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Brittany
8.2
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👉 Sweet and highly trainable bird dog - but needs serious daily exercise and will become anxious and destructive in a sedentary household.

Compact energetic and sweet-tempered. One of the most popular bird dogs.

Year 1 Cost Estimate
$3,200 to $6,000
Includes purchase, first-year vet care, vaccines, spay/neuter, and supplies. Rescue path costs significantly less — take the quiz to see both paths.
Pros
Very gentle and sweet-natured Highly trainable and eager Good with children
Cons
Needs serious daily exercise Can be high-strung Not for sedentary owners
Health Issues
Hip dysplasia Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Disc disease

Full health screening checklist included in the paid report.

✓ No common insurance restrictions
🐶 Rescue: Sometimes found in rescue
Recommended Starter Kit
MidWest iCrate 36" Dog Crate →Rabbitgoo No-Pull Dog Harness →Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy →KONG Classic Dog Toy →Nina Ottosson Puzzle Feeder →Bully Sticks Bulk Pack →Furhaven Orthopedic Dog Bed →Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush →Zesty Paws 8-in-1 Multivitamin Chews →Cosequin Joint Supplement →

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Rescue vs Breeder cost split, 3-year projection, training timeline, and breeder checklist are in the full report.

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