The Brittany is a gun dog breed named after its origin- Brittany, a province in northwest France. Noted for being easy to train and sweet-natured, the breed was primarily bred for bird hunting. They can be shy if not thoroughly socialized at a young age. Physical characteristics include average sized heads with floppy ears, short tails, and coats in a variety of colors. Orange and white coats are the most common in the American Brittany, but other variations include orange roan and liver roan. Many breeders differentiate between ”American” Brittanys and ”French”-style dogs, but they are recognized as subsets of the same breed.