Who's a good Brittany breeder in NH?

Walt Kowalski · 02-24-2012, 11:59 AM

An online search came up with "Triumphant" and "Omega" kennels...anyone have anything to say about these breeders?

Please feel free to recommend your favorite as well...

Thanks!

Big D · 02-24-2012, 12:38 PM

Ron - What is your intention for this dog? Field Trials?, Hunt tests? Casual Hunting - grouse or pheasant? Couch potato? I think depending on your answer, you may want different breeders.

Walt Kowalski · 02-24-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by John Dallas

Ron - What is your intention for this dog? Field Trials?, Hunt tests? Casual Hunting - grouse or pheasant? Couch potato? I think depending on your answer, you may want different breeders.

No field trials, no tests...hunting Grouse, woodcock, pheasant and family companion only! (With a Parker SXS of course!)

Big D · 02-24-2012, 05:52 PM

I don't have any direct experience with Brits (Springers were my bag), but I would try to contact the local Brittany Club (you should be able to locate them thru the AKC), and visit one of their training sessions, and find out who is involved in Hunt Tests. Those dogs will not be a big-running as field trial dogs, and you'll be able to watch performace of various kennels or individual dogs. That's what dragged me into 15 years of Springerhood.

Dean Romig · 02-24-2012, 09:54 PM

I would PM John Dunkle. He lives in NH and owns two Brittanies and his dogs are great hunters. Allan Swanson in Eastern VT also owns and hunts Brittanies.

Walt Kowalski · 02-24-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I would PM John Dunkle. He lives in NH and owns two Brittanies and his dogs are great hunters. Allan Swanson in Eastern VT also owns and hunts Brittanies.

Thanks, will do!

Bindlestiff · 02-25-2012, 09:37 AM

I hunt with two guys with very good Brittanies and I asked them your question; their reply was:

"Not exactly in NH, but close enough. Dave and I had good luck with dogs from Kirby Mountain Kennels. He’s located in Vermont – East Burke, a bit North of St. Johnsbury."

http://www.kirbymountainkennels.com/

Walt Kowalski · 02-25-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

I hunt with two guys with very good Brittanies and I asked them your question; their reply was:

"Not exactly in NH, but close enough. Dave and I had good luck with dogs from Kirby Mountain Kennels. He’s located in Vermont – East Burke, a bit North of St. Johnsbury."

http://www.kirbymountainkennels.com/

Thanks...I'll take a look!

Dean Romig · 02-25-2012, 10:39 AM

East Burke is wonderful grouse country too...

Jeff Christie · 03-10-2012, 04:52 PM

I highly recommend Steve Del Rossi and Quail Hollow Kennels. Steve is in south Jersey- not NH. However I live in the far NW corner of Iowa and have owned 3 of his Brits. They all have been (or will be in case of the most recent addition) outstanding hunters. I use them for Roosters, woodcock and grouse.

It can't be that far a drive from NH to Salem NJ. Besides he will fly them to wherever you are.