Epagnol Breton

This breed is due to its appearance to the English hunters, who in the XIX century arrived to persecute the beast in Brittany and left their dogs there. When they were crossed with the local animals of Breton farmers, a species such as Epaniola Breton was born. Only in 1907 was organized by the official club of admirers of the breed, which introduced the standards of external signs concerning it. The full name adopted in the circles of dog lovers is British epaniol.

Appearance of Appaniol Breton

Representatives of this breed have a wide head with an elongated muzzle and a round skull. The nose is straight, without a sharp transition to the frontal part. Thin, fitting lips. Eyes are kind, golden-brown and in harmony with the general color of the animal. Short and high ears are covered with thick and wavy hair. The constitution resembles a slightly elongated square, there is an average long neck, a powerful back and a flat, tight belly. Hunting genes affect the legs, which the dog epaniol breton muscular and straight. The tail is often short and slender. Wool with medium-thick hair, straight, sometimes wavy. Color often consists of three colors, among which black, brown and white predominate.

There are many kinds of representatives of this breed, among which the following are very popular:

1. Picardy epaniol . It reaches a height of about 65 centimeters, has a somewhat elongated coat, thick and stiff. Color is represented by a mixture of white, reddish-brown and yellowish colors with blotches. Dark brown eyes and wide nostrils. It is adapted for baiting the swamp game, as it is distinguished by endurance, an ideal instinct and an easy physique.
2. French epaniol . Rectangular head with a slightly convex forehead smoothly passes into a massive neck and strong chest. The back is powerful and straight. The maximum height is about 61 cm. The dense and straight coat adheres to the body and lengthens on the ears, tail, underside of the abdomen and chest. Color, mostly white, with inclusions of red - brown spots. He is a wonderful friend, because he has a loyal, calm and sensitive nature.
3. Blue Picardian epaniol . The tallest representative of the species, reaching 65cm in height. Extremely strong and hardy dog. Color predominantly black with frequent white patches. Because of the ebb of the wool, it is often called blue.

Care for epanyol

The main advice on the content of the representatives of this breed are:

• observance of hygiene of the mouth and ears;
• timely combing and bathing;
• preference is given to a specially produced diet, in which all the components necessary for the dog are balanced according to age and state of health;
• adherence to a clear meal schedule and abundant drinking;
• daily, long walks with active games.

Training

The Britonian epaniol is extremely easy to train under the condition of constant attention from the owner. In view of innate hunting instinct prefers classes related to the search for objects, swimming in water. Also, one should not neglect the lessons of training the flair and fixing. Representatives of this species are very obedient and attentive, they have a balanced and easy-to-control character, which has a very positive effect on the training process.

Puppies eponaule Breton will be a wonderful gift for families in which there are children. Their indefatigable energy and excitement will come at the same time in games with the child. A friendly and not rancorous nature will save you from possible physical and psychological trauma.