Rufnit Kennels Braque du Bourbonnais - Breeding
Braque du Bourbonnais - Bourbonnais Pointers
(brock-do-bor-bon-NAY)
Sole recipient of the prestigious
"Natural Ability Breeder Awards"
presented by NAVHDA for the
Braque du Bourbonnais
Proven to be superior in the "Braque du Bourbonnais" field
Bred for Ability, Temperament and Style!!
International Braque du Bourbonnais Breeder
...excellence is our progeny standard
This breed is "Complete" as a hunting and family companion. They
possess exceptional noses, unbelievable desire and drive. These gun
dogs have a deliberate search in the field. The Braque du Bourbonnais
are calm, affectionate family companions. They are wrapped up in a
medium sized package that is easily maintained with their short, minimal
shedding, "Wash-and-wear" coats.
We produce puppies that have strong natural abilities both in the field
and water, combined with excellent dispositions. A distinct difference,
with this intense pointing dog, is their ability to train easily and
quickly...even for the first time dog handler. We raise our puppies IN
our non-smoking home. They are always current on ALL vaccinations and
de-worming's which includes frequent, thorough, vet examinations in
addition to receiving an ID microchip. Our puppies are socialized with
children, adults and other canines. At an early age, they are taken to
the field with our adult Braque du Bourbonnais, for travel and field
exposure.
NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) is the
foundation registry and testing organization for the Braque du
Bourbonnais in North America. Rufnit Kennels is the sole recipient
of the prestigious "Natural
Ability Breeder Awards" presented by NAVHDA for the Braque du
Bourbonnais. These awards confirm that Rufnit Kennels is
keeping on track with their breeding program. By NAVHDA using a
"standard" for testing purposes, Rufnit Kennels can compare our Braque
du Bourbonnais with other versatile breeds. We are producing superior
Braque du Bourbonnais' with fantastic hunting instincts and abilities.
Great dogs do not happen by accident and neither do our breeding's.
Each litter is planned and genetically calculated in advance for the
improvement of the breed and our breeding program. To ensure the
quality of our companions we take it a step higher than ever before, to
DNA and Hip Certify our
Sire's and Dam's. We sell to only responsible owners and utilize the
"Breeding Restriction" registration offered by the NAVHDA registry.
Rufnit Kennels assumes a lifetime responsibility for the canine lives
we place on this earth. We require the dog/pup be returned to Rufnit
Kennels should a situation arise and a dog/puppy need to be relocated.
Our Braque du Bourbonnais are tested through the North American
Versatile Hunting Dog Association. Testing our companions provides
information on their hunting and physical abilities, as well as their
mental stability. Rufnit Kennels has produced the youngest Braque du
Bourbonnais to receive "Prizes" in Natural Ability through NAVHDA at
five months of age (proving true Natural
Ability), the Utility Preparatory Test at eleven months of age and the
Utility Test at nineteen months of age. As for North American bred
Braque du Bourbonnais', Rufnit Kennels' progenies notably dominate the
NAVHDA Prize I NA's (~80%), with numerous progeny holding NA Prize II
and NA Prize III positions! We request that the puppies be tested
through NAVHDA. NAVHDA members provide invaluable training information
for versatile hunting dogs. Rufnit Kennels offers a one time NAVHDA
Natural Ability entry fee reimbursement (up to $100 US) for "Rufnit
Companions" that receive NAVHDA Natural Ability Prizes (NA Prize I, NA
Prize II or NA Prize III).
As the above information indicates, our breeding practices are proving
to be superior. ALL of our breeding's are matched up for the production
of OUTSTANDING companions, in and out of
the field. We are providing progeny with a solid foundation that each
family/individual can build/mold to their personal styles/situations.
Due to our reputation, dedication and proven breeding success, Rufnit
Kennels maintains a companion waiting list.
**Note: Nineteen (19) of the thirty-five (35) tests entered by Braque
du Bourbonnais'
through NAVHDA in 2008, were bred by Rufnit Kennels (55%).
Rufnit Kennels owns or has produced
9.22% of the Braque du Bourbonnais listed in the world wide BDB
data base
maintained by Michael Comte
(149/1617 as of 11-18-2009)
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There are many reputable breeders of fine upland hunting dogs throughout
North America. Unfortunately in this business like so many others, the
buyer needs to be aware. Make sure that the puppy comes from a line of
dogs that have good health credentials. There should be a good history
in the pedigree of dogs that perform in the field (field trials, hunt
tests, etc.). As a rule, avoid "backyard breeders." Leave the art and
science of breeding to the breeders experienced with the breed and have
produced proven progeny. Take the time to make contacts and see if
there are any consistent problems reported about the particular breeder
you have selected. NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog
Association) is the foundation registry and testing organization for the
Braque du Bourbonnais in North America.
Remember that the least expensive part of the cost of a dog is its
initial price. Vet bills, feeding, kenneling, training etc. are what
really cost the most. Our advice: Do your research, you and your
companion will benefit in the long run.
