HISTORY

I got my first Brittany as a pet, and a companion to my husband's Rhodesian Ridgeback. He wanted nothing to do with an 8 week old puppy at first, but eventually she won over his heart just like she did ours. Her name is Penny.

One day my husband and I were on a Saturday drive, and came upon a sign for a local dog show. We had never been to one and decided to stop in. We just happened to walk in on the Brittanys and saw the most beautiful male Brittany. His name was Castle One in a Millennium aka "Zoro" which later became BISS CH. Castle One in a Millennium, JH. I had to talk to Zoro's owner, Robin Tomasi. I told her I just bought a pup and liked the way she looked, but didn't know much about how they should look. She met with me and looked her over and said "She is pretty nice, you should try showing her." I never considered this but took her advice, went to handling classes, and started showing Penny. With Robin's help and support, to my surprise, she started winning. The rest, as they say, is history.

  
  

NEWS! 02/05/2010 2010 February Rocky was awarded BOB at the inaugural Sporting Dog Association Of Arizona Specialty on February 3 rd under judge Carl Liepman January Rocky received a Group 3rd at Cow Palace 2009 December Rocky was awarded another Group 2 under Betty Anne Stenmark at San Mateo K.C. Rocky received an Award Of Merit at Eukanuba Championship Show in Long Beach California under judge Anne Bolus. Rocky is awarded Group 2 under judge Jean Fournier at Malibu K.C. November Rio was awarded his 7th Best In Specialty win at Sahuaro Kennel Club Specialty under judge Steve Keating October Bailey wins back to back Best Of Breed wins. May Ranger is awarded Group 2 at Camelia Capital K.C. under judge Hank Williams Reese, Ranger's brother, won his second Best In Specialty and went on to a Group 3 with me, Christine Gourley, his breeder/owner showing him under judge Bob Robinson. March Rocky receives a Group 1 under judge William Bergum at Apple Valley K.C. Reese wins his first group placement, Group 3 at Sierra Vista K.C. February WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB - Rio receives an Award Of Merit.

GOURLEY'S BRITTANYS PHILOSOPHY

As Brittany breeders we are determined to keep the Brittany a true "dual dog" to our best ability. This means good hunting instinct and correct conformation to the AKC breed standard. We participate in shows, hunting and agility with our dogs, but most importantly, they are first our beloved pets.

We do not breed often, and are selective in our breeding. We try to keep tabs on our puppies in their development when making decisions on future breedings. We breed for health and temperment. Most puppies are sold to people as pets and we try to ensure that they will be a wonderful family companion and live a long and happy life. See our Puppies page for more details, and contact us regarding future litter plans: email gourleybrittanys@aol.com, or phone 480-413-0604. We are located in Tempe, Arizona. If we do not have any puppies available, we can direct you to other reputable breeders.