We have been fortunate to share our lives with some remarkable dogs. We honor their memories and are forever grateful for the joy they brought to our lives.
Vixen de la Savane Rouge Ondulante
6/15/2004 — 8/16/2013
Vixie, a half-sister to our Tess, belonged to our son's family. She and Tess spent many hours together as puppies playing in our back yard in the water and later, training and hunting together. Vixie was a high energy hunter who was gentle and loving with children.
Gone but not forgotten ...
Blaze's Sandi Babe
5/12/1995 — 5/3/2010
Sandi was our first Epagneul Breton and a loyal companion for 15 years. She was an outstanding natural hunter in her prime and led us on countless successful hunts. In her later years, she was a constant companion and had an endearing habit of meeting us at the door with a toy in her mouth, or she would squeal and run around frantically until she found a toy to greet us. Our love affair with the Epagneul Breton began with Sandi.
Blaze's LaBelle
8/17/1990 — 3/21/2003
We brought Belle into our lives when we visited an English Setter breeder and our kids couldn't leave without a puppy. We lived in Minnesota at that time where pheasant, grouse and woodcock were the game of choice. Belle was a determined hunter who would sometimes disappear in cornfields for hours, apparently on point waiting for someone to flush her birds. She suffered with arthritis and heart problems in her later years but remained a lovable companion and is still remembered dearly.
Titus des Plaines Dauxeenes
9/19/2002 — 5/25/2016
Titus came to us from Plum Creek Kennels when he was in his prime as a hunter and stud dog, and he quickly became a beloved member of our family. His prey drive and natural abilities as a hunter were remarkable, but we will remember him most for his gentle, sweet temperament, his passion for birds, and his fighting spirit as he neared the end of life. Titus's page...
TAN Vetessa de la Savane Rouge Ondulante MH
6/22//2004 — 4/6/2021
Tess was our second Epagneul Breton and the one who got us involved in field training and competition. She was a worthy competitor in field trials and hunt tests, earning her AKC Junior, Senior and Master Hunter titles. She was fast as the wind and steady as an oak in her prime, harvesting countless birds in the field over the years. She inspired us to become involved in the national breed club and to become breeders. Although she never had puppies of her own, she played the role of Grumpy Aunt Tess who scolded the puppies when they got too rowdy and taught them to respect their elders. Tess had a gigantic heart and spirit and was a fighter up to the end. She was part of our family for almost 17 years and is dearly missed. Tessie's page...
TAN Ellie de Pays du Soleil MH
4/10/2009 — 7/21/2021
We chose Ellie from our first litter with Rosie and Titus and were blessed with her presence for over 12 years. She was an excellent hunter, earning her AKC Master Hunter title at two years old. She will be remembered most for her sweet, lovable personality and her exceptional talents for hunting and mothering. She helped continue the legacy of her champion ancestors by producing 27 beautiful puppies over the years. She was dearly loved and is dearly missed. Ellie's page...
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TAN Josephine des Qui Coule Hannahatchee MH
2/24/2014 - 5/21/2022
From the day we brought her home, Josie was the sassiest little puppy, with an attitude that she continued displaying throughout her life. Always full of fun and energy, she kept us on our toes. She was a skilled Master Hunter with a wide range and a joy to watch in the field. Most of all, she was an excellent mother to the 37 puppies she produced and a beloved member of our family who is dearly missed.
Josie's page...
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TAN Bella Rose de Bretons du Pays MH
5/15/2006 ~ 4/25/2023
Rosie launched us into the world of breeding and we are forever grateful for the 17 years she spent with us. She was our best producer of puppies, an excellent mother who passed on her hunting talents to 38 offspring. Her legacy continues to be passed on in her linage. Rosie was always happy and healthy, silly and playful, and she loved water, swimming in the pool for pure pleasure, running through the sprinklers and rolling in the wet grass. Most of all, she was truly a best friend and beloved family member. Though it hurt to lose her, we're thankful that Rosie was in our lives for so many years!
Rosie's page...
TAN Corentin des Grands Lacs MH
9/21/2007 ~ 7/9/2023
We had high expectations when we first brought Cory home and he always met them. We named him Corentin which translates to “friend” and “hurricane.” It suited him well as he was a best friend in our hearts and a force in the field. We have countless memories of Cory locked on point in Kansas stubble fields on pheasants and in the desert sage on quail, and his proud retrieves to hand after a successful shot. Cory earned his AKC Master Hunter title at age three and proved that he deserved it every time he went hunting. He excelled in field trials with the CEB-US and AZ Pointing Dog Club and was rated excellent in show four times under different French judges, winning Best of Breed at a regional show and ranking fourth in conformation for the breed in 2017. His photos were featured in an article “Speaking French” in Covey Rise magazine in 2015. We were proud of his accomplishments but loved him for his sweet disposition and loving nature. He was a goofy puppy who made us laugh. Towards the end of his life, he was a sweet old guy who melted our hearts as he gradually declined in mobility, but still enjoyed his daily walks around the yard. Cory’s legacy continues in the 32 puppies he sired in his career as a stud dog. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
TR Penelope de Pays du Soleil WRT
9/14/2019 ~ 7/13/2024
Penny was a very special dog to us and her sudden passing from an aggressive infection was a shock and a heartbreak. She was a promising young dog who had recently earned her Trialer title and was in training for her AKC Master Hunter title. She was intelligent and stylish in the field, a joy to hunt behind. Her temperament was ideal, sweet and loving and easy going with everyone. She was a best friend to all of our other dogs and a wonderful companion to us. She was mischevious at times, playing keep-away with the tv remote or other objects but always giving them up willingly on command. She was an excellent breeding dog and a wonderful mother to two litters of beautiful puppies. She will be remembered for her boldness in the field but mostly for her beautiful, sweet nature.
