The Oregon Brittany Club was incorporated on January 31, 1953 and is one of the oldest Brittany clubs on the west coast. The purpose of the Oregon Brittany Club is to promote cooperation and friendship among owners, breeders and others interested in the improvement of the breed. The club encourages higher standards in breeding, training and showing, both in the field and in the show ring, and members strive to keep the Brittany forever a Dual Dog.

Oregon Brittany Club is a member of the American Brittany Club the American Kennel Club and the American Field's recognized breed sponsor. New members are always welcome! Your input and participation will help us further our goals and maintain an active role in Brittany events throughout the area. Please feel free to browse through our pages for more information on our breed, club, members, events, and more.

Breed Description
The Brittany is a compact, closely knit dog of medium size, between 30 to 40 pounds, and from 17-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches at the shoulder. He is a leggy dog that can cover ground with agility. He is strong, vigorous, energetic and quick of movement.

His small size makes him easy to carry in a car. His short tail, which can be either natural or docked, is an asset. He has enough coat to protect him from the briars but not enough to catch burrs to any great extent. He can be either orange and white, or liver and white, with either clear or roan patterns. He is not a heavily coated dog, but is lightly fringed.

He works in the same manner as a pointer, but without the great range. He points and holds his game. He retrieves both on land and in water. He is used primarily on upland game in the United States, but is used on both fur and feather in France.

He is noted for an exceptionally keen nose and a very biddable disposition. Many of the country’s top dogs have been house pets as well as field winners and fine hunting dogs. The Brittany is a very high-energy dog who is bred to hunt. He does need lots of exercise or opportunities to hunt to keep him happy. If you are considering owning a Brittany realize your commitment will be 12 to 14 years.

He has a typical friendly disposition and is very willing to please his master. He may be expected to absorb training more easily than some of the other pointing breeds, needing only a sharp scolding or slight punishment. The natural ability of the Brittany sells him as a breed to many neophytes in the field of hunting as he seems to know better what to do than his master.

He gains his admirers from his excellent working ability. The Brittany, with his shorter range, is becoming more popular as hunting becomes limited to smaller fields with more fences. His exceptional nose, which guarantees that he will pass up few birds, also helps to account for his popularity.