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Windy Acres French Brittanys - North Dakota Epagneul Breton, French Brittany Spaniel Breeders

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About Windy Acres French Brittanys

Above (Picture) is 10 month old "Indy" He Came to us for training this spring from Calif. Here Indy is taking his final exam after a month. He pointed 15 of 15 and did outstanding. We have just one slot for the Sept class left.

We will have 2 planned litters next spring

Windy Acres Kennel is a small family owned business, breeding and training, AKC,UKC,NAVHDA registered Pure (Epagneul Breton) French Brittany's. We have been breeding and training Brittany's and Labs since the early 60's. Back when we decided to breed and train Epagneul Breton, there were only 7 breeders listed. Much has changed but our quality of breed , integrity and love of the Little French Brittany remains the same.

Located on a farmstead in south central North Dakota, surrounded by miles of CRP, cropland and shelter belts. We take extreme pride in the training, breeding and introduction of this wonderful breed to folks who have not seen or heard of French Brittany dogs.

We spend quality time with each of our puppies to ensure that they are raised in a loving and nurturing environment. Socializing each pup to insure proper bonding with you. Our breeding dogs live in the house and in heated kennels, all litters are whelped and weaned inside in a warm, clean and healthy environment.

All dogs are hunted during the season or trained during the off season on our small farm. We have designed and maintained 5 acres of groomed habitat , From woods to short grass and crops. We also maintain raise and care for 60-100 birds all year for training. Phil and Walda have been gun and obedience training dogs for a combination of 70+ years.

Our goal is Quality Bird and Field dogs for todays Ladies & Gentleman hunters along with their family members. The lines we have picked are also excellent house and companion dogs as well.

We have 2-3 litters per year based on customers request. If we cant help you we know great folks who can. God Bless!

Hunting Dog Breeds Raised
Epagneul Breton, French Brittany Spaniel
Additional Services
Training, Stud Services
Breeder Contact Info
Phil Rogers
2991 70th St SE
Napoleon, North Dakota 58561
Breeding quality gun dogs for over 7 years.
701-332-6352
Click here to visit Windy Acres French Brittanys website
Testimonials (40)
Submitted by: Ken Pollack on Jun 23, 2009
Phil,
Now that we have had our beautiful puppy for a couple of months I wanted to let you know how grateful our family is to you and Walda. The process of getting our pup, from our first e-mail to you till beyond picking her up has been outstanding. Once the littler was born we had the pleasure of seeing each of the pups via your videos. This made us feel as though we knew them. We called them by name, speculated on the order of selection and bet on which we would end up with. This was great fun for the whole family. You really hit the nail on the head when describing the nature and traits of our pup. She turned out to be exactly as described (an explorer with an excellent nose). Seeing the videos and hearing your descriptions of behavior made the selection process so easy and fun. Bristol has been a real joy for our family. She can be a bit challenging at times (as can all pups) but her intelligence, sweetness and beauty are incredible. Our family could not imagine having any other dog now. We are also grateful for your training advice--always answering phone calls and e-mails immediately. This has really helped us get over a couple of training bumps quickly. Though we will miss Bristol terribly when we bring her back to you for fall training, I know she will be with loving and caring people the whole time. Thanks again for everything!
The Pollack family
Submitted by: Todd & Jennifer Hergenrader on Jun 21, 2009
Hi all ~ we are just 24 hours into having our 7 week old little female French Brittany home, and we are totally in LOVE with her!! We are 7 1/2 hours away from the Windy Acres kennel and she never made a peep the whole way home. She slept through the night and has been a complete little doll. Phil and Walda socialize them from the minute they are born and it really shows she has gone from their loving home right into our loving home without any problems. We were 4th pick of the females and we couldn't be happier with who we ended up with, she is a beautiful little girl and she can hold her own with our 2 1/2 year old male. Phil and Walda make you feel as if you have known them your entire life. They send you pictures and videos of the puppies every week so you feel as if you are right there through the whole experience. We were welcomed into their home and enjoyed a wonderful coffee cake(Phil is a wonderful cook!) and cup of coffee while we went over the details of receiving our new puppy. Phil was also nice enough to answer any question we had throughout the whole process and believe me we had a few,he answered them all without hesitation. He has been doing this for sometime so he is full of information and we took advantage of that. He was also nice enough to show us all of his dogs and what wonderful dogs he has, they were all very well behaved. We can't say enough about Phil and Walda they are number one in our book and we would recommend them to anyone, you can't go wrong with these people they are just down to earth great people and they have wonderful dogs!! We are blessed to have this beautiful little girl & to have Phil and Walda be a part of our lives.
Submitted by: Gracie Pollack on May 21, 2009
(this is one example of why we are in the business we are. The Kids are our future and we Love their comments, Thanks Gracie!)

