Bleu de Gascogne Dog Names

There are not many Bleu de Gascogne that make waves within the dog world simply because they are a rare breed. The Bleu de Gascogne is not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) but is recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), therefore, you will not see a Bleu de Gascogne swaggering around the ring at the Westminster Kennel Club’s prestigious dog show. You will see them strutting around the ring at other prominent dog shows in Europe such as the World Dog Show, Benelux Dog Show, and Golden Dog Trophy in Belgium. This is where we have had the best chance to glimpse the Bleu de Gascogne. Irish Champion Jolie d’An Naoned pour Dalmarno or Jolie made a splash at the Benelux Dog Show in 2018. She won first place excellent and earned double Certificat d’Aptitide au Championnat (CAC),  Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat International de Beaute (CACIB), and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) winner. Jolie also participated in the Golden Dog Trophy 2018 held in Belgium where she was the Open Class winner both days. Jolie’s parents, Etel d’An Naoned and Gavroche des Plaines de la Mare Jouenne, have not been in the conformation ring, but have been in the field participating in hunting trials.

Another Bleu de Gascogne making a name for themselves in the conformation ring is Irish Champion Luca d’An Naoned avec Dalmarno. Luca was entered in the Kortrijk Dog Show 2018 held in Belgium and won Open Dog first as well as CAC, CACIB, and Best of Breed. Luca was also at the 2018 World Dog Show where he won Open Dog first place. At the Golden Dog Trophy 2018, Luca cleaned up by winning Open Dog first place, CAC, CACIB, and Best of Breed. Luca’s parents, Frog d’An Naoned and Herbe d’An Naoned, have produced offspring that have done well in the conformation ring and hunting trials.

Jolie and Luca’s home kennel, An Naoned owned by Yann Bouriaud, has been producing quality Bleu de Gascogne for years and they have been working tirelessly to promote this rare breed to the public who would not normally get to meet or learn about the Bleu de Gascogne. An Naoned Kennel is located in the Gentouze region of France. However, Bouriaud has imported and exported Bleu de Gascogne all over Europe and Asia. This breed is smart, affectionate, and makes an excellent companion. It is easy to see why Bouriaud fell in love with the Bleu de Gascogne and is working hard to preserve the breed.