The Bracco Italiano Field Trials: An American Perspective

It was a great joy and privilege to be invited to the working trials in Tuscany. The surrounding hills were a very beautiful place to watch the dogs work. There are many, many things I learned during my trip and I will try to highlight the most important.

First, I was very impressed with the dedication of the people associated with the SABI. It is a lot of work to plan and execute a gathering such as this. Without these people, the traditions of hunting and conformation of the Bracchi would not be alive today. I also learned what tradition means and how the Bracchi have been a part of Italian families for