Hi! It's Gracie, my dad doesn't know I'm e-mailing you. Anyway I just wanted to say Bristol is the best dog in the world! She is so much fun! She knows how to ring the bell, and when we bring her food she runs in front of me then sits and waits for her food until we say it's okay. So practically she knows sit and stay. She likes the water a little, because my mom and dad went up to our lake home in Wisconsin, and Mom said Bristol was walking around in the water. Unfortunately Mom said the water was really cold and it also snowed there yesterday. She said that she would at least get her stomach wet in the summer. Bristol won't bite us anymore either. Oh and one more thing I just wanted to say that there is a birds nest outside our house and when Bristol is right by me I scare the bird so that it fly out for Bristol. She tries to go after the bird, but can never catch up. Bristol is the best dog ever! Thank you so much!
P.S. When we wake up or come back from a trip she will lick my face to death! :-)
Submitted by: Patrick Kumagai on Apr 13, 2009
I am from Washington state, an upland bird hunter, have owned three different breeds of pointing dogs, and want to make some comments about Windy Acres Kennels and the owners, Phil and Walda Rogers. I have been extremely satisfied with this breeder from my first contact with this wonderful couple. It is immediately obvious that Phil and Walda love what they do and care deeply about each of their dogs.What attracted me about Phil and Walda is that they were very attentive to any questions that I had about their breeding program and were responsive to each and every inquiry. Not many breeders can honestly state that they are as accessible as Windy Acres.I also admire their old world work ethic and feel that they will be good friends for life. Two weeks ago, I traveled 2800 total miles to pick up one of their pups. I have been totally satisfied with my selection and I got exactly the pup that was shown on weekly pics and video. Walda nailed down Milky's personality perfectly! Without reservation I recommend this breeder to anyone searching for that beautiful French Brittany you will be proud to own.
Submitted by: Kevin & Jennifer Yeatts on Apr 06, 2009
We have just recently returned home with our new Pup Snickers. Although, we had a little bit of drama getting her, due to a famous N.D. blizzard, we could not be happier! She is an absolutly wonderful pup who has truly captured our hearts. She is a very smart Dog who at 8 weeks is almost completely potty trained. I can't imagine our lives without her.

Now, none of this would be possible if it were not for Phil and Walda. Their devotion to their Dogs, Pups and clients is unheard of. When perchaseing a dog here you will probably gain new friends in the process. They love what they do and only breed with the highest regard for the French Brittany. likewise, they only allow their dogs to go to homes where they will get the love, life and respect they deserve. With the amount of love they give each of their Pups it is amazeing that they are willing to give them up. This is probably why the Pups bond so well to their new familys. The other aspect of getting a dog from here, which is great, is that they update family with weekly pictures and videos where Phil shows and explains both physical and personality characteristics of each dog. This helps at decision time and gives an overall expirance I do not think many kennels can match. Likewise, Phil will always talk dogs (which I did numerous times) with a call on the phone. Phil and Walda are truly GREAT people who breed FANTASTIC dogs. Can't go wrong choosing a French Brittany from Windy Acres.
Submitted by: Tyler Keenan and Lyndsey Chapman on Mar 24, 2009
Windy Acres Kennel did a great job preparing not only our puppy for us, but preparing us for the puppy. Phil and Walda did an amazing job sending us pictures and videos of our new family member, a 7 week old French Britany puppy. The selection process was fair and extremely exciting. We were fourth male pick but it didn't matter, we still got an outstanding puppy. We will stand by this, any dog that comes from Windy Acres will not only be a great hunter, but a great companion and pet. Phil and Walda give you a top notch dog at a more than reasonable price. We have never seen anyone care more about who and where their dogs go than Phil and Walda. And if you're lucky enough to get one of their dogs, you will NEVER regret it!

