
2026 NATIONAL CONCLAVE
A Heartland Welcome Embraced the EB Community in Eureka. The 2026 CEB US National Conclave brought together Epagneul Breton enthusiasts from across the country in Eureka, Kansas, for another memorable week celebrating our remarkable breed. More than a series of events, the National Conclave continues to be a place where friendships are strengthened, knowledge is shared, and members come together through a common passion for the Epagneul Breton.
Throughout the week, members participated in educational seminars, conformation evaluations, field trials, and countless conversations that made the event just as rewarding outside the ring and field as it was during competition. Whether attending for the first time or continuing a long standing tradition, every participant helped make the 2026 National Conclave a success.
Below you will find the official results from the 2026 National Conclave, including field trial placements, conformation results, and award winners. Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped make this year's event another outstanding gathering of the CEB US community.
New to field trials or shows? They’re not intimidating — they’re fun, welcoming, and a great way to connect with your Breton and meet others who share your passion. Explore our Field Trial 101 and Conformation Show series to learn the basics, and read a first-hand account from a member who took the leap to attend a National Conclave.

Meet the Judges
Dominique Pozo
Mr. Pozo brought decades of experience with the Epagneul Breton as a breeder, hunter, and long time contributor to the breed. He began breeding Epagneul Bretons in 1988 under the "du Bois Courcol" affix and has since produced 30 Field Trial Champions, two Conformation and Morphology Champions, and several dogs that have competed on the French National Team in the AICEB.
He has hunted and worked dogs extensively throughout Europe, as well as in South Dakota and Arizona, with some of his favorite hunting taking place in Scandinavia in pursuit of Black Grouse. Mr. Pozo has served on the Club de l'Epagneul Breton in France since 2018 and currently serves as the organization's International Liaison, working with Epagneul Breton communities across multiple countries.
As the 2026 National Conclave Field Trial Judge, Mr. Pozo combined practical, real world experience with a thoughtful and approachable judging style. Fluent in English, he was able to communicate effectively with handlers and participants throughout the event, making his expertise accessible to all.

Thomas Chognard
Mr. Chognard's lifelong passion for hunting and dogs began as a child, spending time afield with his grandfather and his dogs. In 2015, he began breeding Epagneul Bretons under the "Des Mordorées Aux Gentianes" affix, producing several Field Trial Champions. That same year, he joined the Club de l'Epagneul Breton in France, where he currently serves as Secretary.
As a licensed FCI morphology judge for the Epagneul Breton, Mr. Chognard has judged at numerous prestigious exhibitions throughout France, including the Dijon International Exhibition, the Dole National Exhibition, the Saint Brieuc International Exhibition, and the Poitiers International Exhibition. He has also served as a TAN Evaluator since 2017.
In addition to his contributions within the Epagneul Breton community, Mr. Chognard is a practicing veterinarian in France. During the 2026 National Conclave, he shared his expertise through educational seminars on breed specific health considerations and techniques for presenting dogs in the conformation show ring.

