Brittany Pup

No but I know where you can get a springer pup for $200....better than a hyper Brittany anyways

His last one was a Brittany, and he was pretty specific about it. Thanks anyway.

MY DAD HAS HAD 2 AND HE BOUGHT THEM IN THE CARRINGTON NORTH DAKOTA AREA . DONT KNOW BREADERS NAME BUT IT MIGHT BE A START... GOOD BIRD DOGS IF TRAINED RIGHT..... 

My Brit is now almost 6 months old and what a sweetheart! My advice is to go check out the parent dogs before purchasing. I looked at three different litters before picking a pup. Mine is just like the mother dog gentle, well mannered, smart, and not bouncing off the walls and one heck of a nose! Bradyg can have his springer I'll take my Brit! Wouldn't trade her for the best of the Springers. I did see a flyer hanging up at Gander Mountain in Fargo that had Brittany pups for sale. At this time of the year it isn't always the best time to get a pup. although prices might be a little more reasonable. good luck!

Tearbear,

Let me go down the line and explain why they are better.

1.) Springers live on average two years longer
2.) Springers are faster than Brittany's and have proved to have better endurance.
3.) Larger than Brittanys
4.) Westminster BIS- 6 times......none for Brittanys


I have researched both breeds and have found these to be the biggest reasons why I would choose to have springer over a Britt, plus I think they are cuter than a Britt.

I just talked to him on the phone. He's looking for a breeder so he can get a pup in the spring. He doesn't want to have to train a pup over the winter. I forgot to mention that this guy is crippled up, so it would be more of a companion dog than for hunting. The closest he gets to hunting is shooting pigeons when they get into his Morton building.

I have researched both breeds and have found these to be the biggest reasons why I would choose to have springer over a Britt, plus I think they are cuter than a Britt. says bradyg. You are entitled to your opinion, but you are wrong.

bradyg Said:
Tearbear,

Let me go down the line and explain why they are better.

1.) Springers live on average two years longer
2.) Springers are faster than Brittany's and have proved to have better endurance.
3.) Larger than Brittanys
4.) Westminster BIS- 6 times......none for Brittanys


I have researched both breeds and have found these to be the biggest reasons why I would choose to have springer over a Britt, plus I think they are cuter than a Britt.

All 5 britts I have been around have lived healthy lives and hunted untill reaching the ripe age of 13, actually one went at 12 years, and two went to 14 years. I don't know the life of a springer as I have only hunted over others, never owned them though.

I just love number 2, you can dream all you want but there is few springers faster than my current brittney and endurance simply comes down to conditioning, again I have seen few dogs that will out run my current brit in either full out speed which I've measured many times to 27 mph or on an all day hunt. The difference is I run mine regularly for miles with the ATV  during the off season and spend 30-50 days each year in the field with him.

I will admit my current brit runs like a GSP and is built much in the same fashion with long legs, big paws, and although he looks almost animic durning hunting season, he still tips the scale at 48 lbs all while I can still see the outline of his ribs.  He's not on any weight control, I just leave the food out and he eats what he wants, typically around 4-6 cups a day throughout hunting season and 3-4 during the off season (Nutro or Iams).

By the way, you can keep your WM show dogs, those dogs have had the brains bread right out of them in the name of show and typically have no desire to hunt. I'll take any point dog over any flusher when it comes to upland in the dakota's for all of the reasons bob already pointed out, especially the birb finding. You just keep hearding those unguide missles you call springers, while I'll be taking shots over point at close range, LOL.

By the way, Fullrut, I know of three places for you to try. One of them will not be having a litter untill spring and would prefer a hunting eviroment for his dogs, the other two I don't know when they will be having any but spring is the traditioal time for all three. PM me if you want any more details.

Both great dogs, but I have a pointing lab, and won't look at any other dog.  In fact, I just picked up another pointing lab pup 2 weeks ago.  I just hope she points like my older male.  Nothing beats a pointer, nothing.

I had a Brittany.  Had to put her down last year.  She was 14.  Best hunting dog I ever had.

Bradyg, Personally I don't think you deserve to own a Brit! My neighbor has always owned Springers and after being around mine has told me his next dog will be a Brit. You can have your westminister show dogs, they look pretty but normally don't show in the field. The reason I picked my Brit was I wanted a pointing dog, which is something a springer can't do and I wanted a smaller dog that kept easier in the house, which your springers wouldn't do as well according to your own admission! As far as faster and endurance don't make me puke. I know of 1/2 doz Brits that will out run any of your springers. Personally they are both good dogs depending on your usage for them. I just get sick when some idiot thinks because I got one it has to be the best. Not neccesarily so!  Alot of good hunting dog breeds out there you just need to find one that fits you and train it properly. I'll keep my Brit!

They are faster. Watch this video.

http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-english-springer-spaniel.html


I put in the comment about the Westminster dog show just to show you that a lot of people like there looks. I also don't care what you say. A Brittany is way way more hyper than a Springer.

Oh and by the way Brittanys don't have a tapetum in their eyes, which is why they are blue. This is a genetic defect which means that they have worse eyesight.

Bradyg:  you need some help here buddy.

Comparing a springer and brit is like comparing apples to oranges.

The springer was developed as dog to push through briars, cattails, and thicker brush.  Hence the coat and the strong developed front shoulders.

The brittany was developed as a dog to work the highlands in grasslands.  A correct brittany will be as long as they are tall. 

They were used in diffferent environments.  Plain and simple. And while you think the springer is better looking and "faster", the brittany has got the springer beat on intelligence. 

Honostly the funny thing is the although I've hunted over some good springers, other than bradyg, no one else seems to be sticking up for the springer comment he made, hmmmmm wonder why, lol.

I have had both dogs and a brittany will out hunt a springer 9 out of 10 times.  My brittany will hunt non stop all day if I let her, so saying they tire faster doesn't apply to my dog I guess.