~Thanks Phil and Walda!!!
Submitted by: DeLane and Sue Dollinger on Mar 19, 2009
Just a update on our 19 month old male Max, he has only gotten better with age. We just came back from a 2 month vacation in Arizona. We spent time at one of the many parks for campers in Meza. Max was with us and he made friends with many of the other campers there. He was considered the best behaved dog in the park, (there were many other dogs) The most frequent comment was what a beautiful dog he is, we had many offers to dog sit if we needed to do something where dogs were not allowed. The French Brittany is a very good rider, so he will travel with you very well, Max sleeps a lot while we ride. He has done very well hunting, at 15 months he has pointed many pheasants and has had 70+ roosters taken over him. If you are looking for a top bird dog you cannot go wrong by getting one of Phil and Waldas Brittanys, their breeding line is great and is getting better every year. Phil and Walda take special care of each litter, their pride shows in all their pups. All their dogs are very well taken care of nothing is to good for the dogs. If you have any questions about training a dog, Phil will help with it all. Phil is also a top trainer and did a great job with our Max in a very short time. Thanks again for all the help, keep up the great work. DeLane and Sue
Submitted by: Brian Gilstad on Mar 18, 2009
I have had my pup, Lemmy, for 1 1/2 years and he never ceases to amaze me. If he tells you there is a bird there you better believe him. He even knows if it is a rooster or a hen!! He locks up still on a rooster and his tail wags on a hen. I have stories for days of how he never stopped surprising me on his first season hunting. He also hunts for everyone in the party. If you get all of your birds he will hunt for the next guy to get his too. And retrieve! PHIL, THIS IS A DOG THAT YOU HAVE THE BRAGGING RIGHTS TO!!!!! Thanks again for the help in getting him started, it was well worth it.
Submitted by: jim slickers on Mar 18, 2009
Hi Phil,
I know bird season is over, but I just wanted to brag about Spud for a bit. This year I had the opportunity to hunt with friends that had both Vizsula's and Yellow Labs. Every dog was considerably older than Spud's 8 months, and far better trained (my fault). Anyway, Spud's natural hunting instincts did nothing but impress owners of both dogs. Although not as good on the retireve, he pointed birds the others had missed. He so impressed the owner of the yellow lab, that they will be getting a French Brittany to be a companion for their current one, and you know I gave them your name. Now with Spud scheduled to come to Napolean for your training session really has me excited and looking forward to next year's hunting. With your outstanding training and his natural hunting ability, I know that I will have an outstanding hunting companion and friend. Thanks for what you do.
Submitted by: Jerry and Janet Foldenauer on Mar 18, 2009
Hey Guys:
I'm still enjoying the frequent pictures of the "big 10". Beautiful looking pups. If we weren't already 3 dogs deep, we'd be in the market for another.
Radar is doing just fine. He is tall, muscular, and lanky. (40 pounds, and 22 inches at the shoulder at one year of age.) We had a great season. Wyoming is not the Pheasant capital of the earth, but we did end up with 37 roosters in the freezer.
I can honestly say that we would have zippo without Radar. A very dedicated hunter is he. Any time we're in a vehicle, he is constantly following the flight of anything in the air. On the ground however, he is not interested in tweeties, deer, or bunnies, just game birds-- period.
He is very biddable, and we have started his retriever training. He is at the age where he has a mind of his own, so this will be a slow, gentle learning process. I want him to retrieve but if he doesn't have the inclination to do so happily, so be it. I will not risk his intense, now getting to be expert, bird finding, pointing abilities. I will pick up the birds myself if need be.
If you're looking for a great hunting dog and home companion, Windy Acres is the place to stop looking. Phil and Walda are not throwing any bull when they talk about their pups. They are the real deal. Good breeding, excellent puppy care, and great socialization skills are their hallmark. Our tri-color Radar is living proof.
Submitted by: Janene Pollack on Feb 25, 2009
Phil and Walda, I just wanted to say "Thank You" for taking the
>> time to send photos of the puppies. You have no idea how excited our household becomes when Ken mentions you sent some pictures. We
>> really appreciate it. We
>> have so much fun discussing which little lady we might get. (I think we have it narrowed down to three! (Like we have any clue!)
>> The kids and I can hardly wait! (Ken too.) So again, thank you,
>> thank you! Fondly, Janene Pollack (Ken's wife!)
>> On Feb 23, 2009, at 5:36 PM
Submitted by: Bandit on Dec 11, 2008
Dear Phil and Walda,

Thought it was time to give you a progress report. You and Walda did O.K. by me. Food ain't bad, these people keep me dry and fed.

