The Brittany Forum

Victoria · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:51 am Post subject:

Guy, that about sums it up beautifully. I want to know why historically the breed was docked. These actions do not come from whimsy. I will never reconcile myself to a full tailed Breton, sorry!!
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doganjo · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:41 am Post subject:

The breed started from Les Fougeres to my understanding, which was a 'high sprited, naturally short tailed hunting dog' I imagine that is where the bobtail gene came from
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guy · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

Brittany -

Body Bone Bum Brevity Brains Beauty
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Victoria · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject:

guy · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:

Brave is good

perhaps bright eyed - but that introduces a non B word.

Bouncy sprigs to mind - but 'Buoyant' may be better
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Victoria · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

Bouyant, yes!!! Beloved, beau, bijou, bienveillant, bute?
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guy · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject:

whilst they are beloved - it does not define the breed - but as they are 'loving' we could have a word starting with B to cover that bit.
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guy · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject:

you edited your post Laughing

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Victoria · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject:

Hehehehehehehhehehe!!!!!! Beatific?
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doganjo · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:59 am Post subject:

Might I point out you are digressing. If you want adjectives for teh breed why not start up a new thread.

As to Cob and tails - they have to go hand in hand. (pun Laughing

) I can't remember when they started docking, perhaps Patricia can help?
Annie

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