British and Irish Labs
I love all labs...American, British, and Irish. I train them all and recognize both their strengths and weaknesses, but for a family companion that also makes a "calm but ready" retriever, the British and Irish field trial lines are a good choice. Notice I said "calm" - there just seems to be a nice balance with these dogs. Not to say you can't find that in some American dogs as well, these traits of being a balanced family dog just seem go hand and hand with these British and Irish bloodlines.
Studs and Dams
I look around the U.S., Ireland, and Britain for the best match I can find and then fly the frozen or chilled semen in or I transport my female to where the facility is and have her bred there. This helps me to provide the best traits possible for our puppies. I also own FTAW Rockenhart Harvey - Irish import.
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FTW Rockenhart Harvey
I bought Harvey from N. Ireland in May of 2010. He has proven himself as an excellent stud dog throwing sound biddable puppies. But as much as that he has become a good friend and companion. We love hanging out together. You can just see it in his eyes and attitude. He is an excellent hunter. When you send him he is out to find that bird. He reminds me of a heat seeking missile. Yet in the blind he is Calm and Quiet. You forget he is there. He is what I want in a Lab…An excellent companion hunter that is always there ready to go and always a pleasure to be with. He has truly been a blessing to my family and I.
River
River is a Scottish import. She is fully trained to handle, both voice and whistle. She has a classic lab build...Nice square head and strong stocky body. She loves to work and especially in the water. She is very devoted to us and is very biddable.
Jemma
Jemma is an Irish import that has a quiet soft temperament.
She is easy in every way, however she does love to work. I tell her “no” only once and she remembers.
She loves to retrieve on land and water and has a heavy thick coat and an athletic build with a well shaped head.
Liz
Also from Scotland, Liz has a bubbly personality that is infectious. She is trained to handle to both voice and whistle and is a joy to work with. She loves water. I always love to be around her as she is a happy dog.
Jess
Jess an Irish import. She has an excellent pedigree. I picked her up along with Jemma In Nov. '09, and while in Ireland I was treated to a driven pheasant shoot as well as an Irish field trial. She is a powerfully built female with calm disposition but with lots of drive.
Maggie
Maggie has a nice build for upland hunting, long proportionate legs yet a handsome square head.
Maggie moves effortlessly across and through the fields.
She loves water as well but is a bit spoiled as she usually sleeps with one of our daughters.
Emma
Emma is from England. She is smart! Has trained very quickly, nice build. Loves cold water! My staff and I have been very impressed with her ability to learn quickly and her overall attitude.