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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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#

Pedigree

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

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sole recipient of the prestigious

“Natural Ability Breeder Awards”

presented by NAVHDA for the

Braque du Bourbonnais

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Producing…

the FIRST litters of

Naturally Short Tailed/Tailless

Braque du Bourbonnais’

in North America

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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.

License #KN744

Rufnit Kennels, LLC BdB * C/O Shari Stueck * 5900 Saltillo Road * Lincoln NE 68516-9209 * (402) 423-0995 or (402) 560-8652

RufnitKennels@AOL.com