Brittanys are absolutely the smartest, sweetest and often most comical dogs. We asked our e-news readers to share photos and stories of those fun and funny things their dogs do. Brittanys who sit in flower pots and on their people, carry toys and other special objects everywhere with them, sing to their owners and watch TV… those quirky behaviors seem to make our dogs more lovable and special!

Here are some highlights of the responses we received. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. Follow the ABR Facebook page to see more! Our Brittany-loving followers frequently share those special moments that make us all smile.

Enjoying My Spa Day

Always Ready to Ride!

Miss Maggie Sings the Blues

I Sit Where I Want

Watching Kitty "TV"... for Hours

Never Enough Pillows

Tug of War!

A Potted Britt

I Bring My Wooly Everywhere

"Helping" Mom Pay the Bills

FEATURING YOUR BRITTANY

ON AN ADVENTURE

Don't forget to include your dog's name and the location!

Pictured here: Jasper and his mom at Crater Lake

EMAIL PHOTOS TO: social.networks@americanbrittanyrescue.org

Have you noticed your dog scratching more often or even sneezing? Like us, dogs can have allergies too!

What causes allergies?

Simply put, allergies are an overreaction of your dog’s immune system to a particular allergen. Dogs can have allergies to things in the environment (like seasonal allergies) or foods they ingest (like chicken). 

What are the symptoms?

 Signs of allergies can be:

• Generalized itchiness
• A localized “hot spot”
• Sneezing
• Swelling of the face, ears, lips, or eyelids
• Hives
• Digestive system upset leading to vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Ear infections are often a secondary symptom (The Connection Between Your Dog’s Ear Infections and Allergies)

How do I know what my dog is allergic to?

Finding the root cause of the allergy can be a tedious task! Keeping careful notes about your dog’s activities and diet will help. 

Intradermal tests and blood (RAST) tests can be used to diagnose environmental allergies. 

The most accurate way to diagnose food allergies is with an elimination diet. There are different kinds of elimination diets, and you will need to work with your vet to determine what your dog needs.

How do I treat my dog’s allergies?

Depending on the type of allergy, treatments include: 

• Anti-inflammatories and antihistamines to provide quick relief
• Topical medications or shampoos
• Desensitization therapy
• Nutrition change

Are Brittanys particularly prone to allergies?

Britts are just as susceptible to allergies as other breeds. Unfortunately, as with humans allergies in dogs are quite common and they can develop at any age. 

For more information: Allergies in Dogs

In 2019, I adopted Garbi, a Brittany rescue from Spain. He replaced Rusty, my first Brittany rescue who died in 2017. He was 10 years old. Garbi will be 13 in October. He is the sweetest dog, and I really love him. He is very smart, loyal and affectionate. We go camping together, and I take him to the dog park every day so he can socialize with other dogs. I renamed him Rusty because I kept calling him that from habit. He knows his name and is happy in our home. 

Rusty makes life better for me. I am 78 years old now and need a friend. Rusty is my buddy. I am so happy to have him in my life. Thanks to American Brittany Rescue.

-        Louis S., Washington 

We were fortunate to adopt Bennie. We had a wonderful experience with [ABR volunteers] Rebecca Wallace, Mariann Jackson, and Deb Giesler. Bennie has come a long way. We just love him so much. He's very bonded with us as well.

-        Denise B., Illinois

ABOUT AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE

American Brittany Rescue, Inc. is an organization that was formed in 1991 as a cooperative effort of Brittany owners, breeders, trainers, and fanciers who ABR believes have a responsibility not only for their own dogs and the dogs they produce, but for the breed as a whole.

THE AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE MISSION

ABR's mission is to provide the leadership and expertise via a network of trained volunteers to take in stray, abandoned, surrendered and/or impounded purebred Brittanys, provide them with foster care, health and temperament screening, an opportunity for any necessary rehabilitation and to assure their health and placement into new homes. In order to fulfill this mission, ABR's volunteers remain flexible and adaptable to current and future business environments and they remain dedicated to the organization.  

ABR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Terry Mixdorf, President

Michelle Falkinburg, Vice President

Joe Herslip, Secretary

Terrie Johnson, Treasurer

Sandra Oelschlegel, Chair

Deb Grove

Melissa Tapply DiLello

Wendy Boyce

Becca Whitley

AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE E-NEWSLETTER TEAM

Brittany Boler

Jeannine Connors

Judie Cutting

Kristin Davis

Rebecca Sweet

Melissa Tapply DiLello

Debra White