Gabby is expecting a litter due July 6, 2008. The sire is Solo Wizard of Hopefield also dark chocolate, registered with the Kennel Club, with hips 5/4 and eyes tested. He has a medium build with thick set bone structure. The litter will be Kennel Club registered. Please contact me if you are interested. Pups will be ready for their new homes beginning of September, 2008.

Both Gabby and Jezza have 5/5 hips and Gabby passed her latest eye test in October 2007. My girls as I call them have the classic labrador shape with strong heads, thick necks, barrel chests and otter tails. Both are very dark chocolate and not only do I choose sires with good reputations but who are also dark chocolate as I like to keep the colour in the pups.

Originally Jezza came to us purely as a pet (and still is). Lucky for me I have friends who show and breed, some of them for more than 15 years and I learned the responsibility involved towards my bitches and the breed, in order to produce good pups.

Given at the time I was just looking for a pet, I am fortunate, Jezza has a very good pedigree, from all recognisable, reputable bloodlines, is very laid back and is a devoted mother. And of course, if you have puppies you will end up keeping one eventually and Gabby came into our lives.

Gabby and Jezza are both very biddable, in fact they are rarely on the lead. Gabby has superb gundog instincts and 'stands' naturally, a beautiful sight to see. They are both very grounded.

I have to date resisted the temptation to take on a kennel name. The trouble is if I end up keeping a 3rd pup (bound to happen eventually) not only will I need a kennel name but a bigger couch as well!