Rufnit Kennels Braque du Bourbonnais – Our Companions
The following are photos of our “Complete Companions,” at home as well as in the field. Our Braque du Bourbonnais strive to make us happy, which is just one of their many fantastic characteristics. Our companions have earned titles through NAVHDA, AKC/FSS, IABCA and UKC.
Elk Run Echo “Echo”
(Elk Run Echo CGC NA UPT UT)
(never reproduced, diagnosed with Pulmonic Stenosis)
Whelped: October 30, 2000
Deceased: March 25, 2009 (In Remembrance)
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000209
FCI: #P1.135
UKC: #R168-338
Height: 20.75″
Weight: 39.5#
Elk Run Hemi “Hemi”
(Elk Run Hemi CGC NA UT / Breeder’s Award Sire)
Whelped: July 25, 2002
Deceased: June 19, 2015
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000258
AKC/FSS: #SR67912601
FCI: #P5.301
UKC: #R168-339
DNA: #C0407363
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.25″
Weight: 40.5#
Elk Run Jasmine “Jasmine”
(Elk Run Jasmine CGC NA / Breeder’s Award Dam)
Whelped: February 21, 2003
Deceased: February 20, 2017
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000277
AKC/FSS: #SR67942201
FCI: #P3.402
UKC: #R168-341
DNA: #C0407364
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.75″
Weight: 48.75#
Elk Run Journey “Journey”
(Elk Run Journey CGC NA)
Whelped: February 21, 2003
Deceased: July 05, 2018
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000278
AKC/FSS: #SR67883901
FCI: #P3.401
UKC: #R168-340
DNA: #C0407365
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.75″
Weight: 47.5#
Rufnit Alex “Alex”
(Rufnit Alex CGC NA UT / Breeder’s Award Litter / Breeder’s Award Sire)
Whelped: October 30, 2003
Deceased: July 05, 2018
Sex: Male
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-000315
AKC/FSS: #SR67911402
FCI: #P7.478
UKC: #R168-342
DNA: #C0407393
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.75″
Weight: 55.0#
Valencia “Valencia”
(Valencia CGC NA)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: September 17, 2004
Deceased: March 23, 2015
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000395
AKC/FSS: #SR67914501
FCI: #P7.707
UKC: #R174-459
DNA: #C0407399
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 20.5″
Weight: 41.5#
Vurhi dou Coudounie “Vurhi”
(Vurhi dou Coudounie CGC NA)
Whelped: October 2, 2004
Deceased: November 13, 2016
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000394
AKC/FSS: #SR67909401
FCI: #P7.706
UKC: #R174-460
DNA: #C0407400
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 20.5″
Weight: 43.5#
Rufnit Fortune “Fortune”
(Rufnit Fortune CGC NA / Breeder’s Award Litter)
Whelped: March 12, 2006
Deceased: November 11, 2018
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000439
AKC/FSS: #SR67914201
FCI: #P7.614
UKC: #R185-386
DNA: #C0494332
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 22.5″
Weight: 55.0#
Bill “Foster”
(Bill CGC NA)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: June 17, 2006
Deceased: November 13, 2018
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000479
AKC/FSS: #SR67909301
FCI: #P7.705
UKC: #R188-993
DNA: #C0509801
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 22.5″
Weight: 55.5#
Rufnit Hattie “Hattie”
(Rufnit Hattie CGC NA)
Whelped: September 17, 2006
Deceased: November 13, 2017
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000478
AKC/FSS: #SR67909101
FCI: #P7.854
UKC: #R188-994
DNA: #C0509800
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 20.5″
Weight: 40.5#
Rufnit Natural “Natural”
(Rufnit Natural CGC)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: March 28, 2008
Deceased: November 13, 2016
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000577
AKC/FSS: #SR67916101
FCI: #P7.725
UKC: #R220-598
DNA: #C0632684
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 20.5″
Weight: 43.5#
Rufnit Olivia “Olivia”
(Rufnit Olivia CGC NA)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: April 27, 2008
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000585
AKC/FSS: #SR67916601
FCI: #P8.1610
UKC: #R220-599
DNA: #C0643595
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 18.5″
Weight: 38.5#
Rufnit Treasure “Treasure”
(CH Rufnit Treasure CGC NA)
Whelped: April 20, 2009
Deceased: June 08, 2022
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000656
AKC/FSS: #SR67916501
FCI: #P9.998
UKC: #R220-600
DNA: #C0731957
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 20.5″
Weight: 46.0#
Rufnit Taurus “Taurus”
(GRCH Rufnit Taurus CGC)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: April 20, 2009
Deceased: June 08, 2022
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000652
AKC/FSS: #SR67884101
FCI: #P9.997
UKC: #R220-601
DNA: #C0731958
Hip: OFA
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.5″
Weight: 46.5#
Rufnit Xceed “Sassy”
(Rufnit Xceed CGC)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: June 26, 2010
Deceased: June 08, 2022
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000734
AKC/FSS: #SR67912502
FCI: #P11.844
UKC: #R220-602
DNA: #C0731956
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 43.6#
Rufnit Xquisite “Cinder”
