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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8279915.stm

gundoglover

A friend has a Brittany with both show and tracking championships. They certainly seem suited to the work if they have a competent trainer (alas, not me!)

Ghilliegumdrop

This is Merlin's half sister......brilliance runs in the family Wink

I notice that they have it wrong again and are refering to her as a 'spaniel' Rolling Eyes

doganjo

Her handler has written an article for the next newsletter.

In Australia, can they get Show Championship Certificates if there is only one of that breed present - same as in NZ? And does that apply to trials as well?

Lin Dyke

Jan, is Minx one of Copper's litter Question

He would be brilliant at that job too.

gundoglover

Yes, a CC can be awarded if there is only one representative of the breed, but a judge can refuse a CC if not sufficient quality and you need 100 points & compete against champions and grand champions (1000 points & 4 best in groups). In Australia, the CC points depend on the number of other dogs or bitches over 6 months that you defeat for the CC. So, although it is possible for a dog to get its championship without beating another dog, it rarely happens.

However, in NSW & Victoria, Brittanys are actively shown and it is very unusual to not have competition. This particular Brittany had to beat champions and grand champions to make up her title, and also went class in group on many occasions.

For tracking you compete against all breeds and need a minimum standard of good for each tracking test. The Brittany scored excellent for most of her tracks.

There is also a gorgeous black tricolour Brittany that made up her show championship and competes with distinction in agility. Her owner is much more interested in dog sports so we don't see her in the show ring any more, which is a pity. All five colours are permitted here (we follow the country of origin breed standard, ie, FCI). However, there are mostly clear orange & white in the ring.

Ghilliegumdrop

doganjo

Thanks, Gundoglover, with your permission I'll put some of that in breed notes? Do you have the name/breeding of these Brittanys? I'm sure everyone on here would like to know which French lines they come from

Lin Dyke

[No this litter was born 15/07/08, funny thing is I thought that Martin had a prefix ie; Broadwing, but he doesn't appear to have used it on this litter.[/quote]

I think the same as you Jan, Copper is "Broadwing Crafty Illusion". Do you know who her parents are Question

Just pretend this post doesn't exist, it came out all wrong and then I couldn't delete it Rolling Eyes

Lin Dyke

Ghilliegumdrop

Same as Copper...........Amber Hawk X Hawkwise Witchcraft

Wyngold

I think most all of the "French" lines in Australia come down from Joymond imports and those from Denmark (Black).
And very few that are 100% French. Seems they are looking for Fresh blood....

Lin Dyke

Thanks Jan Smile

doganjo

gundoglover

I have no objection to the exploits of Aussie Brittanys being discussed, but you may wish to check with the owners of the dogs.

The profile of black tricolour with show & agility titles can be viewed at www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profile.asp?dog=9201

The owner's email address is given. I really like this bitch, although would prefer more of a blaze. I'm not sure how much French blood she has. The maternal grandsire goes back to imported USA lines, but the other lines are, I think, from the more original European imports. Your knowledge of these lines will be far superior to mine.

The show & tracking titled bitch is from all USA imported blood, so may be of less interest to you. Her name is Dual Ch (T) Magicbritt Finnistere (named for the region in Brittany). Her owner is Penelope (Nel) Paterson. Finn is a full sister to Ch Magicbritt Isabelle and the breeder's website & email details can be viewed at: www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/profile.asp?dog=37693
I recommend that you ask Peter Marsh (the breeder) for permission and he can check with Nel.

I have no doubt that the owners of these dogs will be chuffed to hear that UK Brittany folk are interested in the exploits of their dogs.

eddieh

For the benefit of anybody who checked that link yesterday, it now goes to a page showing a video clip rather than a still.

doganjo

doganjo

Wyngold

The Gamewyn kennel was the one that tried to Register my Kennel name Wyngold in Australia. If it wasn't for Annie Rogers letting me know it might have happened!

Yes I think that crossing the two line does have some benefits so long as one can select correct type!

The Black bitch is lovely in type and head piece.

Not having a blaze can be very typical with any Black or Liver dog they always have more color on the head as the pigment moves slowly. So when looing at pups and you want a "blaze" select the absolute widest one you cna find in a Black or Liver. The french prefer a Narrow "Blaze" and many who breed Tricolors don't want a blaze for some reason I have heard that said many times...

The second bithc is lovely American type with very good balanced movement. Slightly down in the face which is happening in most American dogs out of theselines....And let me say right up that these are th exact same American lines I have dealt with for many years...
Generaly great hips, soundness and health, but poor heads if one is not careful. I owned Bent Oak Me'chant Bretagne behind many dogs.
Great early hunting desire much stronger than some French lines that are often much slower in developing. But that is just in the lines I delt with.

Fun to see what is being combined! I like the effects so far.
Wish many were not so stuck up about country pedigrees as the breed as a whole could benefit!

Lin Dyke

Annie you're looking at the wrong link. Eddie is referring to the link in Sue's original post about Minx, the search and rescue Brittany with Devon & Cornwall police. She is a sister of our Copper but from a different litter.

Thanks for the info Eddie. Lovely hearing her being called a Brittany. Shame they didn't use her for the demo, I expect she went too fast for the cameraman to keep up Laughing

Lin Dyke

We appear to have a second thread in with the one about Minx, re' Australian, NZ and American topics.

doganjo

Yes, but Guy isn't here to separate them.

Lin Dyke

Annie did you watch the video in Sue's link Question

eddieh