The old man takes me pheasant hunting at least five times a week. Too bad he
doesn't know where the hell the birds live.

Yesterday, he took me out in the snow with my little orange neoprene vest [I hate that thing]. I got him three late season roosters. Wish
he culd hit a barn with a scoop shovel. I had to work to find them all. Then I was running through open cover/scattered grass and
immediately stopped, turned my head and pointed. What more can I do for this guy? He won't let me shoot! I knew there was a pheasant in that
patch of grass 12" by 36". He kicks the grass, taking half of the strip out with his clod hoppers. I went back on point immediately. He kicks again. Now there is only a patch of grass 12" by 12". The pheasant finally had enough and that hen took off like a 747. I knew better than
to chase it far, he ain't going to shoot anyway and besides, he probably wouldn't have hit it. Oh well, it beats having to go to the gym.

Phil/Walda, I'm going to sign off now. Don't want to get carpel tunnel with my paws. Just thought I'd let youse know that things are O.K.
here, I just about got these people trained. Bandit.
Submitted by: Barb HIgh on Dec 03, 2008
About a Gypsy and Gar Pup Female Tri 9 months old

Hi Phil and Walda,
Just a note to let you know that I am learning along with Reba how to hunt for grouse (without the gun). This past Tuesday I took her for a training walk in our woods....and she pointed and flushed 7 grouse in an hour ! I was a proud mom :)

We love our REBA
Barb
Submitted by: Dick Schultz on Oct 31, 2008
If you are considering a new family pet and hunting dog, Windy Acres has your dog. I will try and keep this to the point so you may find it helpful in your decision. DOG: I have a female (Roxie) which is 15 months old and has topped out at 30 pounds. Great pet and loves people. Absolute beatiful dog. Not too small for hunting. She goes under/through most cover vs smashing though it. Her nose is awesome. Has found every bird (32 so far) even in heavy cover. Loves the water. Her picture was featured on this site from some time spend on a hunting preserve.
KENNEL: Phil and Walda are awesome. I took full advantage of everything they offered including the training. Phil will tell you like it is as the dogs are very important to him and he wants to insure their success. He is in the business for the love of the dogs.
Overall: Windy Acres provides great dogs and training. Took me from zero experience to someone who feels confident going into the field.
Most of all they are great people who care. You can select Windy Acres with confidence.
Submitted by: Don Karevolt on Oct 31, 2008
In the 62 years that I have hunted behind bird dogs, rangeing from setters, pointers, and retrievers. I donot believe that I have seen young dogs on their first hunt to be as accomplished as the French Brittany's that I had the pleasure of hunting over during my recent trip to North Dakota. I believe that three of the five French Brittnay dogs were first year hunters. They,however, hunted more like dogs with several years of experience. I believe this was probably due to the training that Phil had put in with them prior to the hunting season. The French Brittany appears to me to be an excellent choice for an all around dog. Phil's handling of his dogs showed a high degree of excellence in his traing methods and pride and love for his dogs. I enjoyed his company and would highly recommend the French Brittany and his kennels to anyone who is interested in a well trained, well bred hunting dog.
Phil if you and Walda are ever in any of the locations where I spent time,at the same time that I am, I would like to offer my hospitallity to you, Alaska, Washington, Idaho or Hawaii. I do have some pretty good fishing in each of these areas.
Submitted by: Louis Quigley on Oct 29, 2008
Hello, my name is Lou from Ontario, Canada. About 12 months ago my wife and I agreed to pursue another hunting companion to accompany and eventually take the hunting role of my friend, an extraordinary aging yellow lab by the name of Comet. We were fortunate enough to discover Phil and Wanda Rogers of Windy Acres Kennel. Unfortunately due to circumstances and timeline we were not able to complete our purchase of a French Brittany Spaniel from Phil and Walda, but I believe I did meet an honest dedicated breeder whom cares as much about their clients as they do about their pups. Although, as mentioned, we could not complete the purchase, Phil has provided very valuable guidance and information. This is a rare breeder that that could be considered more of a mentor and friend.
Submitted by: DeLane and Sue Dollinger on Oct 26, 2008
Max is our 15 month old male and he is doing just great out hunting. He has no fear, by that I mean he will hunt anything. This week he has pointed well over 25 pheasants. I also went Canada goose hunting one morning. While waiting for the geese to decoy, he laid along side of me in the layout blind and when they were overhead, he stayed down until the shot. I got one bird down with a broken wing and Max was on him right away and held the 15 lb bird until I caught up with him. This morning we went after some snow geese and had to crawl to get within range. While I was crawling he walked at my shoulder until the shot. He had to catch one of them and again had no fear at all. I think this is just great when some of these Canada's are almost half his weight and size. These dogs are not only great pointers but do very well as waterfowl dogs as well. Phil and Walda do very good work with their dogs. The dogs have so much natural ability, they just need a little fine tuning. Max is always ready to go hunting and when I pick up his collar, he jumps up on the boot bench and holds his head up for me to put it on him. I think if you are looking for a great hunter as well as a great house dog, the French Brittany is a great way to go. Max is always in the house and is very calm. He is great with kids and wants to play with them all. Thank you to Phil and Walda for your help when I have a question about training or anything else about Max. Keep up the good work.
Submitted by: Brian Gilstad on Sep 30, 2008
(Lemmy is from Gypsy and Hank 07)
Hi Phil. I just thought I would let you know that Lemmy took his first limit of huns this weekend. He doesn’t really like to retrieve birds that aren’t flopping though unless they are in the trees. But He sure found them all. He did a perfect retrieve on a grouse. That was pretty cool. It was a little warm out. I needed water for him. He was pooped after 4 walks. You did a great job training him. He listened, stayed close. It really was a gentleman’s hunt. Just like you said it would be.

