Essentials for Your Adult Brittany Spaniel

First, let’s talk about YOUR comfort.

Tineco Floor One Switch S7: Multi-Function Cordless Vacuum & Mop

☑️ Cleans the entire home with ease

☑️ FlashDry self-cleaning system

☑️ Extended battery life & ZeroTangle brush (ideal for pet hair)

👉 Bringing a puppy home means extra cleaning! To make daily life easier, we use this at the breeding facility every day.

👉 It’s the ultimate tool for keeping your floors spotless and hygienic without the hassle.

Why We Recommend These Models ?

Let’s be honest: bringing a puppy home means a lot more cleaning! Between muddy paws and those unavoidable “little accidents” during potty training, your floors will be put to the test. At the breeding facility, these tools are our secret weapon for keeping the house spotless while saving time for what matters most: our dogs.

We specifically recommend these three models because they vacuum and mop at the same time, leaving your floors dry and sanitized in seconds. Most importantly, they feature dual-sided edge cleaning. Unlike standard cleaners, they reach right up against baseboards and into tight corners from both sides of the brush. Since puppies often leave messes right along the walls, this ensures no spot is ever missed, keeping your home perfectly hygienic everywhere!rush head. Since puppies often have “accidents” or leave muddy paw prints right along the walls, this feature ensures that no spot is missed and your home stays perfectly hygienic everywhere.

Colonel Gustave Dry Food

👉 Brand used at the breeding facility

☑️ The easiest option for daily life

Kibble: a practical and balanced solution

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Fresh Food (Dog Chef)

👉 We use Dog Chef occasionally with our adult dogs.

👉 Can be used as a topper with kibble to stimulate appetite.

☑️ More palatable
☑️ Ideal for adding variety to their diet
☑️ Highly enjoyed by dogs

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Portion Control

👉 Portions should always be adjusted based on your dog’s activity level.

☑️ Active dog (hunting, sports) → higher energy requirements
☑️ Calm dog → more moderate needs

👉 It is essential to observe your dog and adjust the quantities based on their physical condition.

Long Leash / Training Lead (Recall Training & Controlled Freedom)

☑️ Provides freedom while ensuring safety
☑️ Ideal for training the recall command
☑️ Perfect for young dogs

👉 Essential for outdoor outings if your dog’s recall is not yet reliable.

Leash (Hunter Convenience – Comfort & Durability)

☑️ Neoprene handle: very comfortable in hand, even during long walks
☑️ Rubber coating: excellent resistance to rain, mud, and wear and tear
☑️ Solid grip, even in wet weather

☑️ Non-slip design
☑️ Easy to clean

👉 Ideal for daily use, in all conditions

👉 Used by the breeding facility during our outings

Collar (Hunter Convenience – Comfort & Durability)

☑️ Rubber coating: resistant to rain, mud, and outdoor conditions
☑️ Flexible and comfortable for the dog (neoprene)
☑️ Very easy to clean

👉 Ideal for daily use, even in harsh conditions

👉 Used by the breeding facility during outings (size 32-40cm for our females)

Harness (RAIDLIGHT I-DOG – Comfort & Freedom of Movement)

☑️ Designed for active dogs (canicross, hiking, etc.)
☑️ Distributes pulling pressure across the body instead of the throat
☑️ Ideal for long walks
☑️ More comfortable than a collar for dogs that tend to pull

👉 Particularly suited for dynamic dogs like the Brittany Spaniel

👉 Often used with a long lead or an appropriate training leash

Why this type of harness?

👉 The Brittany Spaniel is an active dog with a strong hunting instinct

👉 They may naturally pull on the leash during outings

👉 This type of harness prevents any pressure on the throat

👉 It ensures better comfort, even when the dog is pulling

Remote Training Collar (PawPro – Long-Distance Communication)

☑️ Helps reinforce recall from a distance
☑️ Features beep, vibration, and stimulation modes
☑️ Adjustable intensity (vibration and stimulation) to suit each dog’s needs

👉 Useful for active dogs or those easily distracted outdoors

👉 Can be used as a supplement to long-leash training

🔥 Responsible Use

👉 This type of collar should always be used with discretion and care

👉 Beep and vibration modes should be prioritized first

👉 The intensity must be gradually adjusted to the dog’s individual sensitivity

👉 Proper use should never cause a pain response (such as yelping or panic)

💡 Good to Know

👉 We always recommend building a strong recall foundation first (through long-leash work and positive reinforcement)

👉 This type of tool is intended only as a complement to existing training

Brushing (Shedding Season)

☑️ Helps remove dead hair
☑️ Promotes a healthy and clean coatpropre

👉 During shedding season, daily brushing is recommended.

