Our Retirees
Sire:SR AM CH Hyspire Slim Shady JH WCX USA
Dam: BIS.CH Miandor Sweet Texas Tea
Hailie is a lovely black girl full of quality and with the sweetest nature. She is also very bright and mischievous with a knack for opening doors and gates!
Sire: Sth Af CH. Aust CH. BISS Tapeatom Just In Time (Imp ZAF)
Dam: CH. Laskelsa Silver Moon
Scarlett is a sweet and fun loving girl with great drive and ground covering movement. She reminds us so much of her mother, Hope with her classy looks and beautiful head. Scarlett has the ability to float beside you while on lead. She is easy in every way and lovely to have around.
Sire: Lacote Johnny's Pick
(AM CH.CAN CH. CN.CH. Chablais John Kaffe (CAN) x Croftsway Pick-A-Berry Imp NZ).
Dam: Lacote Gingerbred (CAN.CH.Niptuck Eagertrieve Mesmerize (USA) x Lacote Louisa Berry)
Max has come to stay next door with my mother Helen who is a long-standing Dogs QLD member. She has assisted us with caring for several of our broods over the years and now that she is winding down on horse breeding and showing she has taken on Max and is standing him at stud.
Max boasts an international chocolate pedigree and is true to type of his Chablais based breeding. He has great size and an abundance of coat, real otter tail and is true and correct in his movement. He has lots of retrieving instinct and could work in the field. While being very masculine he is also a sensible type of dog and easy going at the best of times.
Max has achieved his Championship title and is a Best Exhibit in Group winner.
Max is the proud sire of a number of litters across Queensland. Puppies have consistently demonstrated beautiful and confident temperaments across the board. They are also born strong and robust and grow very well and evenly. They are making excellent family members and there are also some promising show and trial prospects developing.
To his credit he has perfect health clearances:
Hips 0:0 Elbows 0:0
PRA Clear | EIC Clear | HNPK Clear | Certified Dominant Chocolate
Full DNA Profiled. Clear of all tested genetic conditions
BIS Australian Champion
Miandor Sweet Texas Tea DOB Jan 2015
Dam: BISS CH.Croftbrae Southern Belle
Dolly has been sparingly shown while we have been busy with human babies. She had a handful of outings as a puppy before a long break. On her return to the ring in 2016 she quickly headed in to the winners' circle and within a few short months had amassed most of her tile points. Another break from the ring came her way while we had some litters on the ground. Her return in April 2017 saw her take out a Best of Breed in great company and go on to Open in Group. This win gave her the last points for her title. Her next weekend out saw her take another Best of Breed and Best Exhibit in Group! We are thrilled with the results she has achieved out of limited outings and look forward to the future.
STOP PRESS - Dolly goes Best Exhibit in SHOW at the May 2017 Junior Kennel Club AM Show under International Breed Specialist Mrs P Lanctot of Canada!!!
At home Dolly is a fun loving girl with the kindest of hearts. She adores children and little puppies and is easy with everything we ask of her.
Results so far:
1 x Baby Puppy In Group (A/B)
1 x BABY PUPPY IN SHOW (A/B)
BCC and RUBOB Winner at 6 months 1 week old
1 x Junior in Group (A/B)
1 x Opposite Junior in Show (S)
Brisbane Royal 2016 Intermediate Bitch and RCC Winner
Australian Champion
3 x Open in Group (A/B)
1 x Runner Up to Best Exhibit in Group (A/B)
2 x Best Exhibit In Group(A/B)
1 x Open In Show (A/B)
1 x Best Exhibit in Show (BIS) (A/B)
1 x Runner Up Best Exhibit in Speciality Show (RUBISS OP)
2017 QLD No.1 Labrador Retriever DOL Show Dog of the Year
November 2018 Dolly welcomed her first litter of gorgeous babies to AM.CH.Hyspire Slim Shady JH
Hips 0:6 Elbows 0:1
DNA Tested: PRA Clear l EIC Clear l Yellow carrying chocolate
Sire: RUBIS CH Labraddell VIP
Dam: CH.Laskelsa Silver Moon
Texas has matured in to a lovely dog with a classy look about him and a gentle and goofy personality. We love his combination of enthusiasm and responsiveness. He also makes the ultimate camping buddy and does not put a foot wrong when we travel - he even lets the bush turkeys size him up without muttering a single word!
Texas is now retired from showing and is living a life of luxury on the Gold Coast.
Some results so far from a handful of shows:
2018 10th Labrador Retriever National Championship Show - 4th place Junior dog:
"Good headed dog with excellent pigmentation. Adequate front construction... Strong ribcage with a good topline and tailset, well muscled quarters, moved well."
- Breed Specialist Mr Arwyn Ellis
2018 Labrador Retriever Club of QLD Championship Show - Junior in Show Winner
1 x Junior in Group (A/Bs)
2 x Australian Bred in Group (A/Bs)
1 x Australian Bred in Show (A/Bs)
Hips 2:4 Elbows 0:1 (0.5 cm)
PRA | EIC | HNPK Clear | Yellow not carrying chocolate
Full DNA profiled - Clear of all tested genetic conditions
Sire: Chablais Labraddell Connaisseur Imp CAN
Dam: Croftbrae Nahla (Driftway Blue Print x Driftway Mariah)
Emmy is a truly lovely girl in every way. She is a beautiful soft natured girl who captures the best of her sire and dam in both conformation and temperament.
