Description:
Holly came to us from a hoarding situation where the owner with good intentions that let it get out of hand. She is a very sweet loving girl that would make a great addition to your family!

3/11/15 Foster Update:
She has a permanent injury on one of her back legs but it doesn't slow her down one bit. It has been checked out by the vet and does not pose her any danger. She is able to enjoy running around like it doesn't even exist. Nothing can slow this sweet girl down!

1/13/15 FOSTER UPDATE: 

• Appearance White coat, medium-length hair, medium-sized dog, about 30 pounds

• Energy Level Holly is definitely high energy puppy. So like most she could run for hours on end. She needs to be in a very active home and not left alone to long during the day.

• Adaptability Holly is very adaptable. She became used to the routine at our house after just about a week.

• Behaviors Holly is not fully house-trained yet. She doesn't go to the bathroom when she has the chance, although she is getting better about scratching at the door when she needs to go out. She is very private about going to the bathroom. She will not go to the bathroom on a leash, and will try to get far away from you when she wants to do her business. Because of this she doesn't do well in an apartment setting where she can't be off-leash frequently. She also loves to chew things -- shoes, trash, you name it! We are working on this with her.

• Human Social Skills Holly is extremely sweet and very friendly both with people and dogs. She does play bite sometimes when she's bored -- there's no aggression involved, it's just because she wants to play. So a good rope toy is everyone’s best friend.

• Animal Social Skills Holly LOVES other dogs. She loves to play more than any dog I've ever seen. She would do best in a house with other dogs.

• Obedience Holly knows how to sit, and we are working with her on learning other skills.

• Training Holly is not house-trained, and is having a bit of trouble in this department. We are working with her though!

• Personality Quirks Holly is very, very sweet! She shows no aggression whatsoever. She is very loyal -- she follows me around the house wherever I go and is a wonderful companion. She loves to jump around and run at the dog park. She would be a great dog for someone looking for a playmate for one of their dogs!

• Ideal Home Holly's ideal home would be with a family with other dogs and a backyard. She has a lot of energy, so she needs someone who can take the time to give her the exercise she needs. She LOVES the dog park, so would be great for someone who likes to go to the dog park frequently. She is also such a dog-lover I can't imagine her being the only dog in the house. While she shows no aggression whatsoever, she probably shouldn't be in a house with small children right now since she does play-bite sometimes. Until she gets fully house-trained she needs to go to a home with a lot of patience that can work with her on this.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Brittany may be the fruit of a crossing between the Orange & White Setter and some not clearly identified French dog. This hearty hunting dog probably originated in Brittany, a province in France. The Brittany was first shown in that country in 1896. A versatile hunter, the Brittany is one of the most popular pointing breeds for bird hunting. Its official recognition dated from 1938, so before receiving a standard, the Brittany underwent several changes of fortune. In some countries the breed is referred to as a Brittany Spaniel, however in the United States it is referred to as just Brittany. The Brittany is intelligent, and easy to handle and train for hunting. It is a loving and gentle animal; obedient and always eager to please. Happy and alert. This breed is a very active and enthusiastic hunter. Affectionate. Independent - it is a free-thinker. Good-natured and easy to care for. Some are nervous or hyperactive. This dog can become timid if treated roughly. Socialize extensively as a puppy. The Brittany likes to roam. They are good with children if they are raised with them from puppyhood. It adapts to all types of terrain: woods, plains or hills. It's resistant to cold and damp conditions. It is used especially for hunting woodcock, partridge, and hare, and is always active, enthusiastic, and untiring. It also has an outstanding instinct for retrieving from water. The Brittany has earned great popularity among millions of hunters because of its moderate size, which allows hunters to transport them easily. Because of its jolly character, it is also popular as a companion dog. It has a life-expectancy of 10-12 years.