BISS RBIS Ch Labraddell VIP
(Photos: Show Ring & People – 7 1/2 years; Headshot – 5.8 years; Show Ring 4.3 years)
Napoleon is a companion dog with the Macrossans. He entered his first show at 3 years and attained his championship title after only being in the ring seriously for 12 months. He is the combined image of his sire, Aust Ch Branbern Pure Legend, and dam, Aust Ch Driftway Santa Ana (AI). Napoleon has everything going for him with his correct movement, lovely length of neck and gorgeous head.
Hips- 2/2
Elbows- 0/0
(Xrayed at 5 years young)
OptiGen Normal/Clear PRA
SPECIALTY AWARDS AND CRITIQUES
BEST IN SHOW
LRCQ, Open Show, 10 July 2016. Judge: Ms Janet McGregor (QLD)
BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED EXHIBIT IN SHOW
at LRCQ, Championship Show, 10 July 2016. Judge: Mrs Glenice M McClure (WA)
“Another balanced yellow of 7 years, strong and elegant. Exc[ellent] head, expression and pigmentation, Exc[ellent] neck, topline, tail set. Exc[ellent] front and back angulations. Deep strong body, exc[ellent] coat, bones and feet. Moves very well. Champion Quality.”
(Breed Specialist, Mr Philippe Lammens of ‘Misty Dreams’ Labradors, France, on awarding
THIRD PLACE, VETERAN DOG
at 9th Labrador Retriever National, Adelaide, June 2016.)
“This dog had the scope and quality that I was looking for. A really typical and attractive head, not overdone but definitely a male, kind eye, good strength of muzzle, excellent pigmentation, correct ear set and size, clean neck flowing into a really well made front assembly with good layback of shoulder and length of upper arm, good depth of chest to elbow and excellent spring of rib, short coupled, strong, moderately angulated hind quarter with well let down hocks, correct strength of bone into well shaped feet. Correct coat, correct balance of depth to leg length, the flow from the top of his head through his level topline to his tail carrying straight off the back gave him quality. He moved cleanly with purpose and drive but with ease and economy of effort. He was presented excellently, showing his personality and keen and biddable temperament. Very pleased to award him the Dog Challenge.”
(Breed Specialist, Ms Sylvia Power of Zenchel Labrador Retrievers on awarding
DOG CHALLENGE + BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED EXHIBIT IN SHOW + BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
at Lab. Ret. Club of NSW, Championship Show No. 1, 8 May 2016)
“ a yellow reminiscent of Rocheby type; compact body; wonderful type & fluid mover; perfect tailset; showed his heart out; a face to beat the band; brought back memories of my Ch Lubberline Martingale [BOB Westminster 2004]; please to reward him RCC … This was an exceptional class of top quality & made choices for placements rather difficult.”
(Breed Specialist, Mrs Pauline Mortier, USA, Lubberline Labradors, Judge, on awarding
RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE (out of 48 male entries) + OPP SEX BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED EXHIBIT IN SHOW
at Lab. Ret. Club of NSW, CH Show No. 1, 10 May 2015)
BEST EXHIBIT OF BREED, ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW 2014
(Gundog Specialty Feature)
BEST COAT IN SHOW
LRCQ, Open Show, May 2014
“Nice reach of neck, correct coat, classic head, superb temperament. An honest dog.”
(Breed Specialist, Ms J Fleming (ex USA), Judge, on awarding
BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED EXHIBIT IN SHOW
at Lab. Ret. Club of NSW, CH Show No. 1, 12 May 2013)
“Yellow that reminded me of a very old fashioned type that you don’t often see anymore. Attractive head and expression, Super neck into well placed shoulders. Deep chest and nice short couplings. Strong quarters that he used to advantage on the move. … his quality and type could not be denied. RBD”
(Breed Specialist, Mrs Jane Rawlinson, Halshimoor, UK, Judge, on awarding
Dog RCC + BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED EXHIBIT IN SHOW
at Lab. Ret. Club of WA, CH Show, 15 June 2013)
“Solid well bodied dog in lovely condition, super head with good pigmentation, correct bite, well angulated front and rear, top line firm … moved well.”
(Breed Specialist, Mrs Lorraine Tooth, Ludalor, UK, Judge, The Labrador Retriever Club of NSW, CH Show No. 2, 12 May 2013)
DOG RCC
LRCQ, Championship Show [Judge: Mr. P. Robinson (NZ)] July 2012.
