Sporting Group

Brittany

Brittany is a medium dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 30–40 lb, height is 17.5–20.5 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Bright, Fun-loving, Upbeat.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Brittany dog
Photo: Ron Armstrong (SheltieBoy) from Helena, MT, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan12–14 years
Weight30–40 lb
SizeMediumGroupSporting Group

Height

17.5–20.5 in

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

4 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 35 lb is about the same as the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as wavy, double, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 4 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 31 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Brittany is 30–40 lb.

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