Prefontaine's mom says: Prefontaine was named after Steve Prefontaine, one of America's greatest distance running legends, who, at one time, held every American track and field record from the 2,000 to the 10,000m. We wanted a dog that we could run with, as we both enjoy distance running. We chose a Brittany because of their ability to run and found a breeder about 3 hours from where we live. When we arrived to look at the 7 week old puppies, Pre was the first puppy to greet us- he ran up and promptly sat at our feet looking up at us and never left our side. He chose us! We took him home the following week, introduced him to sister Belle, the Beagle and life has never been the same! Pre plays hard during the day and sleeps just as hard at night (we call it PREcharging!). He loves to curl up and fall asleep in our lap each night. Every morning he has puppy school where he brushes up on his commands and tricks. Pre can sit, stay, "touch it", shake, lay down and come when called -all for treats of course! "Kennel up!" is his favorite command because he knows it is breakfast time! He loves going for a drive to the park, sunning in the backyard and taking Daddy for his daily walks. Pre will even walk his own leash or sister Belle's leash. Chasing butterflies, spiders and his own nubby tail has become a recent favorite. Pre is part water buffalo- he will drink/spill an entire bowl of water in one standing, wait for the bowl to be refilled and continue drinking! He has eliminated the need for mopping the floors because he spills so much water! Pre is quickly learning to swim and will fetch sticks and his tennis ball when thrown in the pond at the park. Everyone Pre meets is an immediate friend and if his nubbin tail weren't secured so tightly, it might wag itself off! We are amazed at how smart Pre is and how fast of a runner he is becoming! Pre has become a wonderful addition to our family and every day is a new adventure with him!












He clearly ran right to your heart. And he'll leave far too soon, too - they all do. Two tons of cookies.
"Precharging" that is great! Such a cuttie! It was hard to choose a favorite picture. What a regal poise for the camera in this picture! I love the next one too. He is so intent on what is in the sky. Here's to many happy and healthy years with Pre!
Oh boy what a gorgeous baby. I just want to cuddle him all up. Zillions of hugs and biscuits and the best life. Enjoy Pre. xxxxxxxxxxx
[i][color=green]Pre's eyes are absolutely exquisite! What a darling character, and a huggable bundle of wonderful, he is![/color][/i]:D
He is gorgeous and I just love his eyes! The name is pretty cool to. Had a hard time picking a favorite picture....they are all Great! 11 Biscuits
Pre's soulful eyes look right through you. When he grows up, you will be hard pressed to keep up with him. Growing up, we had a neighbor who was owned by a pair of Brittany's. They were easy to spot, always together and always in the water. Many, many happy years together. All the best.
Tons of hugs and biscuits for this handsome fellow. So special that you chose each other. Enjoy all the wonderful years ahead with this great pup!
We are caring for a Brittany now and she is delightful. Enjoying time with our Golden. Wonderful 12 year old.
Btw, yours: ooooooo so cute a million biscuits and a belly rub
Fantastic pictures! What beautiful boy. We have a roan Cocker and she looked just like him as a puppy. He looks so much fun I could just picked him up as cuddle him!
gorgeous and adorable and hilarious -- just perfect, I'd say!!! (And at this point it really is impossible to choose a favorite photo.
Scritches to Pre (if you can catch him ;-) ) and to Belle!!!
What a wonderful story. I can picture him running right along with both of you. He surley did pick you, because he's a very smart Puppie. Happy running with Pre. Love those ears!!!
What a beautiful guy he is! It was hard to pick a picture, very hard, the pictures are all of a handome guy, those eyes and his beautiful color! All the best.
Pre, you are a very handsome fellow!!!! So glad your family found you and you let them know you were theirs!! We just got a year old Brittiany last summer named Molly. Her previous owner had given her back to the breeder because he had terminal cancer. Told her to give Molly to a good home and we are it!! She is still very much a puppy, loves to run, hassle the littler dogs, go in the truck with her Dad, and is just full of life. Brittiany dogs are a joy to have. Molly is our second. Best of luck with Pre, may he have a long, happy, fun filled, healthy life and share "his joy of living" with you for many years. Congratulations on getting a winner!!