👉 Recommended maintenance tools:

☑️ FURminator (Undercoat): Ideal for effectively removing the undercoat.
☑️ Oval Rubber Curry Comb: Very durable and particularly practical (originally designed for horses).

Candure Nail Clippers: Precise and Easy to Use

☑️ Regularly check the length of the nails
☑️ Nails that are too long can cause discomfort for the dog

👉 The quick (the vein) grows along with the nail

👉 It is therefore important to keep them short for the dog’s comfort

💡 Special Case: Black Nails

👉 On black nails, the quick is difficult to see.

👉 A very practical complementary tool: : Electric Nail Filer (Grinder)

☑️ Allows you to shorten the nail gradually and safely
☑️ Ideal for avoiding cutting too short
☑️ More reassuring for beginners
☑️ Quiet and well-tolerated by dogs

👉 Allows for a clean, stress-free finish after clipping.

👉 Always go slowly and gradually.

👉 Never try to cut too short all at once.

Bathing (Occasional)

☑️ Shampoo used: Diamex Bubble Gum

👉 Bathing should not be done too frequently.

👉 This breed has a self-cleaning coat.

👉 We wash our dogs about 3 to 4 times a year maximum, with few exceptions.

👉 Example: rolling in something very dirty or smelly.

Dog Bathrobe (Lucky Paws – Ultra Absorbent)

☑️ Quickly absorbs moisture after a bath
☑️ Prevents the dog from staying wet for too long
☑️ Limits water splashing around the house

👉 Very practical after a bath or an outing in the rain

👉 Comfortable and easy to put on

👉 Allows for faster and more pleasant drying for the dog

Training Dummy / Fetch Bumper

☑️ Helps practice retrieving skills
☑️ Stimulates the natural hunting instinct
☑️ Ideal for search and find exercises

👉 Perfectly suited for the Brittany Spaniel

👉 Model used: Romneys Retriever Dummy 500g

☑️ Very robust
☑️ Floating (also ideal for water work)

⚠️ Important to Know

👉 The dummy is not a standard toy

👉 It should only be used for:

☑️ Retrieval exercises
☑️ Search games

👉 It should not be left lying around for the dog to access freely

💡 Why?

👉 This helps maintain:

☑️ Motivation
☑️ High interest
☑️ The value of the training session

🔥 Pro Tip

👉 Used correctly, the dummy becomes a powerful tool for learning and mental stimulation.

Search Dummy

☑️ Lighter weight, specifically designed for scent work
☑️ Ideal for search and tracking games
☑️ Easy to handle and hide

⚠️ Important to Know

👉 The dummy is not a standard toy

👉 It should only be used for:

☑️ Retrieval exercises
☑️ Search games

👉 It should not be left lying around for the dog to access freely

💡 Why?

👉 This helps maintain:

☑️ Motivation
☑️ High interest
☑️ The value of the training session

🔥 Pro Tip

👉 Used correctly, the dummy becomes a powerful tool for learning and mental stimulation.

Ball / Fetch Toy (Simple Activity)

☑️ An easy way to burn off your dog’s energy
☑️ Ideal for daily outings
☑️ A great complement to training dummy work

👉 Use interchangeably with other toys to keep activities varied.

Scent Games (Mental Stimulation)

☑️ Engages the dog’s natural sense of smell
☑️ Effectively provides mental exhaustion
☑️ Can be practiced indoors at home

👉 Example: hiding treats or objects

Chewing (Winding Down)

☑️ Helps channel energy
☑️ Promotes relaxation after physical activity
☑️ Ideal complement to mental stimulation

👉 Essential for a well-balanced dog