Brio

Brio is a naturally talented land & water dog with an impressive pedigree of accomplished GWPs.  She has always been serious with the birds, starting at 7 weeks old.  Brio has an excellent coat, sharp nose, and 6th scent to find those difficult birds. Even as a brutal hunting dog (her nickname is the Brush Buster), she retrieves wounded birds to hand that are fit for any dinner plate.  She is our "go to" Montana hunting dog that flattens cattails and bullrush, determined to find "any and all" hidden birds. Every year she finds that enormous rooster that has outsmarted many predators and she continues to hold the longest tail contest for years.  Brio is a great waterfowl dog too and can bring in a goose at a full run. 

Brio was finally able to test in NAVHDA Utility in the fall of 2024 at the age of 9.5 years old (prior, Brio was either in season or whelping a litter each year we tried to enter her).  We were thrilled that Brio earned a UT Prize 1/201 score and her son, Trek, earned the same score two days earlier at the same test.  Both Brio and Trek were the only dogs to achieve the UT Prize 1 at this weekend test.  Both Brio and Trek are eligible for the 2025 Invitational but instead, we will be busy getting Brio's daughter, Jiggs and grandson, Beck ready for Utility in 2025.  

Brio's temperament is second to none, as are her offsprings. Her only fault might be to lick your face immediately after chasing down a running wounded goose as she is so excited to retrieve.  Brio does not have the typical aloof GWP personality as she loves all people, young and old and she gets along with all dogs.  She is the official greeter at our house so please don't leave your vehicle door open when you stop by unless you want to find her stretched out asleep in your backseat.