Sleepy puppy belly!
Omigosh! He is a beauty!
Congratulations on being chosen by such a wonderful little guy!
Pre is so beautiful! My uncle had a Brittany and she was SO smart! She was trained as a hunting dog and she was one of the best. I am sure that Pre will be a very precious possession (or possessor...)
Wondeful pictures , it was hard to pick just one. Yet love the sleeping puppy pictures. He is so cute. Lucky you to have such a sweet baby. Enjoy Enjoy. 11 biscuits
Lucky you! I had a Brittany - Diana - many years ago. What a dog! You are right when you say they are fast. My Diana almost caught a squirrel while they were both sprinting. She was neck and neck with that squirrel for ten yards before it got to a tree and escaped.
Your Pre is adorable and obviously very smart. Have a wonderful life together.
What a delightful story. Wishing you all the very best always.
I love the chunky belly photo, but had to pick this one - so elegant!
wow what a beautiful, beautifil baby, it was very hard to pick just one, he actually looks like he is posing for the camera, especially the pictures with the flowers. good luck with him
such a beautiful dog!! I love all the pics - the puppy belly shot was perfect - but this mudbug shot is sooo perfect. Looks like he is one happy, fun puppy. Enjoy!
We lived in a rural area 20 years ago, so dogs were "dropped off" by THOSE types of humans who would heartlessly dump their pet. The purebred Brittany spaniel who we named Molly made her way to our back yard on Easter week-end. Although all doggies are perfect, Molly was the most beautiful example of God's creation I could imagine. She adored us, we adored her, but the fit you have with Prefontaine is much, much more preferable for a Brittany. By that, I mean Molly was a very active girl who would have LOVED a family of runners and it was the busiest, teenager, working full time, senior grandparents to mind, long commute to work ... time of our life. Good thing we lived on a forest with a pond so Moll could burn off her excessive energy. It would have been better for her if she could have done it with company, like your heavenly puppy. I trust she doesn't hold it against us.
Your little man has landed in his perfect, forever home. Brittany spaniels are beautiful animals. Bless 'em all.
How adorable! He looks like he'll be a terrific and fun companion, when he's not being "superdog!" 'Look, all, I can fly!' :)
Love the freckles on his socks and vest! A runner for runners. Have fun keeping up with one another.
OH, MY GOSH, THE MUDDIER - THE BETTER! DARLING PUPPY!
I am in love with your baby this morning. He reminded me my springer when almost 8 years ago she had discovered wet bushes for the first time in her life, and she started running through them like a happy lunatic! Enjoy every moment of him! I still do!
God Bless!
I like this picture...his coloring makes him look like he's wearing a t-shirt. I also like the field of flower pics. Enjoy!!!
He is so cute! Question: where do find brittany puppies or dogs? I have been unable to find them locally, so I was just wondering.
This dog is awesome! So much personality. The photos were all SO good I could hardly pick one.. great action shots and puppy-belly photos but the tounge out is the best! I used to be a big distance runner so I love the name. Go Pre!! Tons of treats and kisses to you!
Wow...what a hard choice! EVERY picture was wonderful!! He is absolutely gorgeous! Talk about a match made in Heaven - sounds like you folks are perfect for him and vice/versa! May you have many, many years of running together!
11 biscuits for sure!! :)
"Can I get some coffee in here?"
Love the name, love how he chose you, love "PREcharging."
He really looks in his eyes like he can't wait for the next task at hand.
What an absolutely gorgeous puppy. And the pictures are the best I have ever seen. One thousand biscuits to puppy Pre.
Oh my gosh he is adorable!! He has such pretty eyes too! My lab mix LOVES brits when we encounter them at the dog park - mostly because they can run around together at top speed!
I love when they expose those fat lil tummies with no hair!!! Every day before work I give my pup several tum kisses and he is left with kiss marks all over his belly. Nothing is cuter than that shot:)
Is it possible that Pre is living in Texas? Couldn't tell it by the Blue Bonnet picture. Well, he sure is a handsome little guy and I'm sure he will bring great joy and love to your lives for years to come. Please take very good care of him!
