Happy Tails:
Satisfied Families & Their Brittany Companions
Welcome to our community of satisfied puppy owners! At Spiegel Bird Dogs, we are driven by a single, clear mission: to produce great bird dogs that are fantastic pets.
Thanks to the heartwarming feedback from our extended family of puppy buyers, we feel encouraged that we are reaching our goals. Below are firsthand testimonials from those who have welcomed our puppies into their homes. We've posted some pictures of the pups as they've grown up too.
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Thank you for considering us in your search for a new furry family member. We hope the following stories and images will help you see the love and care we pour into every litter.
Sonny / Ash
"Sonny is our 4th Brittany, and since his arrival in September 2025, we could not be happier with him! Sonny is extremely intelligent, effortless to train, a quick learner, affectionate, loving, playful, energetic, wonderful with our older Brittanies and kids, and extremely obedient. We attribute Sonny’s traits to the meticulous care, training, respect, and genuine love Dan Spiegel pours into his breeding process, which one can witness firsthand on the puppy webcam and during in-person visits. Dan is a kind and conscientious breeder and a wonderful person to boot! It was truly a pleasure to work with Dan Spiegel, with whom we stay in touch and share Sonny updates. Our phenomenal experience with Dan and our Brittany Sonny is why we have joined the waitlist for another Spiegel pup in 2026! We cannot say enough about the many positive qualities of Dan Spiegel and Spiegel Bird Dogs, and are extremely grateful for our beautiful Sonny!"
- Jim and Susan Mick
Ada, Michigan
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Tomato / Linden
"We welcomed Tomato into our family last fall, and we have had so much fun with him since. Tomato is our first Brittany, and certainly will not be the last. Since coming home, he has shown so much resilience and confidence, all due to Dan's immense attention and care in raising his puppies. His bird drive is intense and instinctive. He loves to learn and to work. He charges into every situation with confidence and no apprehension -- the first time we took him swimming, he jumped right into the water with no hesitation! He is the perfect adventure partner, and we are so lucky to have such a beautiful boy in our family. His coat is wonderfully soft and very easy to manage, and he is the perfect size.
Dan was absolutely phenomenal to work with, and I have no doubt that when we are ready for another Brittany we will be returning to Spiegel Bird Dogs. He is incredibly enthusiastic, thorough, and educated about the breed and about raising healthy and happy dogs. Dan went above and beyond answering all of our questions, providing resources, and maintaining consistent communication both during and after the puppy buying process. You can really tell how much he loves what he does, and it shows in his amazing dogs."
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- Mason, Ani, & Tomato
Tomato / Linden
"The years of experience that Dan has is evident when you see the process he has developed. You are involved from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with our addition and look foreward to one day soon getting another beautiful puppy from Spiegel Bird Dogs!!!"
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Nick VO.
St. Clair Shores, Michigan
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Clyde / Cedar
Larry / Oak
Stella / Willow
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"Our experience with Spiegle Bird Dogs has been nothing short of exceptional. Dan’s passion and dedication are evident in every step of the process—from pre-breeding care all the way through to placing well-prepared puppies with their future owners. His commitment to producing healthy, capable dogs truly stands out.
The pedigree behind these dogs represents the Brittany breed at its finest, and it shows. Having owned five Brittanys, we welcomed our newest addition, Stella, in September 2025. She has been an outstanding pet and shows tremendous promise in the field.
We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Spiegle Bird Dogs to anyone looking for a top-quality Brittany."
Jim & De S.
Lake City, Michigan
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Stella / Willow
Woody / Flint
"I couldn’t be more satisfied with Ned. He is bird-crazy, gentle, and lovable. Dan goes way beyond anything I’ve ever heard of with his breeding. He has top bloodlines. His pre & post care for the mother and pups is second to none. He socializes and readies each pup for its new owner. The man truly loves Brittanies and brings out the best. Successfully!"
