Our Epagneuls Bretons

(Called "French Brittanys" but correctly named Epagneul Breton)

Basically the Epagneul Breton is the Brittany...it is only in the USA and Canada that there is a discrimination against black pigmentation (mostly due to preference and misunderstandings over many years).  And while Roans and ticking patterns have always been present in the breed, there is a tendency to select away from these patterns in much of the USA with exhibitors often struggling with getting a look by the judge.  Roan & ticking is very popular and much desired in France to help maintain pigmentation where it is heavily penalized for lack of nose color (butterfly nose) or lip color, and dogs are disqualified if they have no eye patches or any white spot on the ear.   Black pigment is slower in migrating to the distal body regions.  For this reason you will often see more Black pigmented noses slower at filling in, might be a reason why the French focus on Roans to circumvent this problem.

I do not have many UKC events in my part of the country open to EB and so participate in AKC hunt tests and Field trials, and I have shown in IABCA events which use the FCI breed standard 95 as well as shows in Mexico where they are an FCI member country.  Recently (since 2005) the Club de l'Epagneul Breton du Quebec, Inc. has stated to hold events under FCI regulations and classifications in conjunction with the Canine Federation of Canada the other legally recognized animal registry.

Otherwise the two breeds are pretty similar at least in working traits, temperament, and trainability.  Some strains of imported dogs have a definite flat quartering pattern that is highly desirable, but buy all means this is not as set a trait as some would have you think.  Patterns can vary widely and it is the training and rapport that the dog and handler have as a team that can make the difference.  Its the looks and the genetics that can be very dissimilar.  Same genetic origins, but looking very different ! ! !

Be sure that whomever you get a dog from has been checking for health issues and have them recorded with one of the major health database registries like OFA, Canine Eye Registry Foundation, where you as a potential buyer can verify that the information is correct as advertised.

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	UCI- International Champion  Scarole du Hameau de Sorny, TAN, OFA Fair (Ch.-IB,Tr.  Far du Hameau de Sorny x  Nathe de Saint Alamo TAN)   She is a bold and assertive hunter, has a very intense point. Like Robbie she is intent and driven and has transmitted this boldness to pups in her first litter.
	FCI Mexico Champion  9/2004 UCI International Champion Tehbelle du Buisson de Choisel, T.A.N., OFA Good (Heol de Sous les Viviers, Trialer x Pitchoune du Buisson de Choisel) Tehbelle is another very settled gal, content in all situations, and intense and driven when it comes to game.   She earned her TAN certificate under G. Veenendaal(NL).
	Titan des Deux Moulins,  OFA Good (Ch. P,A,IT  Fanch de Saint Lubin x  Paula des Deux Moulins)   "Titan" was a very slow maturing male, he is a good hunter even though he is not finished in his training and has good character and temperament.  He has a very chiseled head piece, very round ribcage, and a moderate loin.  He is available for stud to approved females, he does produce natural bobtail pups.
	CFC Can. Ch. Ululani du Petit Odon, OFA Good (Phenix du Bosquet de la Mordoree, Tr, Exc.N.E. x Polden du Petit Odon) "Lani" has exceptional ground speed, and very good nose.  She is on the lower limit for size, is of "Cobb" type.  Could use tighter feet.. Proclaimed "Tres, Tres Breton" by France judge S. Desserne, with 3 different CACS taking a 2nd place in the Gun Dog Group May 2009.
	Ulu de Wyngold, OFA Good (Ch.-CS,IB Jixy de Rocancourt, Trialer x Rubis du Clos de Becassier)   "Cody" is a smaller male that had a poor start in his first home.  He has produced very nice pups in his first litters and his semen chills and ships well. Currently available at Stud in Manitoba, Canada.
	FCI World Champion 2007 FCI Mexico Champion 5/2007 Ailia du Buisson de Choisel, Dys. A (Tibere du Buisson de Choisel, Exc. N.E.  x Rapsodie du Buisson de Choisel)   "Ali" is a settled and well adjusted girl. She has a strong passion to hunt and is a natural retriever.  She will compliment our program.
	Berenger de Wyngold   (Tango du Hameau de Sorny x Midtvejs Nelly)   "Bernie"  had an exceptional point and staunchness for a 6 month old, very high head in carriage.   Has a well rounded and deep chest for his young age.  Very nice bone and substance.  May prove to be an exceptional dog when mature.