If bereft of the attention he feels he so richly deserves, then he is liable to find an occupation or job of his own choosing and one that may not be pleasing to you. As with most highly intelligent breeds, Brittanys must be given something to do to keep them busy and that something should be of your choosing. Left alone for long periods of time Brittanys can become bored, which can result in problem behavior such as digging or chewing or excessive barking. All of these behaviors are generally nothing more than symptoms of boredom and frustration. Those of you who do take the time will find that Brittanys are not only affectionate and loving, but have the potential to be wonderful field, obedience, agility or flyball partners.
Many people think that the Brittany is a hyper breed.
Yes, they are a very active as a rule, just like most of the sporting breeds, and that is because even today, they are bred for running and stamina in the field. Brittanys require exercise every day, for two reasons. They love to run, and 2. The exercise is healthy for them. Luckily though because of their compact size they don t require a huge yard or acreage.