Club de l'Epagneul Breton of the United States

22/01/2025

The Joyce Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by a selection committee to qualified high school senior applicants who have demonstrated substantial interest in, dedication to, and involvement with the Epagneul Breton and who have participated in associated breed club activities.

This memorial scholarship was established by W. Edward Smith of Indiana in memory of his late wife, Joyce Smith. The scholarship fund honors Mrs. Smith’s generosity, leadership and many contributions, and is an integral part of the foundation’s educational and charitable mission. The scholarship receives charitable donations from generous individuals who designate gifts to the foundation for support of the scholarship fund.

Deadline to apply is Feb 15th in the year in which the student will graduate.

See the link on our website or below to find out more.

19/01/2025

📸 The 2024 Conclave photos are here! See the event through the lens of Play Paws Record Video & Photo, capturing the camaraderie, action, and unforgettable moments from this year’s gathering. Preview and purchase your favorite shots now! ✨

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28/12/2024

🎉🏅 Congratulations to the winners of our CEB-US Breton Bolt 5k 🏅🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and supported the club while enjoying a fun time with their EB!

🌟 Winners:

🏃‍♀️ Fastest Walk: Tina Laurence
🏃‍♀️ Fastest Run: Suzanne Goure
🐕 Happiest Running Buddy: Shane Morrison with Arwen
🌅 Best Scenery: Debra Haber with Skipper

🎁 Prizes and Swag Bags/T-shirts will be mailed out to all participants soon. Thank you again for being part of this amazing event! Can’t wait to see you all at the next one! 💙

27/12/2024

The results are in for the 2024 Conclave Field Trial and Specialty Show. Click to view 👉

Once a year, the CEB-US hosts their National event. Field trials (wild and liberated), show, and educational/fun/family events. A great time is had by all.

20/12/2024

The dust may have settled from the 2024 CEB-US National Conclave, but the excitement continues! Our regional clubs have fantastic events lined up for early 2025.

📍 Carolina's Club Wild Trial
🗓️ January 25–26, 2025
🌾 Running on woodcock and quail in Virginia

📍 Epagneul Bretons of the Southwest
🗓️ February 15–16, 2025
🌵 Hosted in Arizona

Keep your EB steady and ready for action at one of these amazing events. See the comments section for more details on each event.

07/12/2024

Day 3 of the National Conclave Comes to a Close

Today, the spotlight was on conformation, where we celebrated the essence of the Epagneul Breton through evaluations and the highly anticipated specialty show. These moments are vital in preserving and promoting the breed standard, ensuring that form and function continue to work hand in hand.

Tomorrow, we return to the field, where the bird dog heritage that truly defines the breed will be on full display.

The evening wrapped up with our always-lively auction, filled with friendly banter and plenty of laughs, alongside a delicious fish fry generously prepared by our host club. A huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers, donors, and attendees who made the night—and the entire day—so memorable. 🫶

On to the final day of the Conclave! Let’s finish strong and keep celebrating this amazing breed together! 👏

07/12/2024

One of the most unique and cherished aspects of the National Conclave is our tradition of inviting a distinguished foreign judge to oversee our field trial and specialty show. These judges bring with them a wealth of knowledge about the Epagneul Breton and its breed standards as outlined in Europe. This connection to the breed’s origins ensures our EBs stay true to their heritage and continue to honor the traditions established over 100 years ago.

By welcoming judges from abroad, we guard against the drift toward Americanized trends, preserving the authentic characteristics that make the Epagneul Breton so exceptional.

This year, we are deeply honored to have Elena Melnikova presiding over our event. Her expertise, insight, and dedication to the breed bring an invaluable perspective to this year’s Conclave. It is a privilege to host someone of her caliber and to share in her wisdom as we celebrate and evaluate our beloved breed.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Elena for joining us and helping to ensure the Epagneul Breton continues to thrive for generations to come!

06/12/2024

Day 2 of the Conclave is in the books!

Today, the action shifted to the beautiful fields around Lumpkin, where we witnessed lots of bird contacts and some truly brilliant dog work. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible landowners who generously opened their gates, allowing us the privilege of running dogs on their grounds. Your support makes this event possible!

The day wrapped up with the Annual Membership Meeting, bringing together members to celebrate our shared passion for the Epagneul Breton.

Tomorrow, the excitement continues as we trade the field for the show ring, where a new National Best of Breed will be crowned. Best of luck to all participants—we can’t wait to see these amazing dogs shine!

📸 Share your photos and highlights from today in the comments below!

05/12/2024

Vada du Hokumpoke with Kevin “Stump” Grant in GUN Solo Wild. Honerable judge Larry Ellison.

05/12/2024

Siri du Ten Bar Ranch in GUN Solo wild at Ole Patualu Farm. O/H Terry Jacobson

05/12/2024

Terry Jacobson with NBOB GUN Olivia du Ten Bar Ranch in GUN Solo wild running at Ole Patuala Farm. Judge Honorable Larry Ellison.

05/12/2024

📢 Reminder: Annual Membership Meeting Tonight!

Join us this evening, Thursday, December 5, for the CEB-US Annual Membership Meeting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, held as part of the National Conclave. This meeting is open to all active members!

🗣 In-Person: For Conclave attendees, the meeting will take place on-site and is scheduled to begin after dinner (exact timing may vary slightly).

📲 Virtual: If you’re joining remotely, check your email for the Google Meet link and call-in details, sent to the email address associated with your CEB-US membership.

We hope to see you there, whether in person or online, as we come together to celebrate and discuss the future of the Epagneul Breton community!

05/12/2024

🎉 Day 1 of the 2024 CEB-US National Conclave is in the books!

What an incredible start to this year’s event! The trial grounds at Hal Avery’s were absolutely breathtaking, and the dogs? They brought it! From stunning bird work to thrilling moments in the field, the talent on display was nothing short of spectacular.

Tomorrow, the action heats up even more as we head south to Lumpkin, GA! The batteries will split across multiple properties, giving us another full day of wild trials and unforgettable performances. Best of luck to all the handlers and their amazing EBs—here’s to another fantastic day in the field!

📸 If you were there today, we’d love to see your perspective! Drop your photos in the comments below and share the excitement. Not in attendance? No problem—send some love and good vibes to your friends, family, or favorite EB by giving them a shoutout for tomorrow’s run. 🗣️❤️

📖 Stay tuned! A full recap of placements and a photo journal capturing all the action will be posted at the conclusion of the event. You won’t want to miss it!

Let’s keep the spirit high—here’s to a memorable Day 2! 🙌✨

27/11/2024

A huge shoutout to Inukshuk Professional Dog Food for being the official dog food sponsor of the 2024 CEB-US National Conclave! 🏆 Their high-performance formulas are trusted by sporting dogs everywhere, fueling the drive, stamina, and health of hardworking breeds like our Epagneul Bretons. We’re grateful for their partnership and support in making this event unforgettable!