Thanks

Brian Gilstad
Submitted by: Patrick Joyce on Sep 28, 2008
We are 7 months into our French Brittany, Bandit. She is everything we hoped for,birdy, affectionate, easy to train, intelligent, wonderful house companion. Phil and Walda have been extremely helpful with training tips and general information.

We just returned from staying with Phil and Walda Rogers while conducting Bandit's 6 month evaluation [how have I done as a trainer]. The dog shows far more talent than the trainer but both of us are very satisfied. Have got my evaluation of items to work on. Was an extremely useful and enjoyable experience.
Submitted by: Brian Jussila on Sep 28, 2008
I am pleased to recommend Phil's training programs. Phil is an amazing trainer who will treat your dog right. If your dog knows the commends, Phil will put the commands together for your dog with actual bird work. After a week of Fall Tune Up training with Phil, we saw a huge difference in Chloe, our French Brittany.

Phil also offers a course for you, the hunter, on handling your dog in the field. This course reinforced the things I already knew, as well as teaching me things I hadn't thought of or experienced. I would highly recommend taking any of Phil's courses. Phil is an excellent trainer, with practical advice and information on how to hunt birds more effectively with your dog.
Submitted by: Jerry and Janet Foldenauer on Sep 27, 2008
Good day to you both:
We're still in the field (at least5 days a week) with Radar. He's at 7 mo. now, and thinks he's a bird dog.
We've got an area that will produce for 5 to 17 Pheasants of all ages each time we go afield.
Radar is doing great. He will whoa, change direction,and come on hand signals alone----no verbal or whistle necessary. I do whistle him in when he is somewhere in the deep brush, and if I say "too far" he will immediatly, without fail, change direction and head back towards me.
He's at the stage where he will want to chase a running bird --- we're working on that very difficult stage. He will most of the time (90%) "whoa" when I say "no bird". I then catch up to him, and we continue the pursuit. (
Any help or suggestions in this area will be greatly appreciated.) His role model (Pete) is super at this, and I think Radar is getting the idea.
His greatest fault is his drive and exuberance. When he gets "birdy" he goes into supersonic mode, meaning that he begins to search so intently and with such speed that he will bump a bird before he realizes he is that close to the critter. There is no such thing as being too tired to slow down a bit. A 30 foot drag line is of no assistance---he is too much of a whirly-gig for that to work. I do not discourage him on his "bird" search. Rather, I let him go, and it appears that the wheels may be spinning in his head telling him to ease up a bit.
Three times this week he came to a screching, weed burning halt, and got on point. In all three instances the bird held while I came to Radar from the side, had him whoa with the verbal command "easy" and then flushed the bird. In all three instances he picked up the scent, and held while the bird was a good 25 yards distance from us. He will not break when the bird flushes, nor will he chase. I have yet to shoot a "point" over him, but that will be coming soon enough.
We did have a good, but short Dove season. No problems of any type with Radar. On one occasion when I sent Pete off "purposely" in the wrong direction for a down bird, Radar found the bird, and when I commanded "bring it in" he did so, with style, like he had done it a million times before. He delivered to hand a bird with no teeth marks. I was enthralled, since real retrieving is the last item on my neophyte trainers menu.
So, I hook an electronic collar on him for each outing, and I may have to "zap" him once in a dozen or so outings. He wants to please, and does not require a tough approach. Most of the time, just "the look" is all the correction needed. He is not soft, he is an absolute hard driving, into the heaviest brush, wettest swamp,toughest tangle dog I've ever owned. He is an athlete supreme. I worry that he'll crash into something that may hurt him--and pray that it doesn't happen.
If you're looking for a loving, birdy, easily trainable F.B. look to Phil and Walda. They know how to get the pup off to the best possible start, and I thank them for that.
We love Radar, and if the truth be known, I drag myself out of bed earlier that I want, because I know that Radar can hardly wait to get into the field and find birds. And, I love watching him go about his trade.
Submitted by: Jim Slickers on Sep 26, 2008
Phil,

