Bird dogs and hunting have always been a part of our lives. Growing up in western Kansas in the ‘60s during the boom of the pheasant and quail population, Don developed an unquenchable thirst for upland bird hunting. With career moves came hunting grouse and woodcock in Minnesota and desert quail in Arizona, in addition to annual pheasant hunting trips to Kansas. Over the last four decades, we have owned and hunted with Labs, American Brittanys, English Setters and finally, Epagneul Bretons (AKA French Brittany).

In 1995, after researching several gun dog breeds, we purchased Sandi for our son’s first hunting dog and our family’s first Epagneul Breton. We were hooked! Sandi was a tremendous pheasant dog ... a tenacious bird finder, a solid natural retriever and a lovable addition to the family. At age 15, Sandi now rules the house and is Linda’s constant companion.

Our other dogs spend more time in training and in the field than in the house, but when evening comes, they cuddle with us on the couch and dream about tomorrow’s hunt.