She has great size and athleticism which she is passing on to her progeny. Emmy loves nothing more than playing with young children and is a keen retriever.
Emmy produces outstanding litters of puppies with the most adorable temperaments. She excels as a mother and is truely a delight in every way. Emmy's last litter will be in 2019.
Hips 0:1 Elbows 0:0 PRA Clear EIC Clear (DNA Certified) Black carrying chocolate.
Australian Champion Laskelsa Silver Moon DOB Mar 2013
Sire: Supreme CH. MBIS MBISS Driftway Special Envoy
Dam: CH.Driftway Black Silhouette (CH.Tapeatom Easy Rider Imp NDL x CH.Driftway Silver Fern)
Living up to our expectations Hope had a wonderful career in the show ring.
Results so far:
5 x Baby Puppy of Breed
2 x Baby Puppy in Group
1 x Baby Puppy in Show
1st Baby bitch Brisbane Royal
3rd Place Baby Bitch 2013 LRCQ Championship Show
5 x Junior in Group
1 x Intermediate In Group
2nd Place Junior Bitch 8th Labrador Retriever National Show
Opp Junior in Show 2014 LRCQ Championship Show
BCC and RCC winner before 1 year of age
Australian Champion title before 18 months of age
2016 LRCQ Championship Show 2nd Open Bitch and RCC Winner
Hips 1:1 Elbows 0:0. PRA Clear by parentage. EIC Clear by Parentage
Miandor On A Whim Sep 2012
Whimsy has been a consistent class in group winner and has been recognised by All Breeds and Specialist Judges for his lovely breed type.
Whimsy has a naturally confident and expressive personality and an eagerness to enjoy himself in all aspects of life!
Whimsy's first show in the Minor Puppy class sees him take out Best of Breed and Minor in Show at the Qld Gundog Assoc specialty at the very tender age of 6 months 1 week old!
Results So Far:
4 x Baby of Breed
1 x Open Show Baby in Group
1 x Baby in Group
1 x Minor Puppy in Specialty Show
1 x Minor Puppy in Group
2 x Opposite Minor Puppy In Specialty Show
3 x Puppy in Group
1 x Opposite Puppy In Specialty Show
Whimsy's first litter have hit the show ring with great results in less than 2 months of showing:
Miandor Southern Comfort - All Breeds Baby in Group winner and consistent Baby of Breed winner. Speciality Opposite Baby in Show winner under 4 months of age.
Miandor Whistling Dixie - 2 x Specialty Baby in Show winner under International Breed Specialists from the USA and Italy.
Miandor Sweet Texas Tea - All Breeds Baby Puppy in Show winner.
Whimsy's children have continued on winning...
Miandor Southern Comfort - Singapore Champion
Miandor Sweet Texas Tea - Australian Champion and Best In Show winner
Dancourt Cadbury's Whim - multi class in group winner
Miandor Deep South - Qualified Assistance Dog with Smart Pups Australia
Hips 1:1 Elbows 0:0. PRA Clear by parentage. EIC Clear. Carries Yellow
All Results DNA certified
Sire: Champion Miandor Double Edged (RUBIS CH Southbank Double Take x Gunnislake Tigers Gift - CH Eneleon Tigers Eye Imp UK x CH Gunnislake Roulette)
Dam: Croftbrae Nahla (Driftway Blue Print x Driftway Mariah - CH Driftway Chivas Regal x CH Driftway Mercedes)
Whimsy is no longer standing at stud
BISS Australian Champion Croftbrae Southern Belle DOB Sep 08
Sire: Supreme CH. MBIS MBISS Driftway Special Envoy
Dam: Springhill Play Girl (CH.Driftway Special Vintage x Driftway Nutmeg)
Faith is a pretty yellow bitch with personality plus plus plus. She's best described as an absolute sweet heart with very busy legs and a very active mind!
Faith brings with her a sensational pedigree with great expectations attached. She kicked off her show career with all the confidence of seasoned show dog and gained a Baby of Breed to boot! We're looking forward to campaigning Faith throughout 09 and beyond.
With only a handful of shows, Faith gained her first challenge points and a RUBOB at only 6 months and 5 days old. She has also achieved Minor Puppy in Show at the LRCQ Open Show and Minor Puppy in Group at the Toowoomba Royal under International Judges. At 7 mths of age Faith achieved her first BOB (19pts) and another Minor Puppy in Group win. At just 9 mths Faith achieved two Puppy in Show Awards in one weekend under International Judges. This makes Faith a QLD Puppy of the Year Qualifier. At ten months of age Faith enters her first Labrador Specialty Championship Show and takes out Reserve Challenge Bitch from the Puppy class before going on to take Puppy in Show! On the weekend before Faith's first birthday she takes out two more BOBs to earn herself a total 97 points towards her Championship title.
