After repeatedly saying there was no way that I would keep a pup from this litter, I found I just couldn't part with Bud.  Hence, the registered name of Never Say Never.

What a joy he has been.  Not only is he very laid back & easy to have around the house, but he has turned into a great competitor.

In very limited campaigning in the field as a juvenile, he surpassed all expectations.  Run in thirteen trials he had eleven placements - eight of these are first place wins!  Included in those are a first in a 25 dog stake and winning the Central Gun Dog Futurity (23 entries). We are extremely proud of the fact that Bud was ranked second in the country for juvenile firsts. All this has been done on the dogs natural abilities with his breeder/owner as handler.  

Bud finished his show title with a five point specialty major.  He has a Best of Breed & was the recipient of the Central Futurity Dual Dog Award.  Bud is the Minnesota Brittany Club's Dual Dog of the Year 2007, 2005, 2000, & 2001 & is also the 2001 Field Dog of the Year.

After some fantastic hunting seasons with Bud, he's recently gotten back into field competition and is closing in on both his dual and amateur field championships.  FLASH!!  Bud finished his amateur field championship on Mother's Day 2009 - what a great Mother's Day gift!

We're looking forward to having a lot more fun with him in the field - both competing & hunting, but most of all as the family Bud.