Results
Titles, clearances, and the bloodlines behind them — the record our breeding and training is measured against.
The dogs that built the kennel
Ethel — 1948
Lloyd Newton’s first Labrador and the start of the line. A phenomenal retriever who would break the ice on southern Alberta ponds and would not quit until every mallard was brought to hand.FC Staxigo Snap — 1967
Out of the Queen’s kennels in Ireland and also titled in Scotland. The dog of a lifetime, or so we believed at the time.Rigger
An AFC Champion who finished nine Nationals — an outstanding character and the standard the kennel still breeds toward.
Titled dogs standing today
| Dog | Registered name | Hips | Eyes | Elbows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude | HRCH Oldsquaw’s Saint Jude MH QA2 | OFA Good | Normal | Normal |
| Bubba | HRCH Delpond’s Mischief Maker MH | OFA Good | Normal | Normal |
| Oliver | Gunpoints Ollie | OFA Good | Normal | Normal |
All three are additionally clear for EIC, CNM, PRA and dilute, with normal cardiac results. Jude carries 15 derby points.
What we breed for
We do not breed for color. Every pairing is chosen on the three Ps — performance, pedigree, and prodigy — with health, temperament, and the breed standard ahead of everything else.