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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)

The Brittany is a tireless sporting dog packed into a medium frame — bred to hunt birds all day across French fields, and still wired with that nonstop energy. How you feed one has to keep pace with how hard they run.

Here is exactly how to feed a Brittany on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the clean animal protein that fuels their drive and the nutrition that protects their joints, coat, and eyes.

  • Adult weight30–40 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyVery High
  • Lifespan12–14 years
  • CoatFlat or wavy, orange-and-white — seasonal shedder
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A healthy Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)
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What a Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)'s body needs

Every Brittany (Brittany Spaniel) trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • High-drive sporting athlete

    Needs: High-quality animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and steady, all-day stamina — the clean energy a working Brittany runs on, without carb fillers that spike and crash.

  • Hip dysplasia risk

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real meat, organ and ground bone supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin, and omega-3s help calm joint inflammation — while keeping an active dog lean takes load off the hips.

  • Wavy coat that sheds seasonally

    Needs: Omega-3 fatty acids

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, supporting that soft orange-and-white coat through spring and fall shedding.

  • Prone to cataracts & eye changes

    Needs: Whole-food antioxidants

    Minimally processed raw delivers nutrients in their natural form rather than heat-degraded — supporting overall eye and cellular health as a Brittany ages.

  • Sensitive, easily-bored soul

    Needs: A consistent, digestible diet

    A clean, low-filler diet on a steady schedule keeps digestion settled, so a sensitive Brittany feels their best for the training and play they crave.

How much to feed a Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)

Quick answer: a healthy adult Brittany (Brittany Spaniel) (30–40 lb) needs about 4.5–6.0 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
30 lb 4.5 oz 2.3 oz
33 lb 5.0 oz 2.5 oz
36 lb typical Brittany (Brittany Spaniel) 5.4 oz 2.7 oz
39 lb 5.9 oz 2.9 oz
40 lb 6.0 oz 3.0 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)

For a Brittany we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — fed as a full meal or as a topper while you transition.

Lean single proteins like Chicken or Wild-Caught Cod suit this athletic build and any sensitivity, while richer Beef helps fuel a hard-hunting or underweight Brittany. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Brittany (Brittany Spaniel) by life stage

  • Puppy: Brittany puppies are growing athletes — feed roughly 5–7% of current body weight split across 3–4 meals a day to fuel development without overfeeding. Steady, lean growth supports healthy hips on a dog built to run.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, easy-to-find waist across two meals, and scale the amount up on heavy hunting or running days. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust to body condition, not the bag.
  • Senior: Activity eases but appetite often doesn't. Trim portions to prevent weight gain, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into joint- and omega-rich nutrition for aging hips and eyes.

Common Brittany (Brittany Spaniel) concerns — and the diet connection

  • Hip dysplasiaLargely genetic, but a lean body plus joint nutrients (glucosamine from real bone and cartilage, plus omega-3) helps support comfort and mobility in an active breed.
  • Coat & seasonal sheddingA whole-food, omega-rich diet feeds the skin barrier from within, supporting a healthy coat through the spring and fall shed.
  • Eye health (cataract tendency)Minimally processed raw preserves natural antioxidants and nutrients that support overall cellular and eye health as a Brittany ages.
  • Lean muscle & energyA working Brittany runs on clean animal protein and fat for sustained stamina and muscle maintenance — not on carbohydrate fillers.
  • Healthy weightActive dogs can still gain weight when fed by appetite; measured raw feeding to body condition keeps a Brittany lean and eases load on the joints.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Brittany (Brittany Spaniel): what to know

A Brittany burns through energy in bursts — fetch, running, hiking, hunting — so they need calorie-dense, highly digestible food that turns into lean muscle, not a belly full of filler. Feed on a set schedule twice a day rather than free-feeding, since active dogs work up an appetite and can put on weight when meals are left out.

Match the portion to the day: a Brittany that hunted or ran for hours needs more than one that lounged. Weigh meals instead of eyeballing them, feel for an easy-to-find waist, and adjust every few weeks as activity shifts with the seasons.

Brittany (Brittany Spaniel) feeding questions

How much should I feed my Brittany?
A healthy adult Brittany (30–40 lb) needs roughly 4.5–6 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean waistline and add a little more on heavy hunting or running days.
What is the best food for an active, athletic Brittany?
A complete freeze-dried raw diet of clean animal protein gives a sporting dog the steady, all-day stamina they need without filler. Lean proteins like Chicken or Cod suit most Brittanys, with richer Beef for the hardest-working days.
How do I switch my Brittany to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. It is rich and calorie-dense, so start at the lower end of the range and adjust to your dog's activity and body condition.
Does a Brittany need joint or coat supplements?
Many benefit from joint support given the breed's hip dysplasia risk and athletic life, and omega support helps that wavy coat through seasonal shedding. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ already provides natural glucosamine and omega-3 as a foundation.
Why is feeding on a schedule important for a Brittany?
These energetic dogs work up a real appetite and can gain weight if food is left out all day. Two measured meals on a set schedule keeps portions honest and digestion settled for a sensitive breed.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.