I just put my 13.5-year-old Brittany down to relieve her of a losing struggle with bone cancer but I want to join the chorus of voices advocating for the breed.
As others have said, Brittanies are easy to live with. I've always lived in small-to-medium sized cities and the Brittany is an especially good breed when you're trying to hit that balance between field-capability and in-town livability. Mine absolutely loved to be inside with her people and her couch.
Dixie could be hard-headed when her birdiness overcame her training and good sense but that drive also made her a tireless and effective pointer. She was a big runner and needed daily exercise, but I expected that after having met her parents and understanding the nature of her field-trial lineage.
There's a pretty big hole in my life right now and I will be mourning Dixie for some time to come. But when it's time to bring a puppy back into our lives, I will be seeking out another Brittany without hesitation.
