We purchased a Brittany pup from this breeder in June 2009. We were very happy with this breeder. They sent us pictures and videos of the pups every day as they grew. They responded to all our questions in a timely manner and were very informative. The puppies were all very smart and the one we chose has learned very fast and has been a wonderful addition to our family. The puppies were very well taken care of and loved and we would definately, without question, purchase another puppy from this breeder! We highly recommend them.

Submitted by: Julie Shochat on Aug 20, 2009

North Umpqua Kennel raises great Brittanys! We chose our pup online initially because of the bloodlines, but that’s only the beginning. From the very first pictures Karen sent--during whelping--we could see what a great momma dog Lucy was, and what a clean and supportive place the pups were being born into. Karen sent news and photos of the new family of pups every day, so we could see how the pups were introduced to life in age-appropriate stages. They learned about toys, bird wings, and eventually safe outdoor adventures, with introduction to pond water and other dogs, and that all-important crate training. Throughout, everything was clean and happy looking--the kind of childhood everyone would like!

Karen was both professional and friendly to work with, and obviously loves her dogs. We highly recommend North Umpqua Kennel. And oh, yes, this dog will hunt!

Submitted by: Susan Morell on Aug 19, 2009

I have bought two brittany's from North Umpqua and would encourage anyone looking for a pup to contact them. Their dogs are beautiful, healthy and we are very pleased with our two. I was always kept informed about the puppies even before "mama was pregnant". After the puppies were born, I received photos almost daily until I was able to pick them up. I will look to them in the future when we decide to have three!

Submitted by: Amanda Morris on Aug 19, 2009

We are so grateful to North Umpqua Brittany's for our pup Kipper, he is a great addition to our family. Karen obviously loves for her dogs and pups as Kipper is incredibly well adjusted and very easy to train. She made great effort to include us in Kipper's life by regularly sending videos and pictures of the pups before he came to live with us. Kipper has a sweet temperament and is very eager to please. It is obvious he was very well cared for by Karen. We are looking forward to many happy years with our wonderful dog.

Submitted by: Annie and Dennis McCarthy on Jun 13, 2008

In August of 2005, we drove to Karen Barrows's
home to check out her litter of pups (well, not exactly her litter, but her Brittanys'). What we found was a delight: five rumble-tumble pups cavorting throughout the property,cooling off in the pond,and genuinely having the time of their relatively new lives.
We told Karen we were interested in a smart,liver and white pup; her response was: "they're all smart." Looking around us, we had to agree.
Dennis picked up one of the pups, and if I knew how to attach a photo (*%#^) I would send one of him, eyes turned toward the sky, grinning broadly while being licked all over his face. Decision made. Annie felt sad that Addy was to leave her dog family, but Karen assured me that it was time for our pup to shower her affection on her new family.
We do not hunt, but Dennis plays hide and seek with pheasant wings just because it is part of her breeding, and she loves it so.
Our older dog is a product of a puppy mill, unbeknownst to us at the time. She has always been unfriendly to other dogs and people and has no desire to chase a pheasant wing around. Addy and her sister get along just great, probably due to Addy's friendliness and compassion towards her.
The older one is getting on in years, and we hope Karen will still be breeding her dogs when we seek a replacement.

Submitted by: Elaine Kim on Jun 10, 2008

We got Buster in April of 2008. From the moment we met Karen we knew that we had made the right decision in choosing North Umpqua Brittanys. Buster was well socialized from the beginning and an energetic and smart puppy. He has grown in 2 short months into a well mannered and inquisitive member of our family. We love him and thank Karen for all the support she has provided along the way!

Submitted by: joan m on Jun 07, 2008

we got rocky in aug 05. he has been the best dog we have ever had. he is so smart and he is a caring dog. he cares for us as we do him. he goes everywhere with us, he thinks he is one of us. i would love to have another dog from this breeder.

Submitted by: Gary Hilgeman on Jun 07, 2008

On March 25th, 2007 our Lucy "Taz" came into our lives...in a big way. We knew she had energy, but we now know that she is part deer! Lucy is a friend to our whole family and loved by all. She is very smart, knows all the basic tricks, and points quite well even though we don't hunt. She loves to run and is faster than a speeding bullet. She can bark and "speak" when prompted. She even tolerates sitting in our laps still but is growing out of her puppy ways. What a joy and challenge and opportunity for the kids to leard responsibility and love in one tidy package. Did I say she was cute yet? Thank you Karen and team for a beautiful Brit!

Submitted by: Jim White on Jun 06, 2008

Dandy is my 4th Brit and could easily be the best one of all. Sensitive, very very smart, eager to please, and put together well with a smooth gate. The kennel was great to work with and you can tell the puppy was loved and cared for right up to the minute they presented her to me. This bloodline is one I have had before and will never leave in the future. Great hunters and the best family dog you would ever hope for.

Submitted by: Susan Morell on Jun 06, 2008

We got our girl "Marlee" in April 2008. She is a beautiful Brittany and is very much a part of our family. We don't hunt, but just love the breed. We have another 13 yr old Brittany that has taken Marlee under her wing and they have become a "pair".
Karen Barrows was great during the process. She sent us photos of the puppies as they were growing and was always quick to respond to our questions. She breeds and raises beautiful well mannered Brits and we hope she will continue breeding them as we will eventually want another baby!

Submitted by: Michelle Kidd on Mar 07, 2008

We got our Molly(liver and white Brittany) May of 2004 and she is not only a good hunting dog but a member of the family. Lots of energy and very smart dog...too smart at times. She was well socialized by the breed/family and they had already started working with her nose using a wing. Loves to hunt and does all the fetching when we go hunting with our other dog.

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