Again, I would like to thank you and Walda for taking us into your house, feeding us lunch and then taking Spud and I out for some field training. You are truely amazing. It seems like everything I ever wanted to teach Spud took a minimum of a week, yet you showed me how to do "To Far" and make it work in a matter of 2 or 3 minutes. I don't know how you do it, but you get it done better than anyone. I can't wait for the upcoming bird season to see how well I've done. But whether I've gotten him trained or need to take him back for you to train, you will see us again. You and Walda are genuinely nice people that take a great amount of pride in what you do, and you do it so well. Thanks again.

Jim
Submitted by: Brian Gilstad on Jul 22, 2008
Lemmy is an outstanding dog, thanks to the help of Phil and Walda. I can walk a field and almost not even need to say a word to him or use "the collar". I never thought I would have a dog this far along in so little time. He will hold a point all day long. For a dog that is barely a year old he really is unbelievable. Thanks again for all of the help and follow-up. Phil and Walda, you two are really one of a kind and it's just too bad that all breeders aren't like you.
Submitted by: Jerry and Janet Foldenauer on Jul 16, 2008
(A note from Janet and Jerry Foldenauer in Wy) purchased a pup from Gypsy and Gar litter this spring)

Hey Phil & Walda:
Radar will be 5 mo. tomorrow..
We too go out very early in the A.m. It's been pushing 100 for the past couple of weeks. But, he has a kiddie pool in the back yard, and spends a great deal of afternoon time back-stroking around and sipping lemonade?.
I generally go out with both dogs (Radar & Pete). It's working very well since Pete is a good role model. He will windshield-wiper @ 30 yds., and on a hand signal change direction. And, I'm proud to say Radar will do the same without Pete being in the field. He is very birdie, and buteterflyie, and grasshopperie, and anything else. He actually is coming along better than I had anticipated. Very obedient to whistle or verbal commands regardless of where he is. I'm starting to "wean" him of whistle commands. I hope to get to the point where he'll be 100% reliable with hand signals and verbal commands.
He will reliably point a tethered bird, but we are patiently working through the breaking point stage. He'll come around though, no doubt.
He weighs a very svelte 26.5 muscular pounds. He and Pete fight and wrestle throughout the morning, daytime and night. It's doing them both a world of good. His teeth are excellent. He can chew through just about anything laying around the house.
His shots are current Whew
Finally, thanks for Radar. He is one handsome pup that impresses everyone. I think I sent you stuff on his first unassisted, unthreatening water retrieve. That was so cool. I think he might be a retrieving maniac both on water and land. But that training is quite a ways down the road.
Janet and Jerry
Submitted by: Sue & Jim on Jul 08, 2008
Hi Phil & Walda.
Just want to update you on our buddy Doc. He is the greatest pup. So smart and lovable. At 5 months old he is healing, whistle trained and doing well on the whoa table. He can find a hidden wing with very little help. His demeanor is impecable. He also loves to retrieve a frisbee. Looking forward to our next stage in training. Will keep you posted.
Sue and Jim
Swan Creek Kennels
Submitted by: Jim Slickers on Jun 09, 2008
Phil,
Thanks for inviting Spud and I down for a little remedial training. I don't know how many people would have taken the time to show this old guy what he was doing wrong, and how I could better train the dog. My hat is off to both you and Walda, not only for the quality dogs you produce, but how you continue to treat your customers long after the deal has been sealed. The lunch was great as well.

