It all began with a Brittany.
Opal was the first bird-dog in the family. My girlfriend Catherine bought her before we started dating. Catherine will tell you I fell in love with Opal before I did her, I disagree. It was simultaneous.
Many people ask about her black and white coloration. The American Brittany standard does not recognize the black gene. Opal is a Epagneul Breton, or a French Brittany. French Brittanys tend to be a little bit smaller and do recognize the black gene. Both American and French standards allow the orange and white coloration. You can determine the line by the color of the nose. French Brittanys will have a black nose and Americans will have a pink nose.
Opal is, and always has been, the dominant dog in the pack. She's a typical happy Brittany with a heart of gold. She's not much a hunter but that's likely my fault as her prey drive is as good as any. Opal enjoys playing fetch, barking at anyone who rings the doorbell and eating everyone's food.
Opal was the first bird-dog in the family. My girlfriend Catherine bought her before we started dating. Catherine will tell you I fell in love with Opal before I did her, I disagree. It was simultaneous.
Many people ask about her black and white coloration. The American Brittany standard does not recognize the black gene. Opal is a Epagneul Breton, or a French Brittany. French Brittanys tend to be a little bit smaller and do recognize the black gene. Both American and French standards allow the orange and white coloration. You can determine the line by the color of the nose. French Brittanys will have a black nose and Americans will have a pink nose.
Opal is, and always has been, the dominant dog in the pack. She's a typical happy Brittany with a heart of gold. She's not much a hunter but that's likely my fault as her prey drive is as good as any. Opal enjoys playing fetch, barking at anyone who rings the doorbell and eating everyone's food.