Rockshot Labradors

The Original Gang

The Original Gang

photo by: King/Lowery

We are a small Kennel based in Norfolk. We have been breeding Labradors for 13 years and showing for 3 years. Our experience in dog breeding goes back over 30 years.

We recently aquired a Parson Russell Terrier, a breed Chris is very familiar with, as he used to Breed, Show and Work Russells as a young man.

Our lives revolve around our dogs and our ethos is to breed physically sound Labradors able to do a days work, perform in the show ring or be a wonderful family pet with that traditional Labrador temperament. Our aim is to try and improve our stock with every generation we breed.

KC Accredited Breeders Scheme

We at Rockshot continue to exceed the levels set for Labrador Breeders by the KC Accredited Breeders Scheme.
Hip X-Raying and Clinical Eye Testing are the only tests Labrador breeders are required to undertake to comply with the Accredited Breeders scheme. For some reason these results do not need to be taken into account.

The Labradors we breed from at Rockshot have these basic tests but we of course take notice of the results.

All our breeding stock is now elbow x-rayed for signs elbow dysplasia and DNA tested for PRCD1.

Elbow Dysplasia is a major problem in the breed and therefore we feel the scheme should be made full use of and be included as part of the basic requirements of the KC Accredited Breeders Scheme

The Kennel Club is yet again implementing a Scheme that is set at the lowest common denominator. Breeders who have never bred a litter of puppies and use only the very basic of health tests are able to become an Accredited Breeder. Those of us who set higher standards and have many years of experienced breeding get exactly the same recognition as these inexperienced breeders.

The Kennel Club are promoting Accredited Breeders Scheme by claiming members will get increased puppy sales and also trying to gain statutory powers from the government to force every breeder to join the scheme. We at Rockshot will not be blackmailed into joining a scheme that leaves so much to be desired.

To conclude, until such times as the Kennel Club raises the standards to become an Accredited Breeder to our standard or above we shall not be joining the scheme.





Anyone who would like more information about our dogs, would be more than welcome to contact us.

We are always happy to talk dog!!


We have recorded a few of our show successes. There are many more to follow.


Messers King & Lowery
Feltwell
Norfolk
England
01366 377146
rockshotlabradors@btinternet.com

Breeders of:

  • Labrador Retriever
  • Parson Russell Terrier

Our Dogs

Previous Litters

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