
NAVHDA
Epagneul Bretons
Small dog.
Big heart.
Epagneul Bretons, or EB's/ French Brittany's, come with a rich heritage from Brittany, France, and are renowned for their exceptional versatility as bird dogs. These energetic and intelligent canines excel in a variety of hunting situations, making them an ideal choice for avid hunters and those who wish to trial or test. With their compact size, they possess remarkable agility and endurance, allowing them to effortlessly navigate rough hunting terrains. EB's are highly trainable, making them adaptable to many different competitive dog sports. Whether it's hunting upland birds, waterfowl, or tracking small game, these dogs possess a keen sense of smell and remarkable pointing and retrieving abilities. Their strong bond with their handlers and their desire to please make them not only outstanding hunting companions but also affectionate family pets. Epagneul Breton's truly embody the essence of a versatile bird dog, combining intelligence, athleticism, and a natural hunting instinct with cooperation and obedience.
Why Choose an Epagneul Breton?
Driven Field Search
Hunt Test/Field Trial Success
Love of Water & Ducks
Cooperative
Productive Hunting Partners
Smallest of the Pointing Breeds

EB's & NAVHDA
As of 2025, EB's have officially been separated as a breed in the NAVHDA system. View our article on how register a new EB or convert an existing registration here.
Versatile Champions
Being officially recognized is great, but following the breeds past success in NAVHDA's can still be hard. One statistic we have been able to track is their results on an Invitational level. To-date there have been TEN to earn the VC title:
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Ubu de L'Escarbot - 2008
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King Cooper of Bearville - 2010
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Canelle Du Parler - 2011
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Fragon Du Parler - 2016
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Larue de Cache d'Or - 2019
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Libertas Sur Le Delavan - 2020
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​Lost Highway's Noble Pete - 2020​
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S'Talent Du Dieu D'Hokumpoke - 2024
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Mighty Sur Le Delavan - 2024
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French Kissin Life De'R Hannahatchee - 2024
We believe 14 Epagneul Bretons have run at the event in total.
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Many have earned their Natural Ability and Utility Titles as well.


























