"I am more than pleased with Echo [born 1/23/09]. I've had dogs all my life (including 2 French Brittanies from du Calumbor), and she's the best I've seen. Luckily, I'm retired now, and with her pretty much 24/7. She's a house dog, and loves her comforts, but has never chewed a thing, or sniffed at food on the table. We can give her the run of the house when away without worrying, and she took to the "invisible fence" at 3 months.

I live in a pretty rural area in Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay, and walk and/or swim her at least twice a day. Off leash, she follows hand signals and comes to the whistle, and constantly checks and adjusts her range and direction. She is extremely birdy, and holds a beautiful point. We will work with her on retrieving quail late summer, as during her initial exposure she was a bit reluctant to give up the birds (Her only fault so far).

I'm working her with a trainer, and he claims she's the best dog at her age that he's ever seen, and proudly shows her off to all of his friends.

Enclosed are a couple of pictures, including one of her on the beach at about 4 months, which kind of captures her energy and enthusiasm.

John, as I think you know, I spent the bulk of my career in the outdoor sports, and handled Remington's advertising for some 15 years. I've had the opportunity to hunt birds all over the country, as well as Mexico and Europe. Right now, nothing makes me happier than the expectations of shooting with Echo over wild quail here in Virginia, and preserve birds in the surrounding area.

You produce a wonderful dog, and I sure am happy to be lucky enough to own one."

Dan Lytle
VA

"A little over 3 years ago, when we went to pick up Maquis at 8 weeks old, John tossed a quail a few feet away. That cute little bundle of fur went straight for it, somehow picked it up (it was almost as big as him), and trotted back to us, a great sign of things to come. Since then, Maquis has shown himself to be a bird-finding machine who can go from full tilt to rock solid point in a heart beat. There is no doubting his nose when he goes on point; he does not waver. The Mooneys' guidance, advice, and friendship have been invaluable in helping us with training Maquis and understanding how to build on his natural hunting abilities. They have always been accessible, either by phone or e-mail, and quick to answer any queries. Maquis has great heart (as well as nose) for hunting, and a personality to match. He is a high energy pup, has tremendous stamina, is a sweet companion in the home, and is a pleasure to hunt over. During one recent out-of-state hunting trip, Maquis received high praise from other Epagneul Breton owners for his hunting ability and conformation. We highly recommend L'Escarbot Kennels, for their expertise, their bloodlines, and their friendship."

Jim and Fatmi Anders
Virginia

“By 15 months, D’Artagnan (aka Dax) pointed and retrieved ruffed grouse, pheasant and chucker – in sun, rain and snow. John, we are very pleased with the job you and your family did in refining Dax's obedience and instilling the basics of hunt training - he is a mischievous angel in the home (no surprise as Karen spoils him), who is a vigorous, biddable field companion. Dax is intelligent, energetic and assertive, with a handsome conformation that consistently draws compliments – he is a joy to watch move since he, as you said, runs like a gazelle with grace and power. Dax has boundless enthusiasm in the field with a great nose and intense point. He adjust his range to field conditions, checks on us, honors other dogs, hunts dead with determination and is learning to manage running pheasants and to not press the always nervous grouse. Dax is still quite young, but we are getting to know each other in the field and, as he will temper with age and experience, we have great expectations for our future together.

Dax is our second dog from L’Escarbot Kennel and will not be the last as he will need a hunting mate in a couple years. We are extremely pleased with him and your consideration in aiding our selection. Like his semi-retired predecessor out of Ivee, Dax possesses a warm expressive personality, classic conformation and great prey drive - whether released from our truck or out the front door, your dogs are hunting. My wife and I have hunted over other breeds, but are converts to the French Brittany Spaniel as the holistic home/field dog for us - and especially from L’Escarbot Kennel as we believe in your program as evidenced by its results. Thank you for Dax.”

Tom and Karen Harris
Minnesota

"It was great to see how Maddie's learned on each of our hunts. This time she was outstanding! My brother-in-law with whom I've hunted for 30+ years said she's far and away the best dog I've ever had. As much as we love Cassie, we have to agree. Her nose is excellent and, as you know, she's relentless and seemingly untiring. "Exuberant" is the word that comes to mind when describing her.

She also got some experience retrieving. My brother-in-law shot a high-flyer which landed about 2 feet from Maddie and kind of startled her since she hadn't seen the bird getting up. She picked it up and delivered it to hand to him. She continued to retrieve although, after the first time, she hesitated and was a bit reluctant to give it up although she didn't run away with it. You could just see her getting a bit wilder about retrieving the more she did it. Irene almost cried when she saw her bringing a bird to my brother-in-law the last day. It is a beautiful sight.

Although I have the e-collar on her just in case, I seldom if ever use my whistle because she checks back so regularly. If I want her back I just catch her eye, stand still, and she comes running. It's nice not to have to worry about her running away.

So, if you need an honest and authentic testimonial, I'm your man. I think anyone who saw her work would be calling you to order a pup."

Jack

"Just back from a week hunting pheasants and sharptails in eastern Montana. I thought I'd let you know that I am feeling pretty good about Dory's prospects.

As you well know, its hard to draw too many conclusions about a 14 month old pup. But I can tell you this - by the end of the week Dory was performing more like a seasoned vet than a pup. On our last 2 hour walk, he pointed a covey of sharptails and 7 seperate pheasants including 5 roosters. He's retreiving everything I shoot and hunting dead with an enthusiasm that you don't see in many dogs, regardless of age. And prey drive! He has more drive than all but my oldest dog who is the best I've had in my 27 years of hunting over bird dogs.

So at only 2 1/2 months into his first season, Dory has hunted, pointed, and retrieved blue grouse, chukars, sharptails, and pheasants. He's come a long way in a short time and, at this point, shows all the signs of being a truly great bird dog. . . Dory is very intense on point and has been holding his birds well."

Regards,
Keith Marcott

"My search for a dog was based on specific criteria: small to medium size, a pointer, intelligent, and a great companion in the house. I found the ideal solution in a French Brittany spaniel from L'Escarbot Kennels. The Mooney brothers have a passion for the breed and show it by continuing to maintain very high breed standards. I also found John Mooney to be a great resource for training; both at their training facility and on the phone.

I would highly recommend L'Escarbot Kennels to any prospective dog owner."

Regards,
Dick

"Hi John,

Just wanted to update you on my dog Tusk. You ran into a few of my friends in North Dakota on their way to Montana, it's a small world. Anyway my dog Tusk ran in his first NSTRA trials last week end. We had a full trial for the amateur division. Tusk took 1st on Saturday and Sunday both. He competed against some very good 3 to 5 year old dogs and looked great doing it. Just wanted to let you know.

Tusk has been the easiest dog to handle and train that I have ever hunted over and is a pleasure to be around. You have something good going; thanks for selling me such a nice dog.

I will be running Tusk this week end in a united bird hunter event. I will keep you posted."

Brad Beetch