II Buck,
Welcome to M-S. There are lots of savvy bird dog guys here. So ask away with your questions.
We had Britts long before the "spaniel" part of the name was dropped.
Before we moved to MI, we were well aware of the Auten's Britts bc/ they have an excellent National reputation. Ron and Carol live in Oxford, MI.
248-628-5147 They may have a website but I dont have it handy.
I know many who are happy with their dogs. And remember, you may have to wait for the right litter from the right breeder to come along. Be sure the breeding stock is OFA/PennHip cleared for HD- its a big problem in the breed.
Natty B.
BTW If you do a search, you will also find other breeders mentioned. PM those guys to get the bottom line on how their pups turned out.