Less S.eston
Pleasant Hope, Missouri
Ned Pepper / Rowan
Birch / Birch
"During my hunt for my next Brittany, I came across Spiegel Bird dogs on an online platform. Looking further into Dan and Spiegel Bird dogs, my wife and I found the puppy cam! We fell in love with all the puppies on the cam, so me being me, I called Dan and asked if he had any available. Unfortunately, at the time, he did not.
Fast forward 2 years, and I get a phone call, completely forgetting about seeing these puppies. Speaking to Dan for 2 hrs on the phone, I knew we had found our breeder! Dan's knowledge and experience with these dogs was fascinating. Weekly updates, endless info, pictures, FaceTimes. He was setting us up for our future fur baby. He was always there to answer questions we had, help us in our decision on picking THE Perfect dog for us, what we are doing, and any advice we needed. Birch is just shy of a year old and he is an amazingly smart, has a personality that makes anyone want him and a nose and eyes like nothing I’ve seen before. Spiegel Bird dogs and Dan is the only breeder we will be getting our future pups from, from here on out.
Dan , thank you for your knowledge, support and love you gave to not only us but these puppies. Anyone can tell just by talking to you that you LOVE this breed .
Thank you again.
Dallas and Jayden Weinzirl
San Tan Valley , Arizona .
Ranger / Hickory
Working with Dan was the best decision we could have ever made when getting our pup, Ranger! The entire process was so thorough, it gave us a sense of calm and felt incredibly informative. Before the pups were even born, I had a conversation with Dan to get an idea of his process and how he cares for both the mama and the babies once they arrive. It helped me feel at ease and made the decision clear. Dan was very communicative, always provided updates so that we knew where he was in the process, giving us confidence in him.
Once the babies were here, it was such an exciting time! And the fact that he provides a puppy cam was a huge hit in our household! Not only did our kids love watching the babies grow every day, but my husband and I would often turn it on during the day several times just to check in on the pups. It was an added bonus we didn't know we needed. Having our Ranger has been such a joy - he is a healthy, snuggly, energetic dog with top tier intelligence. It's nice to see his pedigree as well, and know that he comes from strong genetics.
We are so grateful for the care and service that Dan has provided to us, and have been so impressed by everything that we already got ourselves on the waitlist for 2027 to bring home a brother for our Ranger. Dan is knowledgeable, caring and supportive.
I would recommend him to anyone looking for a beautiful Brittany!
The Nolin Family
Middleville, Michigan
Basil / Rudy
"Our experience with Spiegel Bird Dogs far exceeded our expectations. Knowledge of this breed and the care that went into the dam's prenatal and postnatal care was excellent. The litter's health was foremost: they were socialized, received amazing veterinary care and were well prepared to separate from their littermates. We received a healthy, confident, beautiful puppy who has been a wonderful addition to our family. Without hesitation, our family fully recommends Spiegel Bird Dogs."
E. Foster
Ada MI
Clove / Lucy
Our Lucy is our 4th Brittany. She is just a great pup. She is beautiful, extremely athletic, loves to please, Super affectionate, Great temperament, great nose (picks up scent and points sometimes 30 ft away), loves our grandkids, just a wonderful Brittany.
Didn’t get to work her much with birds her first 5 months. I did work on getting her prepared for the gun. Season opening she was about six months old and really first time in the woods hunting, she went from shy and cautious the first few days to finding, pointing, holding birds and retrieving to me within a week. Ended up with a several grouse and much woodcock. Couldn't be more excited about this upcoming season.
Craig O., White Cloud, MI
Poppy / Lucy
Dan has a great breeding program and the dogs are beautiful. I’ve had Brittany’s for over 44 years and my male High Velocity Magnum Jack is the most laid back one I’ve ever owned. Dan’s program of the care he has for the pups is hands down awesome. Be sure to watch the puppy cam. If at my old age I was to consider another one I would surely connect with him.
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Wesley G.
Leetonia Ohio,
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Bay / Jack
Poppy / Lucy
Poppy / Lucy
I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to purchase one of your Brittany pups. While anxiously waiting for our Ryah, it was great to see her and her siblings on the puppy cam.
