Doc is a powerhouse coming in at 70lbs with exceptional drive, steadiness, and proven performance across hunting and hunt‑test venues. He combines intense huntability with a calm, trainable temperament, making him equally manