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Brittany spaniel

American  

noun

  1. one of a French breed of large spaniels developed as a game pointer, having a reddish-brown and white or orange and white coat.

Etymology

Origin of Brittany spaniel

First recorded in 1930–35

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Avvy, their Brittany spaniel, responds to commands in English, French, and Czech.

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