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Brittanys in Montreal, right now
We aren't tracking any adoptable Brittanys in or near Montreal at the moment. Listings update regularly as Quebec rescues take in new dogs, and a Brittany in Montreal typically gets adopted within days of being posted. Browse the full Quebec dogs list to see Brittanys in other Quebec cities, or save this page and check back soon.
Adopting a Brittany in Quebec
Brittanys, known in French as the épagneul breton, appear in Quebec rescue occasionally and usually from hunting homes. They are compact pointing gundogs and among the most energetic dogs of their size.
A pointer in a spaniel-sized package
A Brittany runs thirty to forty pounds and has the stamina of a much larger gundog. They need an hour or more of hard daily exercise plus mental work, and an under-exercised Brittany is restless, vocal and hard to live with. Running, hiking and scent work all suit them.
They are sensitive and soft compared with many gundogs, and they respond badly to harsh handling. They are also strongly people-oriented and do poorly kennelled or left alone for long days, which is worth asking about if the dog comes from a working home.
What to ask a rescue about
Ask whether the dog has lived indoors, with children and with other animals. A dog that has only known field and kennel life needs a settling-in period rather than being treated as a finished pet. Ask too about noise sensitivity, since gun-shy dogs from hunting backgrounds are not uncommon and it affects how they handle fireworks and storms.
For health, ask about hips and about epilepsy, which occurs in the breed. The medium feathered coat needs regular brushing and holds damp, and the ears want checking and drying after wet walks.
What adopting a dog in Quebec actually involves
Quebec dog rescue runs through a handful of regional shelters rather than a dense network of breed-specific groups. The Montreal SPCA is the largest, and the SPA de la Mauricie in Trois-Rivières and the SPA de l’Estrie in Sherbrooke carry most of the rest. Expect the process to run primarily in French, including listings and application forms, even where staff are bilingual. Say at first contact if you would rather work in English, and ask for the adoption contract in a language you can read before signing.
Housing is the step rescues care most about. Most Quebec households rent, often in a plex or a walk-up, and the shortage of rentals that accept animals is one of the reasons shelters cite most often for surrender. Get your landlord’s permission in writing before you apply. One piece of local context worth knowing: since 2015, animals in Quebec are not property. Article 898.1 of the Code civil du Québec describes them as sentient beings with biological needs, which is the backdrop to how rescues here write their contracts.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable dog across the province on Dog Adoption Quebec.
The rescues that most often list Brittanys across Quebec are Montreal SPCA, SPA de la Mauricie, and SPA de l'Estrie. For breed-specific background, the Canadian Kennel Club is a useful reference.
Brittany Adoption FAQ — Montreal
How many Brittanies are available for adoption in Montreal?
As of September 2026, there are no Brittanies listed in Montreal rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Brittanies are among the rarer dogs in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Brittany mix.
Where can I adopt a Brittany near me in Quebec?
LocalPetFinder gathers adoptable Brittanys from the Quebec organizations we track, including the Montreal SPCA, the SPA de la Mauricie in Trois-Rivières and the SPA de l’Estrie in Sherbrooke, into one list. Quebec dog inventory is small compared with its cat inventory, so this list moves and it is worth checking back or setting an alert rather than assuming nothing is available.
Is a Brittany a spaniel?
Only by name. The breed is commonly called a Brittany Spaniel but it points game rather than flushing it, which makes it functionally a pointer, and several registries dropped "Spaniel" from the name for exactly that reason. It matters practically because the working style, and the stamina that goes with it, is a pointer’s rather than a spaniel’s.
How much exercise does a Brittany need?
Far more than the size suggests. A thirty to forty pound Brittany has the stamina of a much larger gundog, so plan on an hour or more of hard daily exercise plus mental work such as scent games. Under-exercised they become restless and vocal, and that is the usual reason one reaches rescue.
How much does it cost to adopt a Brittany in Montreal?
Adopting a Brittany in Montreal typically costs $300 to $700, and puppies usually carry a premium at $500 to $900. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older dogs are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the dog: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Buying the same breed from a registered breeder generally runs well over $1,000, usually with a waitlist. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
Are these Brittanies for sale in Montreal?
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Brittany here comes from a Montreal rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $2,000 to $5,000 or more to buy a Brittany from a breeder. If you searched "brittany for sale montreal" or "brittany puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy a Brittany in Montreal, and should I?
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Brittany breeder typically charges $2,000 to $5,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Brittany costs $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap brittany-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in Montreal, adopting a rescue Brittany is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.
Are there free Brittanies in Montreal, or brittanies under $500?
Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Brittany in Montreal typically costs $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free brittany listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.
Are there Brittany puppies in Montreal, or only adults?
Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Brittanies arriving in Montreal rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Brittany puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.
Where can I find a Brittany near me in Montreal?
Start with the listings on this page, which pull from Montreal rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving Montreal will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.