R J Brittanys

R J KENNELS, QUAIL RUN RANCH
Dual Quality American Brittanys: Competition, Hunting & Companionship

ABOUT R J KENNELS
At the toe of the Sierra Foothills, the Mother Lode Country of Northern California, between Sacramento and Auburn, our kennels are located on 20 acres of historic farmlands, now training grounds for our Brittanys. With two ponds, a creek and plenty of natural pheasants and quail, even the puppies have ample opportunities to test their pointing dog instincts. Large play yards, including an agility course - the ranch house and the fields are part of each Brittany's day. We currently have ten Brits - 4 males and 6 females - ranging in ages from 1 year to to 15 years. Each has its own "job" whether it is as our hunting companion, a show dog, a field trial or hunt test dog, or being a Mom! We welcome visits to the kennels by appointment. With regards to our breeding program, puppies are available once...sometimes twice a year. We offer stud service to approved bitches only, with chilled or frozen semen available as well as natural breedings here at the kennels. You are invited to refer to the following pages for more information about our Brittanys.

ABOUT THE BREED
The Brittany is a medium sized, upland game bird pointing dog that stands between 17 1/2 and 20 1/2 at the shoulder and weighs 30 to 40 pounds when fully grown. A true sporting dog, the Brittany is biddable and adaptable, making it an ideal companion as well as hunter. The Brittany is energetic, athletic, intelligent and affectionate. We find the Brittany to be easily and quickly trained using positive reinforcement, especially when generous amounts of excercise and socializing are provided. A bored Brittany is a naughty Brittany!! PHOTO ABOVE: A very young..now Grand Champion - Champion and Senior Hunter, RJ'S SIERRA EDITION, SH - "QUINN" - demonstrating reach, drive and the characteristic overreach as he gaits in the field.

NEW GRAND CHAMPION
IT IS OFFICIAL - Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show CHampion RJ'S SIERRA EDITION, SH - "QUINN" has earned the required amount of points to be titled GRAND CHAMPION. Quinn is the 8th Brittany to achieve that title within a month of the program's instigation. He is retiring as the #1 Breed Brittany and #2 All Breed Brittany as of the end of June. He has been top Brittany in 2008, 2009 and again, up until his retirement from the show ring, 2010. He has multiple Best In Specialty Show wins in each year - 3 wins in 2010. Quinn is the son of RJ'S FIRST EDITION, MH - KIPPER - who was not shown in conformation due to a slight limp from a compound Y fracture of the elbow at 18 weeks of age. This did not hinder him in becoming a Master Hunter. QUINN'S mother is CH RJ'S SHE'S GENUINELY DIVINE, MH, - GENNY - not only a BOS medal winner at the AKC-Eukanube National Championship, but also a terrific field dog who is 4 points away from a Field Championship to make her a Dual Champion...our first female Dual and 4th in the RJ Kennel. Quinn will be starting his tune up program in readiness for his Master Hunter tests....just where he left off to start his Specials Campaign in March of 2008.

RJ KENNELS' UPDATES
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER - (August 22) "ALLIE" - CH RJ'S SHE'S ALL IN - completed her Championship title with a BOB/Group 1 and a BOB at the West Oahu Kennel Club shows. She is owned by Dr. Darin Hisanaga and Family of Oahu, Hawaii. She is expertly presented by Shari Fukuyama. Congratulations to all!! Allie, a multiple Group winner all along, is the daughter of AM/CAN CH RJ'S LIMITED EDITION, SH "TYLER" & CH RJ'S SHE'S GENUINELY DIVINE, MH "GENNY". We, here at home on Quail Run Ranch/RJ Kennels, are in show hiatus now while our guys are doing their field work. QUINN is tuning up for his Master Hunter tests and SASSY is training for her Senior Hunter title. SARA and GENNY are staying "in the groove" with regular conditioning and bird work in anticipation of the field trials coming up. The rest of the gang are at home and will be ready for hunting season.

LITTER INFORMATION
UPDATED NEWS: Next litter will be bred early in the winter of 2011. The sire will be "Tyler" and the dam "Katie"(see photos on following pages) Our spring 2010 litter has now gone to their new homes. From the Bay Area to Ohio, Maryland,Ontario, CN.,Washington,New Mexico, and Nevada, they are making their new families mighty happy...and keeping them "on their toes"! Good luck and happiness to all the new owners!(PHOTO ABOVE: Sherlock In His New Garden)

Some Great Places To Visit

American Kennel Club
American Brittany Club
Northern California Brittany Club
American Brittany Rescue
Brittany Breed Information
San Joaquin Kennel Club

Joyce and Robert Wire Quail Run Ranch Lincoln, California 916 645 - 2800
rjbrits@psyber.com

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