Callname: Judge
Gender: Male
Color: YLW
coat Genotype: Yellow - Hidden Black - eeBB Whelp Date: 12/2/2021 Date of Death: 0/0/0 Owner: Chad Newcomer
Breeder: Chad Newcomer
Website: https://sycamorekennels.com/stud-dogs/ |
UKC Reg: R328-125
UKC Points: 355 AKC reg: SS30666405
OFA Hips: LR-272453G24M-U-PI (Good)
Eye CERF/CAER: LR-EYES3144/3M-VPI
OFA Elbow: LR-EL119573M24-U-PI (Normal)
CNM: LR-CNM5401/33M-PI - CLEAR
EIC: LR-C4-93/33M-PI - CLEAR
PRA: LR-C4-93/33M-PI - CLEAR
Cardiac: Basic - Normal
Other Health Certifications: CHIC Number 199426
Judge is clear on 274 separate genetic tests using Embark
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Other Qualifications or Notes:
Judge is a proven performance Labrador Retriever whose accomplishments span HRC, AKC Hunt Tests, and AKC Field Trial competition. As a 3xGRHRCH, Master Hunter, Master National Retriever, and Qualified All-Age (QAA) dog, he represents a rare combination of proven trainability, natural talent, athleticism, and competitive consistency. His progression through multiple venues reflects not only exceptional ability, but the intelligence, work ethic, and temperament required to succeed at the highest levels of the retriever games.
In the field, Judge is a powerful, high-drive retriever with exceptional marking ability, excellent game-finding instincts, and a natural desire to work as a team with his handler. He is stylish in the water, confident on land, highly trainable, and thrives under pressure without sacrificing control. His willingness to learn, biddability, and consistency have allowed him to transition successfully from upper-level hunt tests into all-age field trial competition.
Away from competition, Judge possesses an exceptional off switch. He is calm, composed, and highly cooperative in the home, making him as enjoyable to live with as he is to compete with. His balance of intensity in the field and steadiness in everyday life is one of his defining characteristics and a trait consistently appreciated by those who spend time with him.
Judge is fully health tested, earning OFA Good hips, Normal elbows, normal cardiac and eye clearances, CHIC certification, and clear results for EIC, CNM, PRA, D-Locus, along with more than 270 additional genetic conditions through Embark.
Judge is beginning to establish himself as a reproducer. His offspring are demonstrating the same qualities that define him—strong bird drive, natural marking ability, intelligence, athleticism, trainability, and a cooperative temperament. Early reports from owners and professional trainers consistently describe puppies that are confident, people-oriented, eager to please, and possess the balance of competitive ability and sound temperament expected of a versatile performance Labrador.
Whether destined for competitive hunt tests, all-age training, serious waterfowl hunting, or active family homes, Judge consistently passes along the qualities that make exceptional working Labradors: talent, soundness, intelligence, and an unwavering desire to partner with their handler.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• 15 months – HR Title (HR)
• 18 months – HRCH Title (HRCH)
• 24 months – AKC Master Hunter (MH)
• 33 months – First Master National Pass
• 34 months – First HRC Grand Pass
• 41 months – Second HRC Grand Pass
• 44 months – Earned GRHRCH Title (GRHRCH)
• 47 months – Second Master National Pass (MNR)
• 52 months – JAM
• 53 months – Third HRC Grand Pass (3xGRHRCH)
• 53 months – Qualified All-Age (QAA)
• 55 months - SRS Finalist - 4th Place - Backwater Retriever Club Event
OFFSPRING
Judge is proving to consistently reproduce the traits that have made him successful. His offspring exhibit strong natural marking ability, bird drive, athleticism, intelligence, and a genuine desire to work with their handlers. They are demonstrating confidence, trainability, and excellent attitudes both in training and in the home.
As his first generations continue to mature, his puppies are showing the versatility to excel as hunting companions, hunt test competitors, and performance retrievers while maintaining the calm, cooperative temperament that has become a hallmark of their sire. |