The Epagneul Breton aka French Brittany is the smallest of the pointing breeds. They were developed in the French province of Brittany (specifically Callac) in the 1800s.

Many persons find the Epagneul Breton's varied coloration unique and their overall appearance pleasing to the eye. The dogs are medium sized (30#-40# & 18 1/2"-20 1/2" to the shoulder) with a fine coat of white and orange, white and black, white and liver, or tricolor combinations in liver or black, mixed with the traditional white and orange. Pigmentation in the nose, feet, lips and eyelids of the Epagneul Breton is typically quite dark, approaching black; although some representatives possess a liver or orange pigmentation in the nose which is consistent with their coloration in the coat. Epagneul Bretons are sometimes born tailless, but usually have a short docked tail. They possess a Continental spaniel-type head, built harmoniously on a solid but not weighty frame. The whole is compact and well-knit, without undue heaviness, while staying sufficiently elegant. The dog is vigorous, the look is bright and the expression intelligent. The general aspect is COBBY as tall as it is long (fit's in a box), full of energy and owner pleasing.

Epagneul Bretons are a versital pointing dog adapting to any environment, they are hunted in the hot Arizona sun to the frigid Minnesota winters on any game over any terrain. The breed in general is intensley birdy, precocious in revealing its hunting passion, it's remarkable in its search for game, its rolling gait, its scenting ability, its ranging in the field, its spontaneity and duration of pointing, its retrieving, and its aptitude for training. They are fast and light on their feet, using the wind intellegently as they cover ground, periodically checking back to their handler as they search for game.

Epagneul Bretons have the unique quality of being exceptional gun dogs, as well as wonderful family companions. They are able to spend a day in the field hunting to a day on the couch relaxing. Fanciers of the Epagneul Breton breed in the United States continue to strive to maintain and protect the breed as it has been developed, maintained and produced in France, the country of origin. In keeping with the French methods and tradition of breeding, selection and training, Bretonniers in America strive to meet the dual dog concept of producing a superior hunter which is attractive in appearance, sound in physical conformation and which makes an excellent companion for the family unit.

The UKC officially separated the American Brittany and Epagneul Breton breeds in 2002, so that a studbook for pure Epagneul Bretons can now be maintained for perpetuity in the Untied States. The original UKC Breed Standard for the Epagneul Breton which was originally published in 2002 was much closer to the FCI Standard for the breed, but was not entirely accurate. However, in 2007 at the request of Club Epagneul Breton-United States as the parent club for the Epagneul Breton breed, the United Kennel Club, Inc. (UKC) agreed to modify the official conformation standard for the Epagneul Breton as employed in the United States, so that it now accurately mirrors FCI Standard No. 95 for the Epagneul Breton. This was an important step, because it made the breed's conformation standard the same as that employed in France and throughout the world. This official UKC conformation standard effective as of 2007 now represents a proper and accurate conformation standard for the Epagneul Breton breed. It also contains various illustrations in the appendix to the standard to help the consumer understand various aspects of canine anatomy. These illustrations contained in the UKC conformation standard were specifically licensed for use by Jean Louvet, of France who composed them.