Our family currently consists of 4 Brittanys, our two sons, our rabbit "Duke", and our cockatiel “Skittle”. As part of our commitment to the sport of dogs we now enjoy judging AKC dog show events and sharing our knowledge with others. We compete successfully in AKC conformation events, hunt tests, and field trials with our dogs. In the past we have averaged two litters of puppies a year, but now that our boys keep us so busy with their activities, we only have the quality time for a litter every one to two years. We are members of the Dog Judges Association of America, Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association, Land 'O Lakes Kennel Club, American Brittany Club, Maple Island Hunt Club, St. Croix Valley Brittany Club, and Minnesota Brittany Club.

MISSION
We have made a commitment to breed only the highest quality Brittany, maintaining a high level of ethics adhering to the Brittany standard, and promoting the "dual dog". We are extremely selective on the animals we breed -- temperament being top priority, but hunting ability, show potential (correct/sound conformation), and freedom from hereditary problems are necessary prerequisites for our breeding stock. We pride ourselves on the fact our dogs are wonderful, quiet family/house dogs but will perform in the field, show, agility, and obedience events successfully and with all their heart.

HISTORY
Joe started out in Junior Handling at the age of 10 with Weimaraners, which his folks bred. His parents were professional handlers and he traveled with them and helped condition/train/and show the dogs. My Father, Dr. Charles Westman, practiced traditional veterinary medicine for many years and now specializes in acupuncture, chiropractic, and allergy elimination for dogs and horses. He is a great resource to have in the family!! I put my first CD on an Australian Shepherd when I was 10 years old and showed Aussies with my Mom in breed, obedience, and Junior Showmanship.

Our first Brittany was BIS/BISS Ch. Chesabrits Code of the West, CD ("Cody"), who was born in 1984 and came to live with us at the age of 8, after having been retired from his position as the #1 show Brittany in he country. After getting him back in shape, we entered Cody at a couple specialties, which he won from the Veteran's class. We also took him up to Canada, where he finished his Canadian championship with two Group Firsts and a Best in Show. We decided to go to the American Brittany Club Nationals that year (1993), where we entered Cody in Novice A obedience, the Veterans Sweepstakes, and the regular Veterans class. He won the sweepstakes, took first place and qualified in the Novice A class, and went on to win his second National Specialty, this time from the Veteran's class!

Some of our first Brittanys after Cody got us hooked on the breed were Ch. S Chilcote Creditors Dow Jones ("Jonesie", a Cody daughter), Ch. Chilcote's Sovereign Allspice ("Spice"), and BISS Ch. Sovereign's Know the Code, JH ("Moose"- son of Cody & Spice).

Thanks for visiting our website. If you have any questions or would just like to chat, please feel free to contact us.

--Dawn