Epagneul Breton de Broughton - Minnesota Epagneul Breton, French Brittany Spaniel Breeders

We produce and train Epagneul Bretons from the finest bloodlines in France, breeding for health, hunting ability, conformation, and temperament.

Our O.F.A. certified breeding stock is produces 1-2 litters a year.

Members of : Club de L'Epagneul Breton of the United States.

We adhere by the breeders code of ethics set forth by the A.K.C., U.K.C., and the associations in which we belong.

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Thank you for the inquiry,

Steve and Cristin Broughton

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steve@eb-broughton.com

Epagneul Breton, French Brittany Spaniel

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Steve and Cristin Broughton
Clearwater, Minnesota 55302

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Steve and Cristin;

We had a great fall hunting Abby and I thought I would write to let
you know how she has progressed.

We run Abby on sharptail, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and pheasant.
She runs big enough on sharptail that you don't feel that you are
missing any ground. She tightens up in the woodcock covers and will
bust cattails after pheasants. She is solid on her points even with
running pheasants. She can hunt all day even if we can't!

The most exciting moment this fall was when she
retrieved the first woodcock I shot and that I had totally mis-
marked. Marsha told her to "fetch" and after a couple of passes she
came out of the woods with the bird. I was ecstatic.

Abby is great around the house, she is smart as a whip and has us
completely trained. She is everything that you expect a French
Brittany to be.

Thanks.

Marsha and Charlie Kessler
Houston, MN

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Hi Steve & Cristin----an update on Gia----she has become everything we hoped for ---good pal and great hunter at only 6 months old---

A very athletic dog. She gets a walk almost everyday—usually an hour or better off leash—building muscle and stamina.

She is worth every dime we paid for her. Happy Holidays—Tim & Mary

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Steve and Cristin;

We had a great fall hunting Abby and I thought I would write to let
you know how she has progressed.

We run Abby on sharptail, ruffed grouse and woodcock, and pheasant.
She runs big enough on sharptail that you don't feel that you are
missing any ground. She tightens up in the woodcock covers and will
bust cattails after pheasants. She is solid on her points even with
running pheasants. She can hunt all day even if we can't!

I had not taught Abby to retrieve but she showed real desire, but no
confidence, so last winter I began "force training". It did not take
long to get her confidence up and we progressed through the dummies
and shot pigeons. The most exciting moment this fall was when she
retrieved the first woodcock I shot and that I had totally mis-
marked. Marsha told her to "fetch" and after a couple of passes she
came out of the woods with the bird. I was ecstatic.

Abby is great around the house, she is smart as a whip and has us
completely trained. She is everything that you expect a French
Brittany to be.

Thanks.

Marsha and Charlie Kessler
Houston, MN

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Dear Steve and Kristen:

Tess continues to exhibit the stellar French Brittany personality and energy. She is exceptionally fit and quarters in the field and forest near our home. She points well and enjoys flushing birds when she can find them on the ground. Her temperament is exceptional and she is enjoyed by our neighbors and friends. She remains bright and is exceptionally smart.

We enjoy her so much, and again must thank you for allowing us to bring her our beloved Pacific Inland Coast in Northwest British Columbia.

Every December I remember the trip to your region and back with her in a carry on under the seat on four different airplanes. Despite hitting the first blizzard in Minneapolis and Chicago, then flying home from Chicago through Denver (where we were bumped up to First Class and sat next to Julianne Moore!), then Vancouver and on to the Kitimat Valley Airport in Terrace, I can attest to the fortitude of your pups ability to travel well.

Thanks again and glad to see your continued success as breeders. If you ever have opportunity to visit Alaska, think of us as you fly or ferry by Prince Rupert. We are three hours southeast.

Cheers,
Diane Hewlett and Al Goodwin

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Steve,

It’s been one year since my daughter and I drove to Annandale to pick up Fletcher. I wanted to let you know that he has exceeded our expectations, not only in the field but as a house pet as well.

