The 2007 United States Bracco Italiano Gathering has come to an end. It was a great weekend for all attendees and their dogs. The weather was cooperating – not too hot and not too cold. The food was fantastic and the camaraderie was at its best!

The list of attendees were:
Dick and Jackie Propernick with Luigi (Orange Male BI) and Bayou the Lab
Keith and Valerie Kessler with Izzy (Orange Female BI)
Ralph and Barrie Minnitte with Sadie (Brown Female BI), Alena (Orange Female BI), Romeo (Orange Male BI), and Paolo (Orange Male BI)
Michael Vernon with Lucy (Orange Female BI)
Lane Conrad and Dan Koon with Draco (Orange Male BI), Apollo (Brown Male BI) and Dixie (Orange Female BI)
Brian and Katie Driggs with Gracie (Brown Female BI)
Izabela and Piotr Kisielinski with Nebula (Brown Female BI), Luna (Orange Female BI) and Oy (Brown Male BI)
The Cadona Family – Franco, Ellie, Sarah, Luke, Bruno, Adrianna and Anna with Dante (Orange Male BI), a Boxer and a Lab.
John Callaci and Martha with Cyder (Orange Male BI)
John Kavalier (owner of 2 Braccos)
The Bill & Carolyn Rech Family – “The Luigi Propernick Fan Club”
Ericka and Robert Dennis with Rico (Orange Male BI), Milana (Orange Female BI), Romeo (Orange Male BI) and Regina (Orange Female BI)

Special Guests of Honor:
Tracy Jenson-Presson – owner of High-On Kennels, NAVHDA Judge and 25 years experience training dogs
David Awbrey – 35+ years of experience training field dogs and very active in NAVHDA San Diego Chapter
Carla Foster – AKC and Rare Breed Judge with 35+ years of experience with large breed dogs
Don Barthel – Bird Dog Photography

Total – 29 people, 4 guests of honor, 20 Bracco’s, 2 Labs and 1 Boxer!