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Ryah is my 3rd Brittany; my experience dealing with you has been above the top. The information you emailed on recommendations from shots, food, and a few training commands was always welcome.
I will definitely let anyone know about Speigel Bird Dogs should anyone be interested in purchasing a Brittany. It was truly a wonderful experience dealing with such a great person!!
Many Thank yous,
Kelly D.
Oxford, MI
Nutmeg / Ryah
Sage / Sam
Clove / Lucy
Clove / Lucy
Clove / Lucy
Clove / Lucy
From my very first conversation with Dan, I knew that I struck gold. Dan's care and compassion for his puppies, and the Brittany breed, come through in every interaction. I received regular updates on the litter, in addition to being able to watch them grow daily on the puppy cam!
Dan made sure I was fully prepared ahead of time for our puppy delivery, and also sent over a list of suggestions for gear, supplies, and training tips, which I found incredibly useful.
When we finally received our puppy, the best way I could describe her is "perfect"! Not only was she healthy, but also amazingly well behaved. A few weeks in, and her hunting instincts from this exceptional bloodline are already showing up daily. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Dan to anyone, and he will be my first call for a future puppy!
S.M, CT
Ginger / Tika
Jasper-Jasper
You can tell from the initial interaction that Dan has a true love for his dogs, their puppies and the Brittany breed. His knowledge and care are truly five stars. Throughout the entire process, communication has been wonderful. Dan is honest and open and promptly responds to any questions I have. Once the puppies were born my entire family watched them grow and develop on the puppy cam. The puppy “pen” was immaculate, and the pups had everything they needed to flourish. Once the puppies reached the appropriate age, I was able to schedule visits to meet the litter. When the day came to bring my Jasper home, he was a healthy, confident, happy little guy. He is smart, athletic, loving and is so eager to learn and please! I would highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for a Brittany and will be calling him for a future puppy!
Cheri S., Rockford, MI
Onyx-Gunner
I received a puppy, Gunner, out of the PiperxLucky breeding in 2024. Gunner is my 5th Brittany, from 3 different breeders, and first Liver/White. The experience I had with Dan was by far the best. The information provided was amazing. Including; litter status/progress, puppy raising tips (feeding, training, etc.), and the puppy cam (probably the best!). Gunner has exceeded all my hopes for a Brittany. His personality is great. His size is wonderful. And his coat is amazing! It sheds burrs/water like no other Brittany I've owned. Truly a bonus for those who will be hunting their dogs! I think you will be happy with the puppy experience and your puppy from Dan.
Scott Kosal
Barton City MI
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​Pearl-Bizzy
I can't recommend Spiegel Bird Dogs enough, from my very first conversation with Dan and up to present day he has been a valuable resource and true professional. The entire breeding and rearing process is undertaken with such incredible care and diligence. Whether it's watching him on the puppy cam or casual conversations throughout the process, it's obvious he cares about his Brittany's and your success as a dog owner. I have had Bizzy (Pearl) for 7 months and she's already shown great acumen in the field, and is an even better family dog. She was the star of the Holiday's, enjoying the tuggs and attention of 20 some young nieces and nephews. If you are in the market for a Brittany, Dan is the first call I would make.
Drake P. Duluth, MN​​
Flint-Woody
“ Woody has been an amazing addition to our home. He is just what we were looking for.. pocket sized and a fun loving energetic dog who loves to have a job! At 15 weeks he had his first exposure to a live bird and he went on point almost instantly, very fun to see great genetics and breeding shine through so early. Dan was incredible to work with. What an incredibly thorough breeder, I really appreciate his obsession with his craft. He truly is devoted to this breed and all his dogs, even when they leave his home. He will even still shoot a text every now and then still asking for updates on his pupp! Spiegel Bird Dogs will forever be recommended by me, hope to one day get another Britt from Dan! “
If I could put more than 5 stars I would. My experience with Dan from Spiegel Bird Dogs was nothing short of amazing. He is extremely thorough, has so much love for these animals and puts so much time into these dogs. The amount of great information he has passed down to me is invaluable. Plus the dogs are gorgeous! If you’re looking for a great breeder for Brittany’s look no farther.