Since our first official foray into the field in November, Fletch has displayed an unbelievable work ethic, running for hours at desired range without a break in pace. Amazing. He is a rock star in all manner of cover and returns on command without fail. And as soon as he got a nose for Pheasant, his point has come along beautifully. As an amateur hunter myself, I am thrilled to own such a naturally gifted bird dog.

Our entire family loves Fletch, and my wife is even able to look past a few dog hairs. Steve, thanks for breeding such a fine animal and taking so much time to answer my question over the past twelve months.

Enclosed find a couple of pics of my older sons with birds hunted over Fletch.

Sincerely,
Bill McDonnell
Chicago

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My wife and I have been very pleased with our experience of acquiring
our dog Frenchesca through the Broughtons. At only 10 months,
Frenchesca demonstrates a natural ability to hunt with great intensity
and to find and point birds. She retrieves grouse naturally and she
is not afraid to chase down crippled rooster pheasants that are almost
as big as she is. She is tenacious in the field and loving in our
home. This is a great breed from great bloodlines bred by thoughtful
and caring breeders.

Best wishes,
Casey

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Hi Steve and Cristin,
As I typed in the subject, I couldn't believe that it has been 6 months
since we came to pick Fausti (aka- Bodee aka- Bear) up from you! We thought
we would send you a few more recent pictures of Bodee. The one picture
might not look like much, but if you can zoom in on it- you will find Bodee
flying across a marshy type area. He LOVES water!!

Bodee's training is going well and he learns VERY quickly- natural
retriever, picks up on hand-signals, and LOVES water. His energy is
boundless, but he is also a great family dog (that's where he earned the
nickname "Bear"). He has quite the personality, ranging from a serious
hunting dog to a very silly 8-month old puppy. Every place we have taken
him, he has been a conversation piece. People are impressed with demeanor
and taken by his coloring- we are proud to teach people about this great
breed of dog.

Todd and Sandi

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Hi Steve and Cristin,

As I typed in the subject, I couldn't believe that it has been 6 months
since we came to pick Fausti (aka- Bodee aka- Bear) up from you! We thought
we would send you a few more recent pictures of Bodee. The one picture
might not look like much, but if you can zoom in on it- you will find Bodee
flying across a marshy type area. He LOVES water!!

Bodee's training is going well and he learns VERY quickly- natural
retriever, picks up on hand-signals, and LOVES water. His energy is
boundless, but he is also a great family dog (that's where he earned the
nickname "Bear"). He has quite the personality, ranging from a serious
hunting dog to a very silly 8-month old puppy. Every place we have taken
him, he has been a conversation piece. People are impressed with demeanor
and taken by his coloring- we are proud to teach people about this great
breed of dog.

Todd and Sandi

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I wanted to give you an update on how the puppy we got from you last year is doing. She has gone through her first hunting season. And done very well. She has had a great instinct for birds from her first time out. She is my first pointer and I was worried about what I would have to teach her so I worked with a trainer. We taught her the basic commands of come, whoa, hup and that is about it. She knew what to do from there.

She was never gun shy, or scared of birds. I was afraid that she would be timid because of her sex, but nothing can be further from the truth. When it comes to birds she is as confident and bold as any dog out there.

At home we could not ask for a better dog. I'm sure you don't remember, but you told us she loved people and was the first one to come when she heard people. Well that has continued, she loves people. She has turned into the sweetest dog ever. My wife was not excited about a new dog coming. Now I am sure she would get rid of me before the dog. My daughter and her are best friends.

I have attached some pictures of her. Most were taken last weekend at a preserve hunt. Once again I want to say what an outstanding dog she is in both the home and field. I believe that comes from solid breeding.
Thanks,
David Garlow

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Good afternoon,

I also have a Breton orange and honey-colored eyes, is now 8 years old but is my best friend. Although it is getting old and somewhat deaf continues to be an optimal hunting dog. It's spectacular to see him stop and a partridge is also excellent hunting for rabbits. Although not a pure-bred, being a descendant of Breton and setter, can have the best of each breed. I love to hunt with him.

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