Tiverton, Devon

We are responsible, knowledgeable keepers of working dogs, with 30 years experience. We lived and worked in N.E.Scotland for a number of years and have now settled in the West Country.

We breed mostly chocolate labradors, sometimes yellow and black, but all with good working pedigrees, the chocolates with some show in there, to obtain the chocolate colour. I favour working dogs as good all-rounders, for pet or working homes bearing in mind a working dog is not simply a body but has a mind also, and that, no matter how perfect the body, it is the mind that directs the work.

When I breed a litter of pups, they are born inside the house , in my utility room, where they stay for the first few weeks. Once they are 'up and running', eating solids, I move them to a larger area, where they have heat and plenty of room to move around and play. Both mum and pups are well fed and wormed to ensure maximum growth and health. They are constantly handled from birth to 8 weeks, by myself, to ensure they are happy, confident and outgoing.

All my dogs, adults and puppies have always been fed on a top quality complete dog food. Any experimentation with change of diet should be done after a dog's first year, to ensure that the growth rate is correct for the size and breed, in order to minimise joint problems.

My stud dog is a chunky laid-back dude, his grandfather is Drakeshead Garth and he is a fine, steady working sort and consistently throws dark chocolate puppies with a good biddable temperament.

'COCOA'
PINESSPRINGS A LITTLE EXTRA FOR PENSKI

All my bitches have good pedigrees, some have Field Trial Winner's as their sire, backed by further FTCH's.

Mars Sire: FTAW Mars of Manymills

Rolo Sire: FTAW Hollowteak of Flashmount

Pip Sire: Countryways New Quest

Please ring for details of any current litters of puppies available.
(We sometimes have older labradors for sale)
Aftercare and advice always available

Contact: Denese Thomson
Tiverton, Devon.
Tel:01884 855224
E Mail: denese.bb@virgin.net