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Huck is an exceptional dog whose drive to retrieve matches his drive to please. He is a very kind-mannered dog with incredible obedience and handling ability. He comes back just as fast as he goes out, and he will retrieve birds n matter the conditions.
Before his arrival the USA, I had the privilege of shooting over him at the United Retriever Club’s Two-Day Open Stake at the world-renowned Bowhill estate in Selkirk, Scotland. Over the course of two days, I watched Thomas and Huck compete against some top-notch retrievers, including IGL winner FTCh Turpingreen Bowhill of Sandringham and King Charles III’s dog FTCh Buccleach Bowhill of Sandringham. At the end of the trial, it was clear that one dog stood above the others in running two solid days of clean, stylish retrieves, and that was Huck.
Once we saw his abilities on display at this trial, we checked out both his pedigree and his health tests results. Both led us to the conclusion that this would be a top-tier dog to import into the SOK lineup. With the help of our good friend JR and his hunting buddy, Daniel, we were able to make this happen. FTCh Jofless Epaulette of Shadowbrae is one of very few British Field Trial Champions currently in the USA, and he is likely the youngest UK FTCh ever imported.
Huck is a gentle, easy-going dog around the lodge and the kennels. He’s friendly with other dogs and loves our kids. He is very fun in the field, with a ton of speed and style going out and coming back. His sire, FTCH Troddenmills Full Throttle of Leacaz is a well-known producer of both award-winning retrievers as well as healthy lines. His bitch-line goes immediately back to FTCh Copperbirch Paddy of Leadburn, a staple line for both UK champions and SOK labradors.
We are thrilled to have Huck as part of our breeding program. His accomplishments include:
- First Place United Retriever Club Two Day Open Qualifying Stake AV
- First Place Strathmore Working Gundog Club Two Day Open Qualifying Stake
- Gun’s Choice, Best Dog on a Runner Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retreiver Club Two Day Open Qualifying Stake
Hips: 0:2 | Elbows: 0 | Eyes: Unaffected (BVA)
DNA: PRA, CNM, EIC, & SD2 Clear