About Beeline Brittanys

Hi,

I’m glad you have taken the time to visit my web site. On these pages you will be introduced to Buddy, Brave, and few other hopefuls from Beeline Brittanys. It is with these foundation sires that I hope to perpetuate the qualities that have elevated them to the top of their games. I compete in walking field trials as well as hunt wild birds with these dogs that I love.

As you know, Brittanys aren’t suppose to be able to compete with Pointers and Setters, but these just keep coming through for me, day in and day out, in National Shoot-to-Retrieve trials. Their drive, heart, bird sense, and brains never cease to amaze me, even to this day.

I never knew just how blessed I was the day I brought home the seven-week-old puppy that was just going to be my buddy. I guess by now you have figured out how he got his name ('Buddy'). I do know now that I was truly blessed and I am thankful everyday for the time that I am allowed to spend with these wonderful dogs.

Since I was very young I have enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. As a young man I hunted deer and small game when I could. I was taught early on the importance of the harvest and the value of the life taken. Neither should ever be taken lightly. I was also taught the immense responsibility of safe gun handling, which I practice and try to impart on every outing. I listened to my father and uncle spin tales of their many hunts for Ruffed Grouse. I also owned a Brittany as a pet. The two didn’t come together until later but when they did it was hook, line, and sinker.

My first Brittany bird dog was a gift from a now great friend, Dennis Brooks. He probably didn’t realize at the time that he would have to train me as well as the dog. He was very patient and did a wonderful job with the dog at least. I learned a great deal from him as well as from books, videos, pro trainers, and other good friends. I am sure I bugged them all to death. With all of this to sort through, the main thing I learned was that there is no single way to train a dog that will work on every one. As a trainer, you need several different ways to obtain the same objective. You also need a kind hand and lots of patience. The dog has to want to please you before he will try to do so.

The goal of my breeding program is to produce Brittanys that can compete with any breed of pointing dog, in a walking trial or in the uplands. They must have wonderful dispositions as well as great temperaments. As of now they possess great speed, a tremendous nose, and strong natural talents. I will do my best to reproduce and hopefully sharpen these traits for I feel these are the cornerstones of any true bird dog.

Once again, thanks so much for visiting Beeline Brittanys. I hope, from this site, you will be able to learn a little more about my dogs and goals, so that when we cross paths we can talk shop and proceed to better this wonderful breed that we love. Take care and God bless.

Sincerely,

Nolan Huffman

Contact Nolan Huffman, 4753 Leger Rd, Valdese, NC, 28690, Telephone (828) 874-3284. Click here to e-mail Nolan.

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