If ever there was a dog for runners, it's a Brittany. My brother has one, and we had the pleasure of taking care of him for a year. He would run so fast, he'd beat the ball to where you were throwing it and have to run back to it!!! And yes, you'll have many more years of trailing after the dog with a towel after they drink water ^__^ But they'll love you to the end. Even when we don't see Biscuit in a long time, he remembers all of us and gives us lots of love. Enjoy your little guy, he'll bring you lots of joy and laughs!!
Pre is so cute!!! I hope you have many happy and healthy years together! I love the way he bounces when fetching a toy. My little girl Daphne used to do the same as a pup. Lots of love, kisses, and biscuits to you Pre!
What a set of pics! You must have a whole wall full of them! It was so hard to pick just one!!!!
This sounds like a true love story! What a perfect match! Can't get any better than that! I wish you all many, many happy and healthy years together!!!!
Many tummy rubs and millions of biscuits for handsome little Pre!
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What a set of pics! You must have a whole wall full of them! It was so hard to pick just one!!!!
This sounds like a true love story! What a perfect match! Can't get any better than that! I wish you all many, many happy and healthy years together!!!!
Many tummy rubs and millions of biscuits for handsome little Pre!
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It is too hard to choose just one favorite picture!! This little guy looks like he has so much energy!! You are going to have a blast with him! He's just beautiful :)
This pose of Pre reminds me so much of my Colby who passed over the Rainbow Bridge two years ago. If Pre is anything like him, he is a most devoted companion. They give so much love. Pre is absolutely gorgeous. Hugs, kisses and 11 biscuits from Kansas.
What a gorgeous boy! I love the roan markings on his legs. Gotta love them Brittany's (and I'm one of them!)
Love,love,love those freckled legs! There isn't a bad photo in the bunch but then you have Such a beautiful subject to work with. Spaniels and hounds are favorites of mine and Brittanies are such gorgeous dogs, you'll have a lifetime of fun ( and mud) with this sweet baby!
Wow! Great photos - so hard to choose but went for the cute sleepy puppy shot - tho' the last one of Pre sitting amongst the flowers is beautiful. Max biscuits for him and Belle and Very Best Wishes from Spain.
Great pics and a beautiful pup! So glad you are dedicated to training, it is the most important time in that pups life!
You can just read his mind in this picture (Take me for a walk!).
When a puppy picks you there is a special connection. May your family have a long happy, healthy live together. 10,000 biscuits to Pre and Belle the Beagle.
From Buddy the Beagle & his Mom
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!!! HE IS SO CUTE!!!!!! I have a Brittany...they aer the best breed in existance, and this is absolutely the cutest picture I have ever seen. Brittanys will always make you laugh, be prepared for years of joy.
I have to ask you - how could ANYONE give this unbelievably cute little guy ANY LESS than 11 biscuits!???!
He's so cute it's almost unearthly. I love him. Can I have him?
lol, anyway, give him TONS of love for me!
(as if he didn't get enough already, with that beautiful little mugg! :) )
Ps. GREAT pictures. Awesome action shots!
This is one of the most beautiful puppies I have ever seen! I had a Brittany, "Buddy" for twelve years and I lost him in June of 2006. There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't miss him. Enjoy your absolutely wonderful boy and give him lots of love all his life. Bless you all! A ton of biscuits for this little angel! XOXOXO
Did I hear KENNEL UP!?! Oh Pre is the sweetest thing!! And these are some seriously wonderful pictures. How in the heck are you supposed to be able to pick one out of these? HUH?? His face just gets cuter and cuter and the running pictures are cute and the puppy belly.....arrrrggg....I want to post 15 times so I can pick each picture!! Pre deserves about 25 biscuits on the vote and ten trillion in life just for being so fabulous. You are a lucky family to have him, and he's certainly found himself a wonderful home!
This little guy is absolutely adorable...and the photos perfectly capture his personality! He's my favorite redhead!
[color=purple]Oh Prefontaine you are soooooo ADORABLE!!!!! :) Words cannot describe your CUTENESS!!!! :) You are truly PRECIOUS!!!! :)
Many kisses, hugs and biscuits to you handsome Prefontaine!!
