“Brittany Spaniels are intelligent and willing to please, which makes them very trainable,” says Dr MacMillan. Just be aware that this is a rather sensitive breed.

If you’re looking for a bird hunting dog that can also be a family companion, these hunting dog breeds are well-suited to the task.

The No.1 Brittany gun dog in the United States for 2012 was born and trained in Bozeman. Six years ago, breeder Tana Kradolfer’s dog gave birth to what would become Beaver’s Straight Arrow ...