Stauntonvale Gundogs

FT. CH. Jobeshill Octavia (Pru) - 07/03/2006
(Ft.Ch Endacott Shelf x FTW Collaroybanks Willow)

Hips: 0:0
Elbows: 0:0
KC/BVA Eye Exam:Clear
Optigen: Clear
CNM status: Clear

Pru's Pedigree

Pru is a remarkable dog who has come a very long way in a short time. At just three years old she gained her Field Trial Champion status, and qualified twice for the IGL Retriever Championship. She is extremely biddable, with a good nose and a lovely hunting style.

She has been consistent in both Field Trials and Working Tests, gaining numerous awards. In September 2008, she won the prestigious One-Day Open Individual Test held at Chatsworth Country Fair and in November 2008 she won the Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Novice Field Trial. In April 2009, she won East Midland Gundog Club's Open Test.

Pru started the 2009 trialling season well, gaining a Certificate of Merit in U.G.B.A's Open Trial held near Bridgnorth. She also brought home the Guns' Choice trophy and trophy for Best Labrador Bitch. She then went on to win the Labrador Retriever Club of Wales Two Day Open Stake at Alvington, and thus qualify for the IGL Retriever Championships 2009. Then, two weeks later, she won Barton on Humber Gundog Club's Two Day Open Trial at Stainton-le-Vale, gaining the title of Field Trial Champion at just three years of age. Laura then ran her again two weeks later to keep her ticking over for the IGL and she was placed second at HBBBH Two Day Open held at Wellesbourne. Quite a season!

Pru had her first litter in Spring 2010. We will be keeping one bitch pup from this litter, and hope that she will follow in her mother's talented footsteps...

Just seven weeks after giving birth to her pups, Pru was back in style - winning the Kennel Club 2 Day Open Test for Retrievers held at the Chatsworth Estate. The event, for 40 dogs, comprised 13 tests (18 retrieves) over the two days. What an incredible come-back! And 10 days later she went on to win the Labrador Retriever Club Open Water Test at Claydon House Estate, Bucks.

Laura is now looking forward to running Pru again in the 2010-11 trialling season.


Field Trial Awards:

2009
1st Barton on Humber Gundog Club Two Day Open trial (plus Gun's Choice)
1st Labrador Retriever Club of Wales Two Day Open trial
2nd Herts, Beds, Bucks, Berks & Hants Two Day Open trial
COM UGBA One Day Open trial (plus Guns' Choice & Best Bitch)

2008
1st Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Novice trial (plus Guns' Choice)
2nd United Gundog Breeders Association Novice trial
4th United Retriever Club Novice trial

2007
2nd Labrador Retriever Club of Wales Novice trial
3rd Labrador Retriever Club All Aged trial
COM Midland Gundog Society Novice trial (plus Guns' Choice)

(Photo: courtesy Paul Rawlings)