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! 07/22/2010 2010 July 7/22 - 3rd Specialty win in 2 months for Rocky at Texas Coastal Brittany Specialty in Houston under judge Adalene Pardo. 7/10 - Rocky was awarded Select Dog at the ABC Summer Specialty under judge Steve Keating. 7/8 - -Rocky won 2nd Best In Specialty at the Southern New England Brittany Club beating 21 specials and a total entry of 62 Brittanys under judge Patricia Hess. Rocky won 3 Best of Breed in a row including a Group 4 and Group 2 at Lost Coast K.C. in Northern California. Rocky won back-to-back Best Of Breed at Canby, Oregon June Rocky won his first Best In Specialty at the Northern California Brittany Specialty under judge Elliott Weiss. Rio's puppies are doing great in June!!! 6/19 Miki , Rio and Dina's daughter, was awarded her first major and it was 4 pts. at Eagle Rock K.C. in Idaho under judge Robert Ennis. 6/19 Paradise's Ichico Half Mask, Rio and Nora son bred by Darlene Hughes, went Best Of Winners at North Shore K.C in Massachusetts. 6/18 Paradise's Forever Young, Rio and Nora daughter bred by Darlene Hughes, went Best Of Winners/Best Opposite Sex at North Shore K.C. in Massachusetts. 6/6 Paradise's Ichico Half Mask went Best Of Winners at Farmington District K. C. in MA. ROCKY is currently #3 Brittany and #4 All-Breed in the national standings. May ROCKY IS FIRST BRITTANY GRAND CHAMPION 5/17 Rocky went BOB/Group 3 in Albuquerque 5/16 Rocky went BOB/Group 1 in Albuquerque 5/16 Sassy was awarded a 2nd place in Open Gun Dog in the Reno GWP field trial 5/15 Rocky went BOB/Group 3 in Albuquerque April 4/11, Rio and Dina's son Shonto won Winner's Dog again and his sister Miki won Winner's Bitch and went on to Best Of Winners. 4/10, Rio and Dina's son Shonto was in his first show at 6 months and 2 days of age and won Best Of Winners. He is owned by David and Shelley Mowry. February Today, 2/21, Rio and Dina's daughter Miki was in her first match at 4 months of age and was awarded a Puppy Group 2. What a great beginning. She hadn't even been to a handling class yet. Born to show!! She is owned by Marshall Gooch and will go to live with him in Hawaii when she finishes her championship. Rocky made the final cut at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show on February 16th. Rocky received a GROUP ONE at Lost Dutchman K.C. under judge Robert Salisbury. 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 , Golden Gate K.C. under judge Dr. Daniel Dowling 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.

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.