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Brittany Spaniel & Dog Information

Canine Health

Learn why you should care about health testing in dogs from the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or start here to search the database to verify that a dog and its relatives have been OFA certified against hip dysplasia or CERF'd against genetic eye disease

Diseases common in Brittany Spaniels

Contribute DNA samples for Health Study for Brittany Spaniels at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (Marvin Nelson Jr. Memorial Fund)

American Veterinary Medical Association Tail Docking Backgrounder

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Position on Cosmetic Surgery e.g. Tail Docking

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Tail Docking

Council of Docked Breeds

 

Raising Puppies

"Socialization to Encourage High Performing Dogs" by Carla Simon

"Crate Training" by Danjo Dobies

Starting Your Crate Training (explanation with short video) by mypuppyschool.ca

Crate Games You can purchase this video to learn about more advanced crate training in detail from Susan Garrett. These games are a good starting point for teaching your dog to stay and control its impulses despite distractions.

Training Dogs

TNT Training Centre Rewards Based Training works well for Brittanys. Sign up for the email newsletter for training tips. Or if you're lucky, travel to Vancouver BC for training from Janice.

About the Brittany Spaniel Breed

"Choosing a Brittany" by the American Brittany Rescue

"Brittany Spaniel Breed Standard" by the Canadian Kennel Club

"Brittany Primer" A free downloadable introduction to the Brittany breed and its intended work by the American Brittany Club

"Judges Guide" with slide show and photos for educating conformation judges about how Brittanys should look and move, by the American Brittany Club

Diseases common in Brittany Spaniels

Finding a Good Breeder

"Golden Rules of Finding a Reputable Breeder" by the Canadian Kennel Club

Canadian Veterinarians' Check List for Acquiring a Dog

 
 
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