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PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2007 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, that's what we've read over here too. I have a feeling I saw other reasons too - can't remember where. Something to do with Greek Mythology and Diana the Huntress I think. I certainly have never heard of the previous theory you mentioned about one puppy born short tailed being so much in demand that the breeder cut the others off. That seems a bit far fetched to me. Wink Any idea where we could find out more theories? - it's quite interesting I think.
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PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joel Vance, in his wonderful book 'Bobs, Brush and Brittanies' states
"the first naturally tail-less Brittany, the only pointing spaniel (he is referring to the old categorisation), allegedly didn't exist until 1850, in the Breton town of Pontivy" Unquote.

I also love how he refer to the Breton as Gods gun dog.
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PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, he was right, without a shadow of a doubt Laughing
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