Kristofer L. Montgomery, IL
Jade-Skadi
Skadi is our second Brittany. We are an active family from Northern Michigan who loves to upland bird hunt. We were looking for not only for a hunting dog but a family companion as well. I discovered Spiegel’s Bird Dogs online from their website and reached out to Dan. Based on the website and the first conversation with him, I knew I found a breeder that not only had a great deal of love for his litters, but the Brittany breed as a whole.
We welcomed Skadi into our home in July of 2024. Our first impression of her when we brought her home was how sweet and well socialized, she was. She loves to play and our long walks in the woods. At night, she loves getting her head and belly rubbed while unwinding after a long day. Skadi is intelligent and driven. She learned basic commands quickly and loves working on them in the back yard. I took her on her first hunt when she was just over six months old and got some birds. The sky is the limit for her in the field and I look forward to watching her grow and develop into the best bird dog she can be. Skadi is exactly what we wanted in a bird dog and family pet and we could not be happier with her!
Throughout the entire process Dan shared updates, information, and his expertise. Dan is one of most knowledgeable people I have ever had the privilege of speaking to when it came to puppies and Brittany breed. His love, care, and passion for what he does is second to none. I would highly recommend Spiegel’s Bird Dogs to anyone who is serious about welcoming a Brittany into their lives.
Jake K. Petoskey, MI
Jet-Jett
Jett is our family’s first Brittany. He is very loving, very attentive and quick to learn. He loves to please. All these great qualities Jett possesses starts with the love and affection Dan at Spiegel Bird Dogs pours into his puppies. It was evident from the first time we talked. His knowledge is amazing and we are grateful for his eagerness to share it.
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Jett was more than prepared to separate from his litter mates and transition into our home. He’s been an amazing addition to our family. And, the puppy cam is a great way to stay connected to your pup before bringing him home. My entire family was addicted to it!
If you’re considering a Brittany for your family, without hesitation, Spiegel Bird Dogs is the call you make.
Chris M.
Grosse Pointe, MI
Ruby-Bailey
If you are looking into getting a Brittany, look no further than Dan with Spiegel Bird Dogs. When we were looking for Bailey, we stumbled across Dan’s program on the AKC website and knew that it was a match made in heaven. Dan’s knowledge and care for his puppies was very apparent in our phone conversations, and it is very evident that he is in this for all of the right reasons. Dan made sure that all of his puppies as well as the Dam and Sire were well taken care of. Prior to pickup, Dan made sure to send me all kinds of information on how to train, and how to make the transition very smooth. I am so glad I found Dan and I will definitely be calling him when it is time to add another furbaby to my family.
MaKenna M.
St. Louis, MO
Amber-Parsley
As a young couple getting our first Brittany we couldn’t have asked for a better breeder. Dan was exceptional to work with. You can hear the love he has for the breed when you speak to him for the first time on the phone. His state of the art equipment that he has to ensure the safety and heath of the pups and of Piper is amazing. He kept us well updated with Pipers pregnancy and educated us on so much while we waited for the pups to be born. We never missed an article that he posted on his blog.
Then when the pups were born it was so fun to watch them grow and develop on the puppy camera. I think the best part was when we came to meet the puppies a few weeks before they were old enough to go home. We weren’t sure who we were leaning towards more based on their personalities we could see when watching them. But thankfully Parsley picked us by licking our faces and solidifying her spot in our hearts. She is the most affectionate and loving dog I have ever meet. Her tail wags constantly and you can see how intelligent she is with how quickly she picks things up.
We would recommend Spiegel Bird Dogs to anyone looking to add a Brittany to their family. They will be lucky to have a pup from Dan and can be confident knowing they will be getting a dog that is well socialized, loved from before day one, and the best dog a person could ask for. When we’re ready to add another Brittany to our family we will be certain to get them from Spiegel Bird Dogs.
Andrew and Elizabeth, Gwinn, MI