Best wishes always!!![/color]
oh this little guy... you are killing me with puppy cuteness... and the PUPPY BELLY!!! UGH!!! I love puppy bellies!!! they are just oh so adorable when they are all fully displayed and fat and happy... he's is so precious... he looks just exactly like my Nick did... I had a beautiful Brittany when i was growing up on the farm i grew up on... i had a whole slew of dogs and cats but Nick was my favorite dog... he lived to be a ripe old age of 19... a VERY long life for a dog... his pups (Half beagle and half Brittany) lived just as long as he did... we buried Mickey this last Fall... they hardest thing I ever did... I hope you have many many long happy years with this beautiful boy... and might as well forget abut ever having a dry floor LOL... Brits LOVE THE water... you can't keep then out of it...
those eyes!!! those blue blue eyes... i can't get over those eyes... oh my goodness... i just want to come steal him from you lol... so better not tell where you live !!!!
WHAT A STUNNER! Pre is absolutely, positively, undeniably one of the most gorgeous dogs I have ever seen. His composition is fantastic. I hope you're going to show him, he's a definite winner! I love the brittany they are so fun and full of energy. Best wishes to you all.
"AND HERE LIES THE FASTEST PUPPY IN THE WORLD-PRECHARGING!!!" Love his story, Pre's parents-you are the perfect match for this superdog!
My goodness, it's so hard to pick a favorite. I just love when puppies are looking up as if they see things that we can't. Your dog is such a love. 11 bones and massive amounts of hugs!
OhhhMy.....these pictures are just beautiful. I could have chose evey one as a favorite, but I chose this one because it appears as if HE is taking YOU for a walk and I believe I know what he's thinking............" WHAT are you DOING??!! What the......oh brother, didn't I tell you to do that BEFORE we left the house??!"...............
I know, I know....that was stupid.
Pre is one of the cutest and most handsome puppies I have seen on The Daily Puppy. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Wishing you many years of excellant health, memorable moments, and loving one another.
Great pictures! I had a hard time chosing 1 favorite. He's gorgeous. I love his coloring. His personality really shines through in his photographs. Lovely! Lots of hugs and biscuits!
OMG - cute as heck! I have a soft spot for Brittany pups! By any chance are you from Oregon? And did you get him from a breeder named Reni?
I have seen lots of beautiful puppies on this website, but "Pre" takes all the biscuits in the world!! Great looking puppy!
These dogs are smart, strong, and faithful. I had one I gave to a friend because I didn't have the energy to keep up with him. Pre will likely have you struggling to try to keep up with him too in years to come.
These are beautiful energetic dogs and I'm glad you chose the breed for that reason. Best wishes for a long happy life, many runs, and lots of biscuits and belly rubs for Pre!
[color=purple] [b] omgoodness! Pre is absolutely gorgeous, and i think this picture says it all. it makes her look so sophisticated and such. She sounds like quite a bundle of joy and energy. did i tell you she was gorgeous?? Go chase those butterflies, pre! [/color] [/b] :D
I l-o-o-o-o-ve Brittanies, they are loving, loyal, playful and very intelligent. I have a Brittany girl - enjoy your 'Pre' - he will surely keep you active!
Such a cutie! And he's lucky enough to live in Heaven on Earth, judging by the bluebonnets. He looks like he's a handful, love the mud run and the ears, but I have to say that he looks so appropriately regal in the bluebonnets! Very special puppy.
what a handsome little man you have there! brittnays are such great little dogs. i have a vizsla - wild turkey - and his best friend at the doggy daycare i work at is a brittnay named cricket! love your little guy!
what a handsome little man you have there! brittnays are such great little dogs. i have a vizsla - wild turkey - and his best friend at the doggy daycare i work at is a brittnay named cricket! love your little guy!
"Pre-charging"...LOL!!!! Love all of the pictures- it was difficult to choose!!! Sounds like he is a ball of fire...thanks for sharing your story and these awesome pictures!!!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwwww, wanna hug hug hug and kisses, love all of the pix. 9999999 billion biscuits. You look having a happy life.