Faith earned the last few points towards her Championship title at 14 months of age. She has been a consistent Class in Group and Challenge and Reserve Challenge winner amongst exceptionally strong competition.
At 22 months of age Faith takes out Best Exhibit in Show at the 2010 Labrador Retriever Club QLD Championship show. She has certainly surpassed our early expectations and we look forward to her future.
Faith retired from the ring in 2012.
She has had a difficult time as a brood but finally achieved a tiny litter of 2 boys in 2014. Now in 2015, against all odds, she has produced a stunning litter of 9 babies! Faith loves being a mother and is very proud of her gorgeous babies.
Critique by Mrs J Soltoggio WA
"Ist CH.Croftbrae Southern Belle - 22 month old yellow of beautiful type, presented in excellent condition and coat. Well boned. Beautiful head and expression...Excellent neck into well laid back shoulders...Excellent topline and tailset. Excellent hind angulations. Smooth effortless ground covering movement, and true from all directions. Beautifully balanced throughout. An absolute delight to award her CC Bitch, Open in Show and BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW."
Her Career
5 x Minor Puppy in Group
1 x Minor Puppy in Open Specialty Show
7 x Puppy in Group
3 x Puppy in Show
1 x Puppy in Specialty Show
1 x Specialty Show RCC
2 x Junior in Group
1 x Intermediate in Open Specialty Show
1 x Intermediate in Speciality Show
1 x Open in Specialty Show
1 x BEST EXHIBIT IN SPECIALTY SHOW
Hips 5:3 Elbows 0:0. Eyes PRA Clear by parentage. EIC Clear with DNA Certification. Yellow not carrying chocolate.
Australian Champion Laskelsa Dream Seeker DOB Aug 2006 - January 2020
Our first show dog!
Scotch is a delightful old man who always wears a grin from ear to ear. He possesses the most charming and steady of temperaments. He is a loyal family member, patient with children, highly sensible, and yet full of that zest for life that labradors are renowned for having. Scotch loved his time in the show ring. In his day he had exceptional free-flowing movement, complimented by his functional conformation and a classically pretty (yet masculine) head. He gained his Australian Championship title under two years of age amongst tough QLD competition.
~ Scotch is a Best Exhibit in Group Winner and multi Class in Group and Class in Show Winner ~
Sire: CH Driftway Chivas Regal
Dam: GRAND CH Laskelsa Wet N Wild (Int National CH Raintree Slippery When Wet USA)
Hip and Elbow Scored. Eyes: PRA Clear by Parentage
NOW RETIRED FROM STUD DUTIES
Australian Champion Miandor Double Edged DOB March 2011
Token has such an expressive personality and is a delightful combination of energy and sensitivity. He is now living the good life as a devoted family pet.
Token has achieved consistent results since entering the ring:
1 x Baby in Group (first show)
3rd Baby Puppy Dog LRCQ Specialty Show
4 x Minor in Group
5 x Puppy in Group
6 x Junior in Group
3 x Junior in Show
2 x Runner Up in Group
~ Token completed his Australian Championship title at 13 months and 1 week of age ~
Hip & Elbow Scored. Eyes PRA Clear by Parentage with DNA Certification.
EIC Clear with DNA Certification.
Black Carrying Chocolate and Yellow
Not Available for Stud
Croftbrae Nahla DOB Mar 08
Pearl is a quirky and playful soul. She is very bright and always wanting to know everyone else's business. Pearl was sparingly shown and was an Open Specialty Class in Show Winner. She displayed lovely ground covering movement, but did not particularly enjoy the show scene. She would rather swim after ducks on the dam or work as a receptionist at the family Vet Clinic.
Bred in the purple, Pearl's pedigree is a combination of exceptional bloodlines boasting a strong combination of some of Aust and the UK's most proven and successful lines.
Pearl has produced three beautiful litters of black and chocolate puppies and raised a total of 28 live pups. She has been an exceptional mother and has well deserved her retirement from maternal duties. She keeps with her one daughter who she continues to 'mother' now even at 2 years old!
Sire: Driftway Blue Print
Dam: Driftway Mariah
Hips 1:1 Elbows 0:0. Eyes PRA Clear by Parentage with DNA Certification. Black carrying Chocolate only.
Gunnislake Tigers Gift Mar 2007 ~ Jan 2019
Amber is a very typey, quality bitch. Amber's conformation is true to type of her exceptional UK influenced pedigree and most notably she has a stunning head, sensational coat and correct tail. She has competed successfully in the show ring, both within her breed and in All-Breeds Class in Group line ups. However, Amber retired herself from the ring early as it just wasn't her cup of tea. Amber certainly has a good sense of humour, and is highly intelligent. She is as wise as an owl and has taken the role of mother to our entire Labrador Family.
Amber produced her second and final litter in March 2011. Due to whelping complications she has now been retired from maternal duties.
Sire: CH.Eneleon Tigers Eye Imp Uk
Dam: CH. Gunnislake Roulette
Hips 3:3 Elbows 0:0. Eyes PRA Clear with DNA Certification