Here at Aspen Ridge Kennels we are commited to breeding top QUALITY, sound hunting dogs. That are also wonderful members of our family. Our dogs are from "Elk Run Kennels" in Star, Idaho - Elk Run Kennels is the only breeder of Braque du Bourbonnais that have NAVHDA Prize 1 Utility dogs as well as the only breeder to quailify and pass NAVHDA Versatile Championship. Lonn Kuck owner of Elk Run is also an avid bird hunter, if you take a look at other kennels blood lines most can be traced bak to Elk Run Kennels. Elk Run can be credited with being the producer of "North American Field Stock" of the Braque du Bourbonnais. Take a look at our web-site if you have any questions please contact us!
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This breed is "Complete" as a hunting and family companion. They possess exceptional noses, unbelievable desire and drive. These gun dogs have a deliberate search in the field. The Braque du Bourbonnais are calm, affectionate family companions. They are wrapped up in a medium sized package that is easily maintained with their short, minimal shedding, "Wash-and-wear" coats.

We produce puppies that have strong natural abilities both in the field and water, combined with excellent dispositions. A distinct difference, with this intense pointing dog, is their ability to train easily and quickly...even for the first time dog handler. We raise our puppies IN our home. They are always current on ALL vaccinations and de-worming's which includes frequent, thorough, vet examinations. Our puppies are socialized with children, adults and other canines. At an early age, they are taken to the field with our adult Braque du Bourbonnais, for travel and field exposure.

Rufnit Kennels is the first recipient of the prestigious "NAVHDA Natural Ability Breeder Award" for the Braque du Bourbonnais. This award confirms that Rufnit Kennels is keeping on track with their breeding program. By NAVHDA using a "standard" for testing purposes, Rufnit Kennels can compare our Braque du Bourbonnais with other versatile breeds. We are producing Braque du Bourbonnais' with fantastic hunting instincts and abilities, equal to or better than the "more common" versatile breeds available in the United States and Canada. Rufnit Kennels thrives on producing superior companions. To ensure the quality of our companions we take it a step higher than ever before, as the sole Braque du Bourbonnais breeder to DNA Certify our Sire's and Dam's. Rufnit Kennels is worthy of their place in the Braque du Bourbonnais' "history-in-the-making."

Our Braque du Bourbonnais are tested through the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. Testing our companions provides information on their hunting and physical abilities, as well as their mental stability. Rufnit Kennels has produced the youngest Braque du Bourbonnais to receive "Prizes" in Natural Ability through NAVHDA at six months of age (proving true Natural Ability). We request that the puppies be tested through NAVHDA. NAVHDA members provide invaluable training information for versatile hunting dogs. Sire's and Dam's are OFA/PennHip Certified as well as DNA Certified.

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