The last two years we've hunted a mature Brittany (9 yr old) with a young Braque du Bourbonnais female. I've hunted birds for over 30 years with a multple breeds and this combination has been priceless. I had my best Mearns Quail season ever last year and this combination pointed more quail and coveys than I would want to count. They will start in Montana in September and finish the season in the hills of Southern Arizona!!! Stay healthy so you can spend more time hunting!!!!