Assessing Epagneul Breton's through natural genetics, training and everyday life.
What is Multiple Generation Breeding: Multiple generation breeding is the ingenuity to produce improved specimens to prototype standards in health, conformation, working ability, character, temperament, and mentality from the previous into the next reproduction for multiple generations. What makes it different from other types of breeding: There are many different philosophies about breeding great […]
Epagneul Breton Working Standard From Société Centrale Canine (French Kennel Club) 155 Avenue Jean Jaurés 3535 Aubervilliers CEDEX France Member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) {Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI): official worldwide registration of the Epagneul Breton} Translated from French to English by the Honorable Reynald Lefebvre, Field Trial Judge (France, Canada, USA) The Epagneul […]
[Breeder] The practice of mating selected dogs with the intent to maintain or produce specific qualities and characteristics. A person who intentionally mates dogs to produce puppies is referred to as a dog breeder. Generally, there are four types of breeders of the Epagneul Breton in the United States. Hobby/Professional breeders These breeders have extensive knowledge […]
Jumping dogs The Epagneul Breton from puppyhood has a tendency to jump up on people, they do this to seek acceptance and companionship from humans as they yearn to be close and affectionate to humans. This tendency can be curved with positive teachings and correct handling of the dog, we have seen success with our method […]
The first year of life is an assessment of the natural genetic traits a dog possesses, it’s conformity, health, character and temperament. This assessment is crucial in identifying the teaching approach instituted into the dog as it matures and how much training the dog will need to meet goals and expectations in the second year. […]
Control [maintain influence or authority over] is the handlers way of silently telling the dog to carry on with the lesson at hand, it is a stepping stone to perfecting the lesson. Control is viewed by the dog as pressure (negative motivation), there are different types and levels of control that can be suited […]
Repetition [The action of repeating an action or event] is a handlers way of letting the dog know what to expect in the lesson, it instills an important and incomparable trust bond between an Epagneul Breton and its handler. Repetition and association work hand and hand with each other to instill the desired result in […]
Pressure [the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something]. After the dog has associated the lesson with positive motivation it allows the handler to apply pressure upon the dog to perfect the lesson. Examples of pressure -check cord/leash -electronic collar -noise from handler -command from handler -talking -presence of handler/other […]
Association [connecting something with something else in one’s mind] is a handlers greatest tool in his/her arsenal in teaching and instilling a lesson into an Epagneul Breton. When done correctly the dog will associate lessons with positive or negative motivation. Examples of lessons -field running -bird introduction -gun fire conditioning -steadiness -retrieving -water work […]
My first great dog was Bako de Keranlouan OFFA “Good” imported at 1 year old from Brittany France after our first fall litter. I contacted the Keranlouan kennel knowing of their reputation for being the best hunting kennel in the world of the Epagneul Breton breed. Bako was just that, a super hunter! Natural pointing, […]