(CH Rufnit Xquisite CGC)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: June 26, 2010
Deceased: November 02, 2022
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000735
AKC/FSS: #SR67912501
FCI: #P11.843
UKC: #R220-603
DNA: #C0731955
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 46.4#
Rufnit Birdi “Birdi”
(CH Rufnit Birdi CGC NA / Breeder’s Award Dam)
Whelped: July 4, 2011
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000819
AKC/FSS: #SR69090101
FCI: #P11.1524
UKC: #R227-134
DNA: #C0839918
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 53.0#
Georges-Alexandre du Pech de Cayrol “Dekun”
(NatCH IntCH HnrCH GRCH Georges-Alexandre du Pech de Cayrol CGC)
Whelped: July 14, 2011
Sex: Male
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-000835
AKC/FSS: #SR70790001
FCI: #P12.162
UKC: #R227-687
DNA: #C0839920
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 22.0″
Weight: 51.2#
Git’R Done du Pech de Cayrol “Dylan”
(CH Git’R Done du Pech de Cayrol CGC)
Whelped: July 14, 2011
Deceased: June 13, 2023
Sex: Male
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-000834
AKC/FSS: #SR70789901
FCI: #P12.161
UKC: #R227-686
DNA: #C0839919
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 22.5″
Weight: 54.0#
Rufnit Ellie “Ellie”
(NatCH IntCH HnrCH GRCH Rufnit Ellie CGC NA UT)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: October 11, 2012
Deceased: May 03, 2023
Sex: Female
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-000889
AKC/FSS: #SR75351501
FCI: #P12.1750
UKC: #R235-996
DNA: #C0839917
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 20.5″
Weight: 49.8#
Rufnit Jaccie “Jaccie”
(NatCH IntCH HnrCH GRCH Rufnit Jaccie CGC NA)
Whelped: February 8, 2014
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-000960
AKC/FSS: #SR81793001
FCI: #P14.616
UKC: #R244-474
DNA: #C0964465
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.5″
Weight: 45.0#
Jo des Cimes d’Or “Jo”
(Show titles: Switzerland/Hungary/France)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: March 12, 2014
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001197
AKC/FSS: #SS07932701
FCI: #P18.1438
UKC: #R283-569
DNA: #GS477102
Hip: Switzerland
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 58.4#
Louis du Pech du Cayrol “Louis”
(NatCH IntCH HnrCH CH Louis du Pech du Cayrol CGC NA / Breeder’s Award Sire)
Whelped: August 30, 2015
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-01061
AKC/FSS: #SR92705601
FCI: #P16.642
UKC: #R260-924
DNA: #C0964468
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height: 21.0″
Weight: 56.0#
Rufnit Pierre “Pierre”
(Rufnit Pierre NA)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: January 28, 2017
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-01112
AKC/FSS: #SR97521501
FCI: #P17.984
UKC: #R268-880
DNA: #C0964469
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 51.4#
Rufnit Quick Silver “Smokie”
(Rufnit Quick Silver NA / Breeder’s Award Litter)
Whelped: July 01, 2017
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-01133
AKC/FSS: #SS00272401
FCI: #P17.1711
UKC: #R272-934
DNA: #GS477103
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 53.5#
Rufnit Ryder “Lance”
(Rufnit Ryder NA)
Whelped: December 12, 2017
Sex: Male
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-01160A
KC/FSS: #SS03146803
FCI: #P18.108
UKC: #R276-484
DNA: #GS491779
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 54.6#
Rufnit Reese “Reese”
(Rufnit Reese NA)
Whelped: December 12, 2017
Sex: Female
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-01164
AKC/FSS: #SS03146801
FCI: #P18.106
UKC: #R276-485
DNA: #GS491777
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 54.0#
Rufnit Rene “Rene”
(Rufnit Rene / Breeder’s Award Dam)
Whelped: December 12, 2017
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-01166
AKC/FSS: #SS03146802
FCI: #P18.109
UKC: #R276-486
DNA: #GS491780
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 46.4#
Rufnit Sophie “Sophie”
Whelped: March 15, 2019
Sex: Female
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-01237
AKC/FSS: #SS11000901
FCI: #P19.580
UKC: #R288-340
DNA: #GS491778
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 41.4#
Lyon Mazas Brolis “Lyon”
(Lyon Mazas Brolis / Breeder’s Award Sire)
Whelped: September 10, 2019
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001279
AKC/FSS: #SS17581501
FCI: #P20.268
UKC: #R297-058
DNA: #GS491776
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 45.4#
Rufnit Tobie “Tobie”
(Rufnit Tobie NA)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: January 09, 2020
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-01284
AKC/FSS: #SS17581501
FCI: #P20.268
UKC: #R297-058
DNA: #GS493172
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 43.2#
Rufnit Xterra “Terra”
Whelped: August 04, 2020
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001334
AKC/FSS: #SS20717101
FCI: #P20.1282
UKC: #R302-345
DNA: GS509404
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 47.0#
Rufnit Zuri “Zuri”
Whelped: March 06, 2021
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001366
AKC/FSS: #SS25783101
FCI: #P21.036
UKC: #R309-860
DNA: GS508405