BEST DOG, Opposite Sex BEST IN SHOW
LRCQ, Open Show, July 2012
Pedigree for BISS RBIS Ch Labraddell VIP | ||
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Sire : MBISS Ch Branbern Pure Legend | S: Ch Driftway Special Vintage | S: Ch Driftway Frontrunner |
D: Ch Driftway Silky Oak (AI) | ||
D: Ch Driftway Pure Silk | S: MBISS Gr Driftway Regal Oak (AI) | |
D: Ch Driftway Storm Cloud | ||
Dam : Ch Driftway Santa Ana (AI) | S: BISS/BIS Am Can Int Lux Dutch Bel Ger (VDH) Ch Shadow Hills Smart Remarque WCX JH (US) | S: Am Can Ch Tabatha Remarque O Citadel CD WC JH |
D: Am Ch Shadow Hill Amiee WC CGC | ||
D: BISS Aust Ch Driftway Anzac Cove | S: MBIS/MBISS Aust Gr Ch Driftway Desert Storm | |
D: Trevillidor Acorn |
Labraddell The Goya (AI)
Harry is our lovely addition to the show team. He is a substantial and typey boy with lovely lines and balance. An outgoing youngster, full of joy and mischief.
Hips- 2/1
Elbows- 0/0
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Cleared Nov 2011
OptiGen Normal/Clear PRA
DNA Profiled
EIC Clear
Colour Gene Blk/Ylw
The main photo above was taken at 14 months young.
Pedigree for Labraddell The Goya (AI) | ||
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Sire : Ch Driftway Dancing Brave | S: Aust & Nz Ch Balnova Maelstrom (UK) | S: S: Eng Ch Charway Ballywillwill |
D: Boothgates Miss Megan of Balnova | ||
D: Ch Driftway Destiny | S: Ch Jabiru The Etruscan | |
D: Ch Driftway Dynasty | ||
Dam : Tapeatom Easy On The Eye (Imp Sth Afr) | S: Sth African Ch Hotsouthwind Flying High to Tapeatom (Ity) | S: Tapeatom Ace of Spades |
D: Hotsouthwind Seashell | ||
D: Sth African Ch Tapeatom Grace and Favour | S: Tapeatom Gusto (UK) | |
D: Tapeatom Libertine (UK) |
Labraddell The Renoir (AI)
Remy is our new lovely addition to the show team. She is a substantial and typey girl with lovely lines and balance. We look forward to seeing what she can do as she matures.
Judges Critique:
“Of good type, I liked her head, coat and tail. Presented a lovely outline, nice balance and outline. Showed well and well handled. Moved well enough.” – Opp Best Limit In Show under Mr Richard Edwards (UK) – 7th Labrador Retriever National – May 2012
The main photo above was taken at 20 months young.
Pedigree for Labraddell The Renoir (AI) | ||
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Sire : Ch Driftway Dancing Brave | S: Aust & Nz Ch Balnova Maelstrom (UK) | S: Eng Ch Charway Ballywillwill |
D: Boothgates Miss Megan of Balnova | ||
D: Ch Driftway Destiny | S: Ch Jabiru The Etruscan | |
D: Ch Driftway Dynasty | ||
Dam : Tapeatom Easy On The Eye (Imp Sth Afr) | S: Sth African Ch Hotsouthwind Flying High to Tapeatom (Ity) | S: Tapeatom Ace of Spades |
D: Hotsouthwind Seashell | ||
D: Sth African Ch Tapeatom Grace and Favour | S: Tapeatom Gusto (UK) | |
D: Tapeatom Libertine (UK) |
Tapeatom Easy On The Eye (Imp NDL)
Just two months out of quarantine and first time in the ring, Ella was awarded a 2nd placing in a large Junior class at the 6th Labrador Retriever Nationals under Mrs Mary O’Donoghue IRE (Philipstown Labradors).
Her critique reads : W Chang’s Tapeatom Easy on the Eye:- Very good black bitch. Sound throughout. Good in head with good, strong muzzle, correct length and depth. Good front and rear angulation. Excellent topline and tail set. Very good bone throughout with nice neat feet. Moved with purpose and style.
Ella our exciting new import from the Tapeatom Kennels in South Africa her lineage is a strong distillation of the famous Sandylands dogs, plus her sire that I had long admired was Best Gundog Puppy/Top 10 Puppy All- Breeds (2008) in South Africa.
Ella comes from more than 10 generations of top producing and top winning labradors on both sides of her pedigree. They are known for their consistently exceptional type, structure and movement, gorgeous heads, & best of all exceptional health and wonderful temperaments.
We would like to sincerely thank her breeder, Betty and Michael for entrusting Ella with us. Further thanks are extended to Mrs Jolanda Busman (Sallyjo Labrador, Netherlands) for her care and help enroute to Australia. She is shaping into an outstanding youngster and will be an asset to us in our breeding program and show scene. We are looking forward to many successful and loveable years with her.
