ATB: Success of Hemi & Wilson

Thank you to those who have remained faithful to my blog. I've posted a lot of photos and updates on the ALL THINGS BRITTANY page on Facebook this year.  I'm happy to brag about some of our recent happenings here beginning with this brief video. 

CH J&A's Magnificent Obsession of Acton JH "HEMI" and Ann back together again!

Due to lingering issues my orthopedic surgeon gave me strict orders to wait a full year before trying to show dogs again following my second total knee replacement surgery. With November 9 being the anniversary date I felt I was ready to try my two artificial knees and entered a small show. Hemi and I were both a little rusty but ended up he was more than ready to go show off again.  I held onto Hemi's lead for dear life as he put his 'internal combustion engine' into power drive! I came away thinking that particular ring really was much to small to adequately show a Brittany but we did just fine. Our granddaughter went with me for support and took the above video for me to critique afterward.  Overall I'm very pleased all things considered. I felt there was some choppiness in his movement but that probably that comes from my handling. Hemi wasn't sure what I wanted and I wasn't ready for his power! It was wonderful to be in the ring with him again. A very happy and excited Hemi won Select Dog for 2 more points towards his AKC Grand Championship title! And I walked away feeling exuberant.

CH J&A's Quiet Courage SH, NA 107 Prize 1 - Photo Credit Lynda Ruffini  

Hemi wasn't the only J&A's Brittany to have a successful weekend!  This handsome Brittany above is Wilson pictured here with his handler David Molyneaux.   Having finished his AKC SENIOR HUNTER title already Wilson, working towards his AKC MASTER HUNTER title, qualified for two more of the necessary 'legs' required to achieve this goal.  He's more than halfway there!  AKC defines a Master Hunter as the "complete hunting companion that any hunter would be proud to own."  The AKC Rulebook for pointing breed hunt tests contains the specifics.  We're very blessed when the owners of dogs which we breed exclusively for close working gundogs also recognize the limitless potential within them to excel in other venues and such is the case with Wilson's owners who truly have become as part of the family.

As a side note, stud service is available for "approved" bitches from both Hemi or Wilson. Their health clearances are in place. Both boys have proved themselves and their ability to pass on the exceptional natural hunting instincts which we aspire to preserve in our dogs. Wilson has 1 litter on the ground and Hemi has 3. Each boy has sired pups possessing varying levels of AKC and/or NAVHDA hunting titles. They have each produced show quality offspring as well.

We desire the very best for any of our awesome Brittanys and believe that happens when they are a well loved and integral part of their families daily life. The dogs which are seen in most of the family photos of birthdays and celebrations, family vacations and not only in the hunting pictures are the dogs we know are the happiest. First and foremost they are family companions but additionally, we know that they thrive when given opportunities to remain active on a daily basis and to work at doing what they were bred to do.  We have not wavered from our goals for our purpose driven breeding program since our first litter in 1990 and in doing so we have achieved more than we hoped for.  I think we'll continue to do so!

Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also."  Matthew 6:19

As always thanks for your interest in All Things Brittany.  Take care and God bless you always, John, Ann and our wonderful canine crew.