Yellow male born October 13, 2011

OFA hips excellent, OFA elbows normal

Eyes ACVO clear, Optigen Normal by parentage

EIC clear by parentage, Full dentition

I did this breeding because I really wanted, just for me, something  like my "big Jack", who was 10+ years old and a very special boy.  I knew Morgan might add the "power rear" and angles that Jack lacked (being an old-type moderate Labrador), but couldn't count on getting the best of both parents.  Well, there he was!  The distinctive headpiece from Jack and his famous daddy, Tony, and super topline and tailset, but the overall substance and rear improved from Morgan!  With Morgan and her son, Elmer, also being favorites of mine, I knew this was a puppy I wanted to live with.  And, now that his beloved parents, Jack and Morgan, have passed on , I am especially happy to have Buddy with me.  I look at this face, the eyes and wrinkled brow, and I see Jack all over again, then sometimes I see Morgan. 

Buddy is well balanced, loaded with confidence and personality, strong retrieving instincts with a super nose and focus.  And, he's a real "lover boy" who has stolen my heart. 

Both of Buddy's parents have produced wonderful temperaments, successful service dogs and outstanding hunters;  and Buddy's littermate (Romeo) became a certified search and rescue dog at 2 years of age!  Buddy should go on to produce fabulous family companions, hunting dogs, service, therapy and search and rescue dogs.  He is named after my special friend, Buddy Voshell of Broad Reach Labradors.

picture @ 2 1/2 years