Puddledub Stud

From Puddledubs original black labrador bitch "Pelham of Perthshire"  who was bred by friend Ian Greig in Surrey from his wonderful yellow bitch known as Fernie, came a dynasty of friends, companions and gundogs.  Pelham defied her mainly showing pedigree and professional gundog trainer Maurice Pattinson said she was the best labrador he had ever had in to train and was so taken with her that he bought a dog pup from her first litter.  My father had a bitch from this first litter too, and admits that she was by far the best peg-dog he had ever had.

Once a family have had a Puddledub Labrador, more often than not they will come back for a second!

Using quality Field Trial dogs, the vast majority of which have made up to be Champions, but being sure not to use dogs that are too fast or highly strung for the one dog owner and weekend gun, the ensuing generations have found their way into the hearts of many homes, including at Puddledub!!

Whether for working, pet or companion, the Puddledub Labradors are affectionate, active, bright, cheerful and quick to learn, ensuring that all lessons from housetraining to heelwork and retrieving are all learned quickly and easily.

All the bitches at Puddledub have exceptionally low hip scores and are incredibly fit and healthy, Pelham of Perthshire and her daughter Puddledub Black Baiga were both fit, healthy and active until not long before they were put to sleep, both reaching all but a week or two off their 15th birthdays.

Currently at Puddledub are Puddledub Tomin, an eight year old yellow bitch by FTCH Shortthorn Tommy of Leadburn and her daughter, Puddledub Wallaba, a five year old black bitch by FTCH Rod Wallace of Leadburn.

In the Autumn of 2000 the German Shorthaired Pointer " Stairfoot Scandal of Puddledub" was brought into the family!  Incredibly intelligent, she is a challenge, but is the most wonderful dog who is always cheerful and full of life, if a bit too clever! - she can open doors towards her and away from her, can get into almost any cupboard if you have tried to hide food or biscuits, and also knows exactly what she can get away with!

Val Grant who bred her, paid Puddledub the ultimate compliment by returning to buy one of her bitch pups by CH Barleyarch Playboy.  This pup, Puddledub Plum from Stairfoot has had a fabulous show career to date, winning 4 Reserve Challenge Certificates including at Crufts in 2007, standing 2nd only to the bitch who then took Best of Breed.

David Alcorn is showing, and has taken a share in Scandal's daughter Puddledub Paramour (Rumour) by SH CH Barleyarch Paris, and although taken a while to mature is now having her success in the ring with a win at Welsh KC in the autumn of 2007 as well as have won Best Puppy in Show at HPR Club of Scotland Show.  Puddledub Paramour has qualified for Crufts 2008.  The final member of the Puddledub GSP family is the 2007 pup Puddledub Poser (or Chaos!) by CH Keigame Model Man who has been Top Sire in the breed for several years.  A taller, rangier type than Rumour, she is taking an even longer time to mature both physically and mentally and is the first Puddledub dog to do any consistant chewing damage! Several pairs of shoes have hit the dust, and her bed constantly gathers anything she can get hold of!

In addition to the purebred Labs and GSPs, Puddledub have also bred a couple of litters of Labradoodles, producing delightful fluffy & shaggy bundles of fun and enthusiasm.  Unlike many  'doodles, the Puddledub puppies are bred thoughtfully using the best example of each breed that have had all the relevant health checks that are necessary.  We are careful where these puppies are placed in their new homes, as they grow to decent sized dogs, are energetic and live life to the full, and more importantly are NOT as some breeders claim, guaranteed to be non-shedding or hypo-allergic.  Anyone who has an allergy to dogs must spend plenty of time playing with their prospective pup with no adverse reaction before their home is deemed suitable.

All the dogs at Puddledub live in the house and have freedom during the day, roaming around the yard while the horses are being done - who say it is a dogs life!!

Litters Planned

Puddledub Wallaba has just been mated to SH CH Ramsayville Roguer Trader, (pictured left) to bring a bit more substance into the line, but without losing the athletitism and bright disposition these lovely labs are know for.  All being well it is planned to retain a black bitch pup from this litter which will be due on 17th April 2008.

Puddledub Tomin will most probably have a litter of Labradoodles sometime during the year.

Final plans are yet to be made for Rumour, but she is likely to have a litter in the next year.