Breton Breeder Achievement Award Submissions
Celebrate Your Breton’s Legacy: Submit for the
CEB-US Breton Breeder Achievement Awards
The CEB-US is proud to introduce the Breton Breeder Achievement Award Program — an exciting new initiative that continues our commitment to serve as a resource for our community and to promote the long-term health, performance, and preservation of the Epagneul Breton.
Built on a three-pronged approach, the program is designed to strengthen breeder engagement, increase participation, and improve data collection across the EB community:
Engagement
A tiered recognition system celebrates breeders through their litters’ accomplishments. Importantly, this recognition includes not just breeders, but their puppy buyers as well. All award determinations are based on publicly available data (such as UKC titles), repackaged in a transparent, accessible format.
Participation
By encouraging more involvement in UKC testing venues, the program supports growth at both the regional and national level — from field trials to specialty shows to conformation events.
Data & Insight
With increased participation comes richer data. This program will allow the club to identify trends, track performance, and provide breeders with the information they need to make more informed, responsible pairing decisions.
The CEB-US Breton Breeder Achievement Award program is here to recognize the dedication, passion, and success of our breeders. Each award celebrates not potential, but real accomplishments from a single registered litter.
Breeders who qualify will receive a printed certificate, a custom patch, and be recognized on a brand-new Breton Breeder Achievement Award webpage showcasing all recipients and their achievements.
Important Deadline for Past Litters
Accomplishments from past litters will be accepted through December 1, 2025.
This one-time window ensures your previous breeding successes can be honored. Don’t miss your chance to highlight the work you’ve already done!
If the progeny of a past litter have already fulfilled the requirements for an Achievement Award, please also submit their accomplishments and supporting paperwork (pedigrees, hip scores, titles, etc.) so they can be recognized under the program.
For litters born prior to 12/1/25 — whether the progeny have earned titles or not — please submit the UKC Litter paperwork so they can be included in consideration for future Breton Breeder Achievement Awards. Submitting now will also ensure the litter is properly recorded, allowing future titles, pedigrees, and any health records to be tied to that litter for recognition moving forward.
Award Categories
Breeders may apply for recognition of a litter in the following categories. A single litter may qualify for multiple awards:
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TAN Breton Breeder Achievement – 4 dogs must pass the UKC TAN Evaluation
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Water Retrieve Breton Breeder Achievement – 4 dogs must pass the UKC Water Retrieve Test
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HUNT Breton Breeder Achievement – 3 dogs must earn UKC Hunt titles
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GUN Breton Breeder Achievement – 3 dogs must earn UKC GUN titles
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Trialer Breton Breeder Achievement – 2 dogs must earn the UKC Trialer title
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Champion of the Field Breton Breeder Achievement – 2 dogs must earn UKC Champion of the Field titles
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Grand Champion of the Field Breton Breeder Achievement – 2 dogs must earn UKC Grand Champion of the Field titles
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Breed Standard Breton Breeder Achievement – 4 dogs confirmed within the breed standard by a CEB-US Confirmateur
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Total Dog Breton Breeder Achievement – the same 3 dogs must be confirmed within the breed standard and must earn a UKC GUN title or higher field trial title
Participation
Requirements
Getting started is simple:
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Free to enter – there is no cost to participate
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Hip Scores – required for parents only*
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Coloration – no recognized dog may show sable (no official test required)
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Membership – breeder and owner must both be active CEB-US members at the time of submission (no tenure requirement)
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No additional code of ethics beyond CEB-US membership standards
Required
Documentation
When submitting, please include:
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Kennel Name
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Full Name of Dogs and Owners
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Achievement award tier applying for
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Proof of UKC titles (TAN, GUN, Trialer, Champion, etc.) or Confirmation Evaluations
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UKC 3-generation pedigree for each titled/awarded puppy
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UKC litter registration
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Hip Score Documentation* for litter parents
How to
Submit
Email your submission to:
📧 breederawards@ceb-us.com
Once verified, your achievement will be recognized at the next Conclave or designated meeting. Your name and kennel will also be proudly listed on the new Breton Beeder Achievement webpage — celebrating your role in shaping the future of the Epagneul Breton.
Official CEB-US
Hip Dysplasia Policy
It is the official policy of CEB-US, Inc. that only dogs with no evidence of Hip Dysplasia, as evaluated by a recognized certifying body, be used to perpetuate the breed. Acceptable authorities include the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc. (OFA), the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP), and appropriate certifying authorities outside the U.S. for imported dogs.
For a parent dog to be considered for the Breeder Achievement Program, they must meet the following standards (or equivalent for non-U.S. ratings):
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OFA: Certified Fair, Good, or Excellent, with no evidence of hip dysplasia
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PennHIP: Distraction Index (DI) of .54 or lower, with no radiographic evidence of DJD
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Non-U.S. rating systems: Equivalent to OFA Fair, with no evidence of hip dysplasia
Program Disclaimer
The CEB-US reserves the right to modify or update the Breton Breeder Achievement Award program, including requirements, categories, and recognition methods, at any time and without prior notice or written consent.