Jim
Submitted by: Patrick Joyce on May 04, 2008
My wife and I were looking for a dog I could hunt with and she could enjoy in the house as a companion. We have had Labradors, Short Hairs, and other house dogs. We settled on the French Brittany after watching the Outdoor channel. Our search brought us to Windy Acre Kennels. For all the dogs the two of us have had in the past, we have never encountered conscientious breeders than Phil and Walda Rogers. We were informed from the time we made our deposit until well after the sale of our puppy with emails, pictures and phone calls. Not only are they concerned for you, they are concerned for the puppies they have sold. The dog itself is very intelligent and shows all the abilities a good hunter should have. Now it is up to me. We highly recommend Windy Acre Kennels.
Submitted by: Jerry and Janet Foldenauer on May 04, 2008
Phil & Walda:
Thanks for the visit and friendship. Radar is doing fine.
As we said when we were with you, Radar's confirmation is exceptional. He is a well built dog that was socialized properly---before we recieved him. We've had him a full week now, and he is a firm family member.
We're working on sit, stay, come, and leash training. He is fighting the leash, but I'm sure he will come around. He is a smart pup.
Thanks again, and we'll keep in touch.
Submitted by: Sue Pakkala on May 04, 2008
Hi Phil and Walda.
Just a note to let you know how much we are enjoying our new puppy Doc. He has been a great addition to our family. At 11 weeks he has mastered the word NO, comes with the whistle and sits by the door to have his feet wiped. He is a very smart, alert and attentive pup. He is having a great time with our other three EB's.
Thank you for your hospitality when we came to pick him up. Wish we could have stayed another day but mother nature had other ideas. Looking forward to visiting you both again soon.
Sue and Jim
Submitted by: The Sechrist Family on May 04, 2008
When Phil & Walda say they take "extreme pride" in their dogs and pups, they've said it all! Our experience, from our initial contact with Phil & Walda until we picked up our "new girl", was the most satisfying and enjoyable ever!! We knew Phil & Walda genuinely cared about their pups, as evidenced by the "initial interview". Their care and dedication to producing a quality, socialized, FAMILY dogs was reinforced by their weekly pictures, videos and written updates. Our kids (and even Dad) probably drove Phil and Walda nuts by our weekly inquiry for "MORE PICTUES AND VIDEOS", which were always responded to with kind words and thoughts. We've had our "new girl" home for three weeks now (11 weeks old)and she's house-broken, and responding very well to come, stay, sit and "OK". She's holding points for 15 - 20 seconds and most of all has a great disposition!! WHAT A GREAT PUP! We're confident this is a result of Phil & Walda's superb breeding and puppy socialization skills.

CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS!!! Please email for further comments. ssechrist456@hughes.net
Submitted by: Jim Slickers on Apr 11, 2008
If you want an outstadning French Brittany, you cannot go wrong if you get one from the Windy Acres Kennel. The love and care Phil and Walda give to their dogs is absolutely without equal. When the puppies were first born, Phil made it a point to send pictures and updates weekly. He was more than willing to answer any question that arose, and still today, he or Walda will to call and see how Spud is doing and if we have any questions. If you are thinking about a French Brittany, I don't see how you can go wrong if you get one of Phil and Walda's pups. You just won't anyone more caring about their dogs. Thanks Phil and Walda.
Submitted by: Steve and Barb High on Apr 08, 2008
When we decided that we would pursue the purchase of a French Brittany in early 2007,we began our search for a breeder. When we found Windy Acres and contacted Phil & Walda, our search ended. From our first inquiry in the spring of 2007, to celebrating two litters with the Rogers via their pictures and videos, to picking up our puppy - Reba - on April 5, 2008 we couldn't have had a more satisfying experience. Phil and Walda care deeply about their dogs and that care is extended to their clients. You will not go wrong should you choose Phil & Walda Rogers at Windy Acres.

