Little Valley Griffons

12/02/2024

We still have a few future hunters with us. Message with any questions.

30/01/2024

This week will be 8 weeks and these pups will start making their way to their homes. We sure are going to miss them.

10/01/2024

5 weeks old! Puppies got some exploring time outside this week and loved it. Puppies have been enjoying puppy food and noise conditioning.

27/12/2023

Puppies are 3 weeks old. Eyes open and getting curious. Puppies are all growing well and developing into some nice dogs.

17/12/2023

Pups are doing well. Gray is starting to come in on the coates and pups eyes are now opening. These are going to be some good pups we love them all.

09/12/2023

Introducing the Sirius and Jasmine pups. These pups have stolen our hearts and have been a blast to spend time with.

06/12/2023

**** Litter announcement ****
We are excited to announce the litter of
AUX LAKE Y SIRIUS BOOGERS UT II X JASMIJN VAN DE KLEINE VALLEI NA II

Jasmine and Sirius had 8 pups today 5 females and 3 males. Mom and pups are doing great and off to a good start. We will be posting pictures in the next few days of these little future hunters.

Both of these dogs are avid versatile hunters from waterfowl to upland game. These pups will make phenomenal family members and hunters. We will be updating along the way as they grow and develop. To learn more about this litter please message with any questions.

11/02/2022

Congratulations to Russell! Just wanted to share with everyone that has a Jasmine and Russell pup quite the accomplishment. We knew he was going to be a special dog several years ago.

Last weekend in Indy, Russell earned his Grand Championship with a BOB over a nice field of 8 Griffons. Pending AKC approval, he’s GCH CH Top Hat Royal Troon Russell CGC MHA MH12. He’s the second Griffon to hold both a GCH and MHA titles (2.5 years younger than the other Griffon) and the first Griffon to hold both those and a MH12 (AKC lifetime achievement) title.

All training and field test were owner handled. All show handling was owner handled except Russell’s last 8 points. We were excited to have a Junior Handler that is in his first year of showing dogs (GSP’s) handle Russell at his last two shows.

29/12/2021

Last quail hunt for us before the season closes. Great to get Jasmine out on a hunt after being with her litter for most of the season. Betty has been enjoying her first hunting season. Jasmine was showing Betty intensity and focus that develops with maturity. Even after a tough season with low bird numbers these pups put me on a nice covey and my shooting let them down 🤦‍♂️.

02/12/2021

Pups are getting big and only have a few weeks before new adventures begin.

13/11/2021

Not as many quail this year with the spring drought but we managed to find one covey. Betty Whites first quail hunt. She had a blast and put on 10 miles in the warm 80 degree day.

09/11/2021

05/11/2021

Pups are just over 2 weeks. Eyes are open and they are getting curious as well as starting puppy play.

23/10/2021

Getting Betty some more bird exposure for the upcoming quail season. Nice point on a pigeon. Learning the game they love.

22/10/2021

These pups are growing like weeds. Here are the males.

22/10/2021

These pups are growing like weeds. Here are the females.

20/10/2021

Jasmine and Igor’s pups arrived. She had 6 pups 4 males and 2 females.

15/10/2021

Jasmine has less than a week to go. Looks like 6 maybe 7. We can’t wait to meet these pups sired by Igor. https://www.facebook.com/AmCan-CH-Duchasseur-Igor-Larionov-FDA-WD-UT1-1526219394335823/

14/10/2021

Betty’s first duck hunt. She is still deciding if she likes the taste of them in her mouth.

26/08/2021

****Breeding announcement***

Located in St George Utah

We are excited to announce our fall litter between
Our female Jasmine and Igor owned by Eric Lajoie

Stud
Am/Can CH Duchasseur Igor Larionov FDA WD

Call name « Igor »

NAVHDA NA1 UT1 (3x)

Height 23 ‘’

Penn Hip .31 left .38 right
Elbows Normal
Heart Normal
CAER Eyes Normal
KbKb
DNA test done
Bite normal

Coat Med Dense Med Harsh

About Igor from owner Eric Lajoie

Duchasseur Igor Larionov aka Igor came to us through a breeding of two Griffs imported from France by my good friend and renowned breeder Steve Brodeur .

Igor was our second griff and we had the pick of the litter. We were looking for a dog with high hunting drive but also one that would we a good fit for our family.

The least we can say is that he did not disappoint.
In conformation Igor received his CKC
title in one weekend and then went on to win the best of Winners at the 2014 AWPGA National Specialty on the road to a quick two weekend AKC Champion title.

As for hunting titles, after a max score 112 on his NAVHDA natural ability test , Igor went on to get three prize one scores in three different Utility Tests. In CKC field dog testing he holds a Field Dog Advanced title (FDA) and also a Water Dog (WD) title.

Training for these hunt tests has brought out the best of our team during hunting season. We hunt extensively here in Canada for ruffed grouse and woodcock. We also hunt for Canada geese and ducks in the field and on water even in cold December weather.

All that and he is an excellent dog for our family and coexists peaceful with our cat.
He is a goofball and young at heart even as he has just turned 8 years old.

Dam

Jasmijn Van de Kleine Vallei

NAVDHA NA prize 2

Hips Good
Elbows Normal
CAER eyes Normal
Thyroid Normal
Chic # 141974

Coat medium dense medium harsh

Jasmine is a great hunting and family dog. She spends several days a year hunting quail in the desert and waterfowl in the marshes of the great salt lake. She has produced some wonderful pups in the past. We are excited to add Igor of Canada from French imports to our lines. We may have a few spots available depending on the size of the litter. Prefer to find hunting homes for these future companions.

01/06/2021

Congratulations Russell!

Just wanted to share with everyone that had one of our pups Sired by Russell. Proud of his continued accomplishments to make his mark and contribution to the future of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

First time back in the ring since August 2019 when Russell finished his CH. He went Select all 3 days to earn seven points and his first major towards his GCH. In the Sporting group, there were 174 entries Saturday and 185 on Sunday. There were 6 JH, 0 SH, 1 MH (Arya) and 1 MHA/MH12 (Russell). We were proud we could represent the Breed well and show that Sporting dogs can (and should) have titles on both sides of their name!
Arya was the John Stockton (aging myself with that reference) of the breed ring with 5 additional points earned by other dogs since we entered her. She is not a fan of the ring, but we know the importance of getting enough dogs entered to make majors, so we try our best to help others by entering her.
It was great seeing all the other Griffons and their owners this weekend too!

03/05/2021

This boy and Betty white are inseparable. Today I caught the kids playing hiding seek in the yard taking turns hiding with her. To say these pups are socialized is an understatement. We had half leave this weekend 😢. Luckily we have another week with the other half.