At CEB-US, our mission is more than a statement — it’s a reflection of who we are as a community. Each part of it represents shared values, collective responsibility, and a vision for the future of the Epagneul Breton. These aren’t just ideals on paper — they are commitments lived out every day by members across the country, with CEB-US serving as the foundation and resource that supports their efforts.

As we explore the next section of the CEB-US Mission Statement, we focus on two key pillars: preserving the Epagneul Breton’s distinct identity and providing the systems and resources our community needs to maintain that integrity. In this installment, we combine points 4 and 5 — two pillars that guide both the breed’s distinct identity and the systems we use to preserve and evaluate it with integrity:

One of the key pillars of the CEB-US mission is to maintain the fieldwork and conformation standards and rules for the Epagneul Breton breed as developed in France. The word maintain  was chosen intentionally. It reflects the understanding that the Epagneul Breton already performs at an exceptional level. The role of CEB-US is not to redefine or modernize the breed, but to ensure that the standards which have guided its consistent excellence continue to shape its future. Maintaining the...