Steve & Barb High
Submitted by: Cheri & Darryl Meidinger on Nov 02, 2007
Phil and Walda are Great! They are always available if we have a concern or question. Before we picked up the pup, they sent explicit information and pictures on a weekly basis about him. We looked forward to those Monday emails very much since we were anxious for our pup to come home. Although my dog will probably not get much hunting time, he already had instincts and training when we picked him up at 7 weeks. He is drawn to brush areas on our walks and near our home and immediately starts sniffing. He has also pointed on walks, although we're not sure what he's tracking.(squirrels, birds, etc.) He is also the ultimate family dog. My 2 young children love him and want to know where he is at every minute. His instincts go beyond hunting. He knows when a family member is ill and spends most of his time with them. He is great with children and our neighbors have had wonderful compliments on how he handles and interacts with children, other dogs and adults. The French Brittany breed is a wonderful family dog as well as a great hunter. He came to our home almost potty trained and knew basic commands. I can't tell you how helpful that is when you are bringing a new puppy into your home. Phil and Walda take great care in raising their dogs and puppies and it shows. We had recently lost our dog of 14 years and I thank them for bringing happiness back into our lives. I would recommend Phil and Walda's dogs to anyone!
Submitted by: craig ross on Oct 25, 2007
I WOULD RECOMEND WINDY ACRES KENNELS TO ANY ONE WHO WANTS A GREAT FRENCH BRITTANY.PHIL AND WALDA ARE REAL DOG PEOPLE LOVE WHAT THEY DO. MY PUP CHASE IS AWSOME. HIS TEMPERMENT IS GREAT AMONG ALL HIS OTHER GREAT TRATES.I CAN JUST TELL HE IS GOING TO BE AWSOME IN THE FIELD. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE EFFORTS YOU MADE TO HELP ME GET CHASE.

Submitted by: Dick Schultz on Oct 17, 2007
Windy Acres cares about their dogs and the dogs future owners. When I was looking to purchase a pup, Phil was the only Kennel to take the time to return my emails and phone calls. From the time I placed my deposit, Phil and Walda kept our family updated on the litter and provided us with pictures and movies. Phil also takes the time to answer my questions in a timely manner. Roxie has been a beautiful addition to our family. Suggest you visit them and you will understand what wonderful people they are and what wonderful dogs they have.
Submitted by: Brian and Shannon on Oct 09, 2007
We're happy to recommend Windy Acres Kennels. Words can't express how grateful we are for the kindness of Phil and Walda as we went from exploring the idea of a new dog to actually bringing home our Chloe. Their patience with our questions, hospitality when we visited their home and dogs, and their generosity in keeping us up to date during the whole process from
before, to during, to after by email, pictures and videos have all been very much appreciated. Chloe is a great little dog, beautifully marked, wonderful personality and strong instincts with a nice solid point the first time we introduced her to a bird wing. She is a joy in every way and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have worked with Phil and Walda at Windy Acres.
Submitted by: Brian on Sep 13, 2007
On a scale of 1-10, Phil and Walda, you get 11. I can't believe this pup! The extra effort you go through to make sure these pups are on the right track does not go unnoticed. I take Lemmy to work and everywhere else I go and his temperment is great. He is growing and learning everyday. I know he will be a dynamo in the field. Thanks again you guys. I would refer anyone who is looking for a great dog to you.
Submitted by: DeLane & Sue Dollinger on Sep 11, 2007
We are very pleased with our pup, Max. He's a great little guy, smart and eager to learn. We really enjoyed meeting Phil and Walda and seeing how they care for their pups and adult dogs. You can tell that they definitely love their dogs. They run a well kept kennel. We highly recommend them if you are looking for a great pup to add to your family.
Submitted by: Paul Jimenez on Sep 01, 2007
Phil,

We are so excited to see these photos. Thanks so much for keeping us so well informed of Rainger's growth and progress. We also appreciate your socializing all the dogs with the kids. You and Walda have really made this a wonderful experience for us.

As you know, I was concerned about the process of selecting the right pup. I am very pleased with Rainger's inquizative response to the world as a whole and specifically to your training. I am tickled pink to see him take to the wing so quickly. I put my faith in your experience with dogs and I am very happy with the outcome.

I think the Lord was shining on us when he guided us to you and Walda.

Thanks again,
Paul
Submitted by: Mike Petersen on Jul 21, 2007
Phil & Walda,
Thank you for giving us the pleasure of viewing your operation and inviting us into your home. We were all impressed with your facility and can tell great pride is taken. Spotless kennels! Hank, Gypsy, Gar & Kali are fantastic-looking Britts. Well-behaved and trained superbly! You should be very proud of what you have accomplished! Would be great to get a pup out of Hank/Gypsy if possible. Would REALLY be great if I could hire you to train dog for me when time comes. I am sending questionnaire and deposit back. Again, thanks Phil & Walda.
Sincerely,
Mike

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