Temperament: Gentle, hardy and even tempered breed.

Behaviour with children: Good.

With other pets: Good.

Activity Level: Perfect pet for an active family. Denied activity or exercise can become hyperactive and destructive.

Obedience Ability: Obedience training should be gentle and motivational. This breed is eager to please humans by their heritage.

Expected Life Span: 12 years plus/minus.

Living Environment: Many gun dogs, including the Brittany, are happiest curled up by the master's chair or playing ball in the yard with the children. Their history is one of close-working partnership with man, a partnership that reaches its peak on the hunt but is equally valuable in the family.