2026 National Conclave Results
April 16, 2026
OPEN BRACES (L)
PASS: Nalko des Sentieers du Ramier - Clint Lafary
April 16, 2026
Open Solo (L)
Battery One:
CAC: Lost Highway's Mud - John Griffin
RCAC: Newton de la Source d'Hannahatchee - John Hutwagner
Battery Two:
CAC: Nalko des Sentiers du Ramier - Clint Lafary
EXC: S.A. Ziva de la HHF - Ridge Henderson
EXC: Prudence de la Source d'Hannahatchee - Nanette Harwell
PASS: Timber Doodle Chasseur - Robert Clifford
April 16, 2026
Gun Solo (L)
Battery One:
EXC: Val Hites Mississippi - Bryan Schanze
PASS: Alaric de la HHF - Jim Lucasey
HNQ: Ursa de Solitaire - Robert Redwine
Battery Two:
CAG: Lafarys U Trigger Lost Road - Gregory Welke
RCAG: Unity Grace d'Hannahatchee - Mandy Murtha
PASS: Van Gogh de la Source d'Hannahatchee - John Hutwagner
PASS: Uberti de Staunch Point - Dave Robb
PASS: The Chessie Trail d'Hannahatchee - Cole Bollman
PASS: Ursaya de Staunch Point - Jau Hudrlik
Battery Three:
CAG: Gilda de Monte Rincon - Colin Johnston
RCAG: Nash de Chippewa - Burt Spence
EXC: Tito de la Source d'Hannahatchee - Nanette Harwell
PASS: Theodore d'Hannahatchee - Nanette Harwell
HNQ: Vaquero du Ten Bar Ranch - Ian Lowe
Battery Four:
PASS: PR' US Mississippi Clay - Angela Hites
April 17, 2026
TAN
PASS: Ursa de Solitaire - Robert Redwine
PASS: Ajax de Twenty-One T - John Habeger
PASS: Touchstones Victoria HRH - Kristi Rayon
PASS: Touchstones Vanna White - Kristi Rayon
PASS: Adilida de la Vignoble - Dane Murphy
PASS: Archer de Solitaire - Mike Wilkes
PASS: Annie de War Hill - Kayse Turner
PASS: Ace de Twenty-One T - Kayse Turner
PASS: Vaquero du Ten Bar Ranch - Ian Lowe
PASS: Uberti de Staunch Point - Dave Robb
April 17, 2026
WRT
PASS: Val Hites Mississippi - Bryan Schanze
PASS: Beau Ave de la Vignoble - Darren Schram
PASS: Venice du Big Sky Bretons - Ric Haulenbeck
PASS: Valkyrie du Big Sky Bretons - Ric Haulenbeck
PASS: Sadie de Solitaire - Kelly McCoy
April 18, 2026
Open Braces (L)
Battery One
CAC: Nalko des Sentiers du Ramier - Clint Lafary
RCAC: Newton de la Source d'Hannahatch - John Hutwagner
Battery Two
PASS: Lost Highway's Mud - John Griffin
April 18, 2026
Open Solo (L)
EXC: S.A. Ziva de la HHF - Ridge Henderson
EXC: Newton de la Source d'Hannahatchee - John Hutwagner
April 18, 2026
Gun Solo (L)
Battery One:
CAG: Tesla Grace d'Hannahatchee - Karen Fournier
PASS: Unda'le de Solitaire - Lori Glover
PASS: Vini de Cedar creek - Benjamin Gray
PASS: Smith's Purdue Hites - Angela Hites
PASS: Val Hites Mississippi - Bryan Schanze
PASS: PR' US Hites Mississippi Clay - Angela Hites
PASS: PR' V Hites Mississippi - Angela Hites
Battery Two:
CAG: Gilda de Monte Rincon - Colin Johnston
RCAG: Valkyrie du Big Sky Bretons - Ric Haulenbeck
PASS: Venice du Big Sky Bretons - Ric Haulenbeck
PASS: Alaric dela HHF - Jim Lucasey
PASS: Saoirse Fiach de la Trinity - Mandy Murtha
Battery Three:
PASS: Van Gogh dela Source d'Hannahatch - John Hutwagner
PASS: Uberti de Staunch Point - Dave Robb
PASS: Nash de Chippewa - Burt Spence
PASS: Adilida de la Vignoble - Dane Murphy
Battery Four:
EXC: Verli Storm Girl du Ten Bar Ranch - Donald Butler
EXC: Ursaya de Staunch Point - Jay Hudrlik
PASS: PR' Theodor de Stonehill - Todd Hawkinson
PASS: Umaysa de Staunch Point - Jay Hudrlik
HNQ: Talon Pour Saint Hubertus - John Habeger
April 15, 2026
Show Results
2026 CEB-US National Specialty Show
Major Award Winners
Best of Breed (BOB)
Ulric de la Source d' Hannahatchee
Best of Winners (BOW)
Ulric de la Source d' Hannahatchee
Best Male (BM)
Ulric de la Source d' Hannahatchee
Best Female (BF)
Sitka de Copper Spur
Reserve Best Male (RBM)
Uberti de Staunch Point
Reserve Best Female (RBF)
Verli Storm Girl du Ten Bar Ranch
Champion
Tuf du Copper Spur
Reserve Champion
Skye Hites de Pataula
Grand Champion
Valerie du Ten Bar Ranch
Reserve Grand Champion
Newton de la Source d' Hannahatchee
Total Dog Award
Uberti de Staunch Point
Junior Handler Results
Pre-Junior
1st Place: Kasen Turner
Novice Senior
1st Place: Collin Clifford
Regular Class Winners
Orange & White Males
Junior Male (113) - Touchstone's Villa Pancho
Adult Male (122) - Uberti de Staunch PointBest of Variety, Reserve Best Male
Open Male (133) - Radar de la Riviere OuareauReserve Best of Variety
Other Colored Males
Puppy Male (151) - Angus de Cedar Creek
Junior Male (162) - Vaquero du Ten Bar Ranch
Adult Male (172) - Sigsauer de Grands Lacs Reserve Best of Variety
Open Male (182) - Ulric de la Source d' Hannahatchee Best of Variety, Best Male, Best of Winners, Best of Breed
Breeder/Handler Other Male (191) - Aikman Iceman d' Cedar Creek
Orange & White Females
Puppy Female (203) - Annie de War Hill
Adult Female (223) - Samba Bug de Double K
Open Female (232) - Tetra de Nosco
Breeder/Handler O/W Female (241)Sitka de Copper Spur: Best of Variety, Best Female
Valhalla de la HHF: Reserve Best of Variety
Other Colored Females
Puppy Female (251) - Ash de Laurel Furnace
Junior Female (262) - Vex de la Riviere Ouareau
Adult Female (272) - Typhoon Amy du Mackinaw Valley
Open Female (282) - Stitch du Ten Bar Ranch: Reserve Best of Variety
Breeder/Handler Other Female (291) - Verli Storm Girl du Ten Bar Ranch: Best of Variety, Res. Best Female
Championship Classes
Champion - Tuf du Copper Spur
Reserve Champion - Skye Hites de Pataula
Grand Champion - Valerie du Ten Bar Ranch
Reserve Grand Champion - Newton de la Source d' Hannahatchee
2026 National Conclave Itinerary