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 44.8#
Rufnit Austin “Austin”
Whelped: March 25, 2021
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001371
AKC/FSS: #SS25783201
FCI: #P21.031
UKC: #R309-870
DNA: GS519254
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 46.6#
Rufnit Brodi “Brodi”
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: March 27, 2021
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001378
AKC/FSS: #SS25783001
FCI: #P21.026
UKC: #R309-865
DNA: GS519253
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 61.2#
Zoe Mazas Brolis “Zoe”
(CH Zoe Mazas Brolis)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: August 19, 2021
Sex: Female
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-
AKC/FSS: #SS
FCI: #
UKC: #
DNA:
Hip: Lithuania
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 44.8#
Rufnit Comet “Comet”
(Rufnit Comet NA)
(Naturally short tail)
Whelped: March 29, 2022
Sex: Male
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001453
AKC/FSS: #SS33822801
FCI: #P22.034
UKC: #R319-682
DNA:
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 48.8#
Rufnit Dixie “Dusty”
(Rufnit Dusty NA / Breeder’s Award Litter)
Whelped: April 15, 2022
Sex: Male
Color: White & Fawn
NAVHDA: #BB-001460
AKC/FSS: #SS33637711
FCI: #P22.041
UKC: #R321-134
DNA:
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 43.6#
Rufnit Dixie “Dixie”
(Rufnit Dixie NA / Breeder’s Award Litter)
Whelped: April 15, 2022
Sex: Female
Color: White & Liver
NAVHDA: #BB-001464
AKC/FSS: #SS33637701
FCI: #P22.045
UKC: #R321-144
DNA:
Hip: PennHip
ECLE: 1-1 Clear
ECG/EKG/Echo: Normal
Height:
Weight: 44.8#
One More Dog
One dog is no trouble and two are so funny
The third one is easy, the fourth one’s a honey
The fifth is delightful, the sixth one’s a breeze
You find you can live with a houseful with ease
So how ’bout another? Would you really dare?
They’re really quite easy, but oh my, the hair!
With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed
And crates in the kitchen, it’s no bother, you said
They’re really no trouble, their manners are great
What’s just one more dog and one more little crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty
The floor is all footprints, the furniture is dusty
The housekeeping suffers but what do you care?
Who minds a few nose prints and a little more hair?
So let’s keep a puppy, you can always find room
And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom
There’s hardly a limit to the dogs you can add
The thought of a cutback sure makes you feel sad
Each one is special, so useful, so funny
The food bill grows larger, you owe the Vet money
Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay
Except other dog folks who live the same way
Your lawn has now died and your shrubs are dead too
Your weekends are busy, you’re off with your crew
There’s dog food and vitamins, training and shots
And entries and travel and motels which cost lots
It is worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite comes up and climbs in your lap
His look says you’re special and you know that you will
Keep all the critters in spite of the bill
Some just for showing and some just to breed
And some just for loving, they all fill a need
Winter is a hassle but the dogs love it true
And they must have their walks tho’ you’re numb and blue
Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out
The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills
The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills
The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life
They’re charming and funny and offset the strife
Your lifestyle has changed, things just won’t be the same
Yes those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game!
~Author Unknown~
“Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.”
Roger Carras
- Upcoming Litters
- Puppy and Litter Info
- Comments & References
- Breeding, Whelping & Raising Time Line
- Vital Periods in Your Puppies Growth
- Rufnit Puppy Information
- What is a Reputable Breeder
- Pick A the Litter – by J.D. Wills
- The 10 Commandments From a Pet’s Standpoint
- To Reserve Your Braque du Bourbonnais
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Sole recipient of the prestigious
“Natural Ability Breeder Awards”
presented by NAVHDA for the
Braque du Bourbonnais
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Producing…
the FIRST litters of
Naturally Short Tailed/Tailless
Braque du Bourbonnais’
in North America
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| Rufnit Kennels, LLC is honored to be recognized and supported by the Club du Braque du Bourbonnais (breed club in the country of origin – FRANCE) |
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. We sell to only responsible owners and utilize the “Breeding Restriction” registration offered by the registries. 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.
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.
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Rufnit Kennels, LLC BdB * C/O Shari Stueck * 5900 Saltillo Road * Lincoln NE 68516-9209 * (402) 423-0995 or (402) 560-8652