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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.

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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.

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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.

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Field Trial Results 2026

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

Show Results 2026

2026 National Conclave Itinerary

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Location: Bechtal Ranch - 957 G Rd, Eureka, KS 67045

Directions from Eureka, KS: 

  • From Eureka KS head West approximately 5 miles to Road J

  • Turn South on Rd J and go 3 miles to 110th St

  • Turn West on 110th St and go 2 miles to G 600 Rd

  • 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.

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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.

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