(AKC) recognized the breed, then known as the Brittany Spaniel, in 1934. The breed first became popular in the United States in the 1940s, and today is No. 28 on theAKC’s most popular dog breed list. Their versatility is part of what makes them so popular. Unlike many breeds, ...
The breed first arrived in America in 1931. It was added to the AKC in 1934, where it was first designated as a Brittany spaniel. The French and American versions of the breed grew apart during the later parts of the 20th century. They took on distinct characteristics—with the American l...