Location: Bechtal Ranch - 957 G Rd, Eureka, KS 67045
Directions from Eureka, KS:
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From Eureka KS head West approximately 5 miles to Road J
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Turn South on Rd J and go 3 miles to 110th St
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Turn West on 110th St and go 2 miles to G 600 Rd
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Turn south on G 600 Rd and go 1.75 miles to Bechtal Ranch Trial Grounds
Note: Itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1
Monday, April 13, 2026
Morning Seminar – Breeding the Epagneul Breton with Dominique Pozo
Afternoon Seminar – Genetics and the Epagneul Breton with Thomas Chognard
Day 2
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Morning Session – Preparing an Epagneul Breton for Exhibition with Thomas Chognard
Afternoon Session – Field Handler’s Clinic with Dominique Pozo
After Tuesday’s sessions wrap up, we’ll move into event check-in, followed by a social hour with hors d’oeuvres.
Day 3
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
All activities will be held at Memorial Hall
309 N. Oak St., Eureka, KS 67045
Confirming begins: 7:30 AM
Day-of-show entries open: 9:00 AM
Specialty Show starts: 11:00 AM
Day 4
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Liberated Field Trial - Day 1
8:00 am: Open Braces
8:30 am: Gun Solo
12:30 pm: Open Solo
7:00 pm: Annual Membership Meeting
Day 5
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:30 AM – Breakfast with the Board
Kick off the morning with good food and even better conversation.
9:30 AM – TAN Begins
Time to see some young dogs shine!
Water Retrieve Test (WRT)
12:30 PM – Bechtal Ranch (Main Building)
Confirming session for anyone who missed Wednesday.
Educational Seminar – Dominique Pozo
An incredible opportunity to learn more about the Couler—don’t miss this one.
7:00 pm: Auction
Day 6
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Liberated Field Trial - Day 2
8:00 am: Open Braces
8:30 am: Gun Solo
12:30 pm: Open Solo
Leave for home.
Auction Items
Friday, April 17th at 7:00PM CST
BID FROM HOME: Call a number below (during event) to place a bid on any of these auction items.
Nanette: 254-625-0858
Jeff: 320-260-6202
Kaleb: 712-363-5454
Keep your eye on our CEB Auction Event discussions tab for up-to-date information on auction items.

2026 Lodging Options
Airbnb/VRBO:
Search for options near to Eureka, KS or El Dorado, KS (the grounds are in between the two towns - slightly closer to Eureka)
Hotels:
**RECENTLY CLOSED** Please make alternate reservations if you booked here.
Blue Stem Lodge
1314 E River St, Eureka, KS 67045
620-583-5531
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham
3200 W El Dorado Ave, Eldorado, KS 67042
316-452-2992
Holiday Inn Express
3100 El Dorado Ave, El Dorado, KS 67402
316-322-7275
Super 8 by Wyndham
2530 W Central Ave, El Dorado, KS 67402
316-321-4888
RV & Tent Camping:
RV Camping at Bechtal Ranch. Limited sites with electric and water.
Shower and Bathroom available at the Ranch Clubhouse.
Contact Nanette Harwell to reserve a site. Click to email Nanette.




































