I'm Al C., the breeder behind High Hopes Kennel located in Conneautville, PA. We live in North West Pennsylvania by the Ohio line on a 73 acre farm. I train and compete Brittney's field trials and hunting dogs. We've been blessed with winning the National Gun Dog six times and 5 runner-ups and multiple placements.
We only breed once every couple years to keep our blood lines going. All hips are certified and are guaranteed. Me and my wife been doing this since 1977 for her and 1991 for me. We were honored in 2016 as breeder of the Year award for pointing breed field events. 2017 we were honored with our dog going into the American Brittany club Hall of Fame NAGDC/FC/AFC High Hopes Fly Nite.
Very proud that we are breeders of 5 National Gun Gun Champions High Hopes Tar's Dot Com, High Hopes Dark Nite, Hi Point Summer Time,
High Hopes Little Annie, Magnum High Velocity.
Q. & A. with Al
Why did you start breeding?
Because of field trialing to improve the breed
What makes your program special?
Breeders of 5 National Gun Dog Champions along with many becoming field champions and amateur field champions show champion or dual champions.
Along with being breeder of the year in 2016.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and orange, orange roan, and orange and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Al
Al has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $750 non-refundable deposit and between $750 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes guaranteed AKC registration and two rounds of shots. Tells doc and dew claws removed. Males and female or the same price once the deposit is made that's where your number will be in the pic of the puppies litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Al may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Al offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Al directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Puppy starter kit
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Al.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Conneautville, PA
4058 miles away
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More about Al
Club memberships
Al is a member of Pennsylvania Brittany club and American Brittany club.
Certifications & recognitions
Breeders of Multiple National Champions , AKC Breeder of Merit.
Al has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Al was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Al is a trusted Good Dog breeder
High Hopes Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Al C.
Program update on 25 Aug. •
All puppies are sold
Parent dogs
JOE, dad
Brittany
About JOE
We only have Frozen on Joe
High Hopes Dark Nite (JOE) won the Gun Dog Nationals in 2013 -2014 - 2017 Joe is out of my 2006 National Amateur Gun Dog Champion High Hopes Fly By Nite (Zoey) she is also in the American Brittany club Hall of Fame.
She produced three national champions and has two grand children that have became national champions. Joe's sire is National Champion DC/AFC Gambler Ace IN The Hole (Rocky) Rocky is also in the American Brittany club Hall of Fame and the field trial Hall of Fame.
V, mom
Brittany
About V
High Hopes Nite Angel (V) is a granddaughter of of Three Time National Gun Dog Champions DC /AFC High Hopes Dark Nite and a great-granddaughter of 2006 National Gun Dog Champions FC/AFC High Hopes Tar's Dot Com
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
High Hopes Kennel reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Brittanys.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Adult Paroxysmal Dyskinesia
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).