French Brittany Spaniels in Scottsdale, Arizona - Kellers French Brittanys Verified listing

This is to let people know that if they are looking for a awesome bird dog and a awesome companion then look no further than the French Brittany . And Matt & Paula's britts are second to none ! I bought a tri colored male pup from Matt and paula last July and I'm going to pick up my 2ND PUP this August ( orange and white). These dogs are highly intelligent ,love to hunt and just love to be with you. Can't wait to get both of them in the field and watch them work. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT ! Do yourself a favor and call Matt and Paula ,your only regret will be, is that you wished you had called sooner !

I wanted to share my experience that I have had with Matt Keller and Keller’s French Brittanys. I have had multiple gun dogs over the past number of years including my best dog (Stanley) an American Brittany.
When I was in the market for a new pup I had decided that I wanted the best qualities that I had in my American Brittany but wanted to have a dog that was better in the house (maybe a little smaller) and closer working in the field. I had enjoyed my American Brittany’s nose, and endurance as well as his intense drive… what I didn’t like was the hyper activity in the house and the big running tendencies. The French Brittany was the answer I was looking for.
When I began to look into breeders for French Brittanys I found that Matt was by far the most knowledgeable, genuine and passionate that I could find. Matt explained to me the things that he found important and what he bred for in his dogs. It was a perfect match to what I was looking for… a close working dog with a great nose, natural retrieve and was extremely intelligent. Matt assured me that the pup I got from him would embody all of these qualities… he was absolutely correct in that statement.
When I went to meet Matt in mid-January of 2014 I was going to look at pups from 2 litters… one out of Ely and Bella and another out of Ely & Gidget. I brought my 2 oldest boys along to meet Matt and the puppies as well. Matt took the time to really explain everything to my boys about how everything worked and make them feel like part of the process. Matt’s operation was absolutely first class on every level. He explained the differences he expected to see out of each litter. Matt helped us to decide on a black and white male out of Ely and Gidget. We named him Benneli (we call him Benny).
Benny is now 6 months old (was born on Christmas Eve 2013). He has been a great pup so far. He is a very bold and intelligent. He retrieves a quail sized deadfoul trainer like a pro (including water retreives in the pool) and absolutely loves it. He goes absolutely crazy over pheasant and chuckar wings. We have been mainly working on basic house obedience with Benny. He is coming along great with “whoa” and “here”.
Benny is a great dog in the house… very calm. I can see where the term angels in the house and demons in the field comes from with these dogs. Benny spends his time between finding a nice shady spot in the back yard or a corner or a lap to curl up in. I have 4 children ranging from 2 -10 years old and Benny is great with all of them. He loves the kids and they love him. He is especially tolerant of my 2 year old who loves to play with his ears and tongue and enjoys getting doggie kisses. Benny gets a kiss on the head from Angelo every night before bed. He is extremely gentle and takes treats and food straight from little children’s fingers without any concern.
The last thing I wanted to share was an experience I had a few weeks back when I took Benny into the desert a few weeks back to get him acclimated to the environment where he will spend a lot of his time over the coming years. I put Benny on a 30’ lead and let him head out into the desert with me. I would let him get about 50-100’ in front of me, then completely change direction. I did this multiple times. He would check back and naturally without command re-direct so that he could “hunt” with me. Benny never got very far out in front of me without checking in and staying where I was walking. This is something that I could never do with my American Brittany (except with the e-collar) certainly not without even having to say a word.
I can honestly say that I would recommend a French Brittany for anyone who is looking for a close working pointing dog as well as Matt to anyone looking for a French Brittany… and I already have multiple times. I will check back in as Benny progresses. If you ever want to talk to me personally about my experiences with Matt he will give you my phone number.

Picked up my second French Brittany from Matt and Paula in a year . WOW !!!! Couldn't be happier than this . Great dog ( orange / white male out of ely and daffodil ) , great people , great experience !

Great dog! Josie is out of Abby and Gunny. She has a great temperament, is super smart, and a beast in the field. I couldn't ask for anything more in house/hunting dog. She is everything Matt said she would be and more.

Hi Matt,

I have been remiss in not having sent you a note before this. My family and I picked up Iris from you in early/mid-April 2013 (she was born 2/20/13). We named her Hazel. I just wanted to reach out and tell you what a joy she has been for all of us! I have had dogs my whole life and I've loved all of them, but I have never had a dog like Hazel. As I type this note to you, she's curled up by my feet where she'll sleep peacefully until I get up to move. At that point, she'll just follow me to my next resting spot and resume her position.

In the field, she is tractable and obedient. She works closely, has a phenomenal nose and she's very, very smart. The first two years of her life have not been great years for quail numbers her in AZ but this year is looking better in some areas. I'm hoping that, by giving her an opportunity to get into more birds, this year will be when things really start to click for her. Actually, I'll be taking her to Iowa to spend a week hunting pheasants next month and I believe that experience will be a great one for both of us.

Truth is, even if I never took her into the field to hunt another day in her life, she'd still be the best dog and best pet I've ever had. I can not thank you enough for the meticulous care you take in choosing and breeding the finest French Brittany's around. Hazel is a complete joy and a treasured member of the family.

Best,
Doug Farrington

My Levi (now Luc) is 10 months old. We just completed his first hunt today on wild quail in south Texas.

Luc made three solo points, quartered like a mature dog and followed commands including whoa like a champ!

Can't wait for tomorrow!

You know Matt, that a well breed Britney only needs to be rounded out. I train every day but it is mostly in the family scene: normal obiedience, direction, etc.. I work a lot with quail wings on a string in the back yard, I am big on "whoa".

This Levi has already pointed and retrieved over 30 wild and pin raised birds this year. He is only 11 months old so, I am thrilled

We have gotten two dogs from Matt, neither time we were able to get down there to see them in person so we trusted Matt to fit the right dog for our situation. He was spot on both times.

Unfortunately our first dog, Sally, was hit by a car and didn't even make it to the peak of her career. She showed so much ability in the field and was such a sweet companion. After losing her we had a longing to own another one of these great dogs.

So we called Matt, explained our situation, he told us he had a little female that would be what we wanted. That's how we ended up with Halona Jean De Saint Keller, aka Sage. We doubted we would be lucky enough to end up with another dog with as much natural ability as the first one; well Sage proved to have even better ability than Sally from just a young age. At 3 years old, with limited formal training, Sage now has a steady job at a pheasant club and has impressed all her clients. In only a month and a half of regular work, she is steady to a flush, breaks on gunshot, and will retrieve to hand. We can not take all the credit for her progress, because of the well thought out breeding program, and training tips from Matt, Sage has become such a great dog both as a hunter and a pet.

We have been very thrilled with the experience of working with Matt and plan to purchase more dogs from him in the future!

We purchased an orange male from Matt in June of 2015 and we couldn't be happier with him! Training Cosmo has been a breeze due to his natural abilities and disposition. He's a strong hunter and extremely confident in the field. I am so thrilled to have Cosmo by my side. He's a great pet for the family and hunting companion.

I purchased my tri colored male "Wilbur" from Matt in April 2015. I have to say it was the best decision I have ever made when it comes to a hunting partner, and more importantly a part of my family. Wilbur is the best pet I have ever had, great manners, listens better than any dog I have ever had, and is the perfect size for a house dog. However in the field he doesn't take a back seat, hunts close and he did that naturally. When he locks up on birds, it is really the prettiest thing I have ever seen. Loves to retrieve, even in the water. This dog is awesome at 1 1/2, I can only imagine how great he is going to be at 2 or 3! Matt thank you for a great dog, can't wait to get another one!