Hips- 5/4
Elbows- 0/0
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Cleared May 2010
OptiGen Normal/Cleared By Parentage.
EIC Clear
Main Photo taken at 16 months young.
Pedigree for Tapeatom Easy On The Eye (Imp NDL) | ||
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Sire : Sth African Ch Hotsouthwind Flying High to Tapeatom (Ity) | S: Tapeatom Ace of Spades | S: Tapeatom Gusto (UK) |
D: Tapeatom Libertine (UK) | ||
D: Hotsouthwind Seashell | S: NDL Ch Rocheby Royal Marine (UK) | |
D: Dolphingham Debutante | ||
Dam : Sth African Ch Tapeatom Grace and Favour | S: Tapeatom Gusto (UK) | S: Eng Sh Ch Sandylands Gad-About |
D: Tapeatom Lucy Locket | ||
D: Tapeatom Libertine (UK) | S: Lapema’s Leo of Sandylands | |
D: Tapeatom Gilly with a G |
Labraddell Ciocolatine (AI)
Hannah is our new lovely addition to the show team. She is a substantial and typey girl with lovely lines and balance. An outgoing girl, with the same angelic expression and twinkle in the eyes like her grand dam ‘Piper’. We look forward to seeing what she can do as she matures.
We would like to sincerely thank her sire’s owner, Steve and Shari Kirschner of Big Sky Labradors, for sending Joshua’s semen to us. Joshua received all of his AKC points towards his championship at Specialties from Breeder Judges, he comes from more than 5 generations of top producing and top winning Tabatha’s labradors lineage on both sides of his pedigree.
Hips- 4:4
Elbows- 0:0
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Pending
OptiGen Normal/Cleared by Parentage
The main photo above was taken at 30 months and 16 weeks young.
Pedigree for Labraddell Ciocolatine (AI) | ||
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Sire : MBISS Lux Am Gr Ch Big Sky’s Heaven Scent from Trinity (USA) | S: MBISS Am Gr Ch Big Sky’s Stone Kutter | S: Am Ch Paradoc’s Tabatha Stonehenge |
D: Big Sky’s Sable | ||
D: Sheabourne’s Mystify | S: Int Lux Neth Am Ch Raintree Slippery When Wet JH | |
D: Tabatha Satisfy | ||
Dam : Driftway Madamoiselle | S: Chablais Labraddell Connaisseur (Can) | S: Can Ch Chablais Momento |
D: Can Ch Chablais Céleste | ||
D: Ch Driftway Stormette | S: Ch Driftway Special Vintage | |
D: Ch Driftway Storm Cloud |
Chablais Labraddell Connaisseur (Imp Can)
Connar our exciting new import from the top-winning Chablais Kennel in Canada. I’ve been an admirer of the Chablais lineage. When I was offered a pick pup from his breeders Jean-Louis Blais and Madeleine Charest, I felt honoured.
We would like to sincerely thank his breeder, Jean-Louis and Madeleine for entrusting Connar with us. Connar comes from more than 5 generations of top producing and top winning labradors on both sides of his pedigree. They are known for their consistently exceptional type, structure and movement, gorgeous heads, & best of all exceptional health and wonderful temperaments.
His dam, Céleste, finished her Canadian title in style going Winner Bitch & BOS at both Labrador Owner Club and the Canadian National 2005. She started her American show career with a 5 points Specialty Winners Bitch win at Boston 2005 and another 5 points Specialty Best of Winners win at Mid- Jersey 2005! His sire, Momento, also a grand sire to Céleste, have been a wonderful producer of specialties winning gets. Notably, MBISS AM/Can Ch Chablais John Kaffe who went BIS under Guy at the Canadian National 2004 and also BIS at the prestigious Potomac 2004.
We believe Connar had been a great asset to the breed in Australia.
Hips- 2/4
Elbows- 0/1
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Cleared Aug 2009
OptiGen Normal/Clear PRA
DNA Profiled
EIC Clear
Pedigree for Chablais Labraddell Connaisseur (Imp Can) | ||
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Sire : Can Ch Chablais Momento | S: Eng Sh Ch Davricard Bobby Shafto (Imp UK) | S: Eng Ch Kupros Master Mariner |
D: Davricard Browned Off | ||
D: Can Ch Chablais Shakespeare Simone | S: Can Ch Superbe Zéphyr des Savanes | |
D: Chablais Caroube | ||
Dam : Can Ch Chablais Céleste | S: Can Ch Superbe Moka des Savanes | S: Am & Can Ch.Boothgate Chief Producer (Imp UK) |
D: Superbe Ombrelle des Savanes | ||
D: Chablais Lily Fatale | S: Can Ch Chablais Momento | |
D: Am & Can Ch Chablais Myrtile |
Am Ch Trinity Sweet Mercy (Imp USA)
Mercy is our new lovely addition to the team. She has the integral blend of substance and type with lovely lines and balance. A spontaneous gal with a gentle and most lovely temperament.
