• To breed only sound, natural hunting dogs of the highest quality and standards.

We have been very fortunate to have acquired dogs that we feel not only meet, but exceed the standards of the breed. It is because of the love for these dogs and the breed. That we not only have the ability to help improve this wonderful breed, but feel we have a responsibility to do so.

Without Lonn Kuck owner of Elk Run Kennels, the time and diligence he has put in importing and producing high quality versatile hunting dogs, our companions would not be here today, and neither would other United States Breeders companions. It takes a great deal of time and resource's to produce quality hunting dogs. It is one thing to acquire and breed dogs just to get more "Braque's" on the ground. It is another thing to improve the breed, to take the time and effort to see what each dog posses, not that they simply just meet the standards of the Braque du Bourbonnais, but meet and exceed the standards of an avid upland bird hunter prior to them being bred.

Although the Bourbonnais is a medium size pointer, hip dysplasia is an issue, this is why we utilize the PennHip program, it measures the laxity or tightness of hips in dogs. The premise is that the tighter the hips the lower the probability of dysplasia. Mike and I fell that it is Extremely important that every dog in our breeding program be Pennhip tested. Without the knowledge that this test gives us, we could not start to help improve the Braque du Bourbonnais.

Our litters will only take place when the following criteria have been met;

• Good nose
• Desire
• Natural hunting ability
• Locks up on first scent
• Must prove their desire to hunt "wild" birds
• They must be biddable and have the temperament to be a welcome addition to the family.
• PennHip tested
• Passed a NAVHDA Natural ability test (if birth date allows)