,does matter what parents etc???? or like a pure bred brittany good enough?? and just wondering how much money would you spending on one....

if u are buying one. make sure the parents are hunting dogs. that way the pup is bread for hunting...... you can pay anything for a good one... i payed 300 for mine and that came ikc papers....

Alchemist2

gave 600 euro for mine back in august look up this site, cliathan.. you can see some of what he has.. he exports alot to america..

ssl

Lovely working dogs. When I get the opportunity to get another dog I recon it'll be one of these

pheasant tail

Alchemist2 wrote: »

gave 600 euro for mine back in august look up this site, cliathan.. you can see some of what he has.. he exports alot to america..

Thanks i was looking at that,il give him a ring early next week..em does he sell young pups ya?doesnt say of any on the site but it probably dont be updated,how did you get on with your dog? would u have to spend that much?

mallards

I got my bitch from there and she is a fierce hard worker. Don't be put off by any show awards in their pedigree as Brittanys are the last of the gundogs that are still dual dogs.
I was out today with her and got a nice hen. We shoot hens on the shoot in season as we release them each spring to breed.






Mallards

EPointer=Birdss

Thats a great second photo Mallards. 1 worth framing for sure!!
I'm mad to a get a game bag like that 1 also but could never find 1...

Alchemist2

Iknow he had a litter for sale mid november give him a buzz and see.. he may even have a pup or two left over from the last litter

mallards

If you know anyone heading to Spain shortly, send them into El Corte Ingles. It's like a department store like Arnotts. I was in Barcelona once and got it for 40 odd euro I think. The missus was there again this year and got me another one, she said it was 50 euro I think now. Even though they're leather they don't rot and mine get a soaking regularily. These are the guys that make it although I don't see that particular one on their site.


Mallards

EPointer=Birdss

Any Chance of a photo Mallards & I could email them & ask. No rush.
I was using a jack pike one for awhile & ripped it at the seams. Good quaility leather seems to be the way to go!

mallards

Here you go.



Mallards

EPointer=Birdss

Sound man mallards - a gent as always.

Alchemist2

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pheasant tail

Ok i got the auld pair convined so im definetly getting a brittany,i emailed that lad in cliathan but il give him a ring early this week,i kind of need to buy a young pup so the other dogs here wont fight with him,all that pedigree champion stuff on that site,would you pay any notice to that no??

mallards

That girl of mine above is from Cliathan kennels PT and she is the best worker I have. Like I said, don't pay too much attention to any show awards in a brittanys pedigree as they are true dual dogs but make sure they come from a working kennel as that is what they have been bred to do and you will get a chance to see parents working possibly.
That's a lovely pup Alchemist, how are you getting on with her training?

Mallards

pheasant tail

SOrry for asking all these questions lads but em theres a few pups for sale in cliathan,thats al the lad told me and to give him a call,but before i do,is it not as good if the pups a few months old?? like would i be better waiting for a young pup???????

Alchemist2

Thanks mallards,i've really only started as such but shes sitting when told shes retrieving to hand and pointing a wing(only did that excerise twice) shes a clever wee thing..

pmac77

if the pups are a few months old and well socilised i would consider that a bonus unless you like little pups!:rolleyes: as i said make sure the pup you choose is friendly with people when other dogs are not around. hope you get a good one

dicky82

pheasant tail wrote: »

SOrry for asking all these questions lads but em theres a few pups for sale in cliathan,thats al the lad told me and to give him a call,but before i do,is it not as good if the pups a few months old?? like would i be better waiting for a young pup???????

getting a pup or an adult dog you will still have to introduce it to the current dogs in much the same way, regardless of age all dogs will have a place in the pack, a quick nip or a growl usually settles things but on occasion dogs will fight to assert themselves. you just have to keep an eye on them.
obviously by getting a pup you will have a dog that will grow with in the current pack thus reducing the risk of fighting as oppsed to introducing an adult dog who is capable of making their presence felt.

my advise is to introduce the new dog whilst making some fuss of the current dogs, dont give your current dogs reason to be jealous of the new dog and then things should sort themselves out naturally. best of luck with the new dog. . .

pfizer

canon shooter

Hi Pfizer
they look like great dogs. if your ever going breeding them put me down for one of the pups

pheasant tail

Got this lovely wee lassy at the weekend thanks for all the info !!

Alchemist2

did you buy from cliathan after?

pheasant tail

Alchemist2 wrote: »

did you buy from cliathan after?

Ya i bought of cliathan,lovely spot down there as you know,david down there give me lots of tips and notes on training them,how old should the pup be for ya to start even very very light training like??sitting etc!

mallards

Lovely pup PT, good luck with her.

Mallards

steyrman2

A buddy of mine had 2 of them a few years ago got them from some lad in cahir if i remember the guy had wrote a book on hunting but the feckers would not set if you put them in the freezer. The were cracking looking dogs but lacked a bit up stairs the did not work out i would not mind going out for a shot with some one that has them sometime tosee what the can do

ronn

pheasant tail wrote: »

Ya i bought of cliathan,lovely spot down there as you know,david down there give me lots of tips and notes on training them,how old should the pup be for ya to start even very very light training like??sitting etc!

how much did the dog cost

pheasant tail

ronn wrote: »

how much did the dog cost

500 euro.
I was down friday and there was 3 more left after me. He said he should be due another litter in around 9 weeks,and he said they would be cheaper.

pheasant tail

Lads can i just ask,my pups 9 weeks..how old should they be until you start a bit of training????

ronn

pheasant tail wrote: »

Lads can i just ask,my pups 9 weeks..how old should they be until you start a bit of training????

did you have a look to see if theres any books on amazon about training, I got some books on there for training springers, bought three but two were more for field trails and very technical, Joe irivne i think was the authors name, good book nice and simple and step by step guides.

any pics of your new best friend and keep us posted on how your getting on. best of luck wit it,

mallards

You should be starting on getting it used to it's name, bonding with it, Maybe getting it to sit for its feed, coming to you when you call it. Your time enough before starting any serious training. Socializing it is important too as they can be quite territorial.

Mallards

pheasant tail

Theres loads of books amazon,even for specifically brittanys,but there mighten be any need for all them,i may see can i just get a book handy without trying to order it or anything!
ya i tried geting the pup to sit and all for food but she just keeps biting and playing and all so shes stil well too young for anything too much!

irish setter

pheasant tail wrote: »

Lads can i just ask,my pups 9 weeks..how old should they be until you start a bit of training????

the younger the better for the little things like mallards said but don't make it like training, make everything into a game. you'll bond better and she will learn more without getting bored. you'll be surprised how quick they will catch on

Alchemist2

Training and hunting the brittany spaniel...Ralph B Hammond and Robert D Hammond.. book was first printed in 1971 didnt sell truck loads but can be bought on ebay for bout 10-15 quid... its prob the best no nonsense hpr training book you'll ever read.. guess they knew what they were doin back then eh mallards:p.. its focuses primarily on the basics even a few tips on how to cure bad habits.. although there is a new series of hpr training dvds out recently 4 in all 99 sterling i do believe an alternative if you aint into reading..

pfizer

This book can be got in Amazon for $ 4.23 used in the USA or in the UK for & 18.95 used

Alchemist2

thats the one..im crap when it comes to technology.. still havent figured out how to work my dog cam properly... hopefully will have some vids up for the summer:o

pheasant tail

that books no longer on ebay unfortunately