We would like to sincerely thank her breeders, Starkey and Stacey Green and Trinity Labradors, for entrusting Mercy with us and believe that she will be an asset to our breeding program and show scene. We are looking forward to many successful and loveable years with her, she comes from more than 5 generations of top producing and top winning Tabatha’s labradors lineage on both sides of her pedigree. Her sire, MBISS Am Gr Ch Big Sky’s Stone Kutter, have been a wonderful producer of specialties winning gets. She is also a litter-sister to MBISS Am Ch Big Sky Heaven Scent from Trinity (Joshua) whom is also sire of our lovely Labraddell Ciocolatine (Hannah).
Hips- OFA Hips Good
Elbows- OFA Elbows Normal
Eyes CERF
OptiGen Normal/Cleared
The main photo above was taken at 3 years young.
Pedigree for Am Ch Trinity’s Sweet Mercy (imp USA) | ||
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Sire : MBISS Am Gr Ch Big Sky’s Stone Kutter | S: Am Ch Paradoc’s Tabatha Stonehenge | S: Am PR BDA MBISS Ch Tabatha’s Rollick of Carowby JH,CD,CGC,WC |
D: Am Ch Tabatha’s Tassel | ||
D: Big Sky’s Sable | S: Am Ch Empress Big Sky’s Blood & Guts | |
D: Tabatha’s Token Talent | ||
Dam : Sheabourne Mytisfy | S: Int Am Neth Lux Ch Raintree Slippery When Wet, JH | S: Rocheby Yorkshireman (Eng.Import) |
D: Rickway Braemer Black Ice | ||
D: Tabatha Satify | S: Can Ch Tabatha’s Master of Blackmoor | |
D: Am Ch Springharbor Sass’O Tabatha |
Ch Driftway Stormette
Two of Piper’s litter to our exciting new import Chablais Labraddell Connaisseur (Canada), had been doing really well in the ring with multiple Puppy in Show awards in both Specialties and All Breed Show
Hips- 3/1
Elbows- 0/0
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Cleared Aug 2009
OptiGen Normal/Clear PRA
DNA Profiled
EIC Clear
Pedigree for Aust Ch Driftway Stormette | ||
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Sire : Ch Driftway Special Vintage | S: Ch Driftway Frontrunner | S: NZ Ch Driftway Gamekeeper |
D: Driftway Decoy | ||
D: Ch Driftway Silky Oak (AI) | S: Eng Sh Ch Rocheby Royal Oak | |
D: Ch Driftway Sailor Lass | ||
Dam : Ch Driftway Storm Cloud | S: Gr Ch Driftway Desert Storm | S: Aust & NZ Ch Balnova Maelstrom (UK) |
D: Ch Driftway Destiny | ||
D: Ch Driftway Priority | S: Ch Authority of Carpenny (UK) | |
D: Ch Driftway Dynasty |
MBISS Ch Branbern Pure Legend
Colby was awarded Dog CC and Best In Show under Mrs M Thomas-Rhodes (WA) at the Labrador Retriever Club Qld Inc. Championship Show May 2008. He was also Sire of the Best Baby Puppy in Show and Best Opp Sex Minor Puppy In Show winners.
“Colby” impressive show records had totally overwhelmed us. A most pleasing and kind soul. His aims is to please, as he drapes his body on yours, he views the world with a look of satisfaction.
L.R.C.Q Inc. Championship Show, Best In Show Winner 2008 (Ms M Thomas-Rhodes WA)
Pedigree for Aust Ch Branbern Pure Legend | ||
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Sire : Ch Driftway Special Vintage | S: Ch Driftway Frontrunner | S: NZ Ch Driftway Gamekeeper |
D: Driftway Decoy | ||
D: Ch Driftway Silky Oak (AI) | S: Eng Sh Ch Rocheby Royal Oak (UK) | |
D: Ch Driftway Sailor Lass | ||
Dam : Ch Driftway Pure Silk | S: MBISS Gr Ch Driftway Regal Oak (AI) | S: Eng Sh Ch Rocheby Royal Oak (UK) |
D: Ch Driftway Sailor Lass | ||
D: BISS Ch Driftway Storm Cloud | S: MBISS Gr Ch Driftway Desert Storm | |
D: Ch Driftway Priority |
Tapeatom Dawn Light (imp Sth Afr)
Donna our exciting new import from the Tapeatom Kennels in South Africa which was founded in Jersey, Channel Island, UK. When I was offered a pick pup from her breeders, I felt honoured as her lineage is a strong distillation of the famous Sandylands dogs, plus her paternal grandsire was Top producers All- Breeds (2005)in UK and was awarded Top Producing Labrador Sire five years running (2003-2008).
Donna comes from more than 10 generations of top producing and top winning labradors on both sides of her pedigree. They are known for their consistently exceptional type, structure and movement, gorgeous heads, & best of all exceptional health and wonderful temperaments.
We would like to sincerely thank her breeder, Betty and Michael for entrusting Donna with us. Further thanks are extended to Mrs Jolanda Busman (Sallyjo Labrador, Netherlands) for her care and help enroute to Australia. She is shaping into an outstanding youngster and will be an asset to us in our breeding program and show scene. We are looking forward to many successful and loveable years with her.
Hips- 3/3
Elbows- 0/0
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Cleared Aug 2009
OptiGen Normal/Cleared By Parentage.
DNA Profiled
Main Photo taken at 20 months young.
Pedigree for Tapeatom Dawn Light (Imp NDL) | ||
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Sire : SA Ch Taleem Out N About At Tapeatom (UK) | S: Rocheby Old Smokey | S: Rocheby Navy Blue |
D: Eng Sh Ch Rocheby Polkadots | ||
D: Tapeatom Sugar N Spice At Taleem | S: Tapeatom Storm Force | |
D: Tapeatom Good Time Girl | ||
Dam : Tapeatom Libertine (UK) | S: Lapema’s Leo OF Sandylands | S: Eng Ch Sandylands My Guy |
D: Jimjoy Topaz At Lapema | ||
D: Tapeatom Gilly With A G | S: Eng Sh Ch Sandylands Gentry | |
D: Tapeatom Faith |
Driftway Avant Garde
Ava is our new stunning chocolate addition from our beloved “Piper” and our new imported boy “Connar”. She has an outstanding pedigree and has the same cheeky ‘twinkle’ in her eyes like her mother but still has her dad’s sweetest temperament, and will be an asset to us in our breeding program and show scene. We are looking forward to many successful and loveable years with her.
The 6th Labrador Retriever Nationals under Mrs Mary O’Donoghue IRE.
Her critique reads:- W Chang’s Driftway Avant Garde. What a lovely chocolate 3 year old bitch. Wonderful head with excellent eye both shape and colour. Neat ears which she used to advantage. Excellent shoulder placement and lovely front. Very good in stifle. Correct bone and very sound in hock and pastern. Moved and handled excellently. A truly lovely bitch!
Hips- 1/1
Elbows- 0/0
Eyes AVA-ANKC ACES Cleared Aug 2009
OptiGen Normal/Cleared by Parentage
EIC Cleared by Parentage
Main Photo taken Winning the Australian- Bred Class at the Labrador National 2010
Pedigree for Driftway Avant Garde | ||
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Sire : Chablais Labraddell Connaisseur (Can) | S: Can Ch Chablais Momento | S: Eng Sh Ch Davricard Bobby Shafto (UK) |
D: Can Ch Chablais Shakespeare Simone | ||
D: Can Ch Chablais Céleste | S: Can Ch Superbe Moka des Savanes | |
D: Chablais Lily Fatale | ||
Dam : Aust Ch Driftway Stormette | S: Aust Ch Driftway Special Vintage | S: Aust Ch Driftway Frontrunner |
D: Aust Ch Driftway Silky Oak (AI) | ||
D: Aust Ch Driftway Storm Cloud | S: Aust Gr Ch Driftway Desert Storm | |
D: Aust Ch Driftway Priority |
BISS Ch Labraddell Bombastic
Hips- 1/1
Elbows- 0/0
Pedigree for Aust Ch Driftway Stormette | ||
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Sire : Ch Driftway Special Vintage | S: Ch Driftway Frontrunner | S: NZ Ch Driftway Gamekeeper |
D: Driftway Decoy | ||
D: Ch Driftway Silky Oak (AI) | S: Eng Sh Ch Rocheby Royal Oak | |
D: Ch Driftway Sailor Lass | ||
Dam : Driftway The Actress | S: Ch Driftway Archer | S: Aust & NZ Ch Driftway Capt My Captain |
D: Ch Driftway Destiny | ||
D: Trevillidor Acorn | S: MBISS Gr Ch Driftway Regal Oak (AI)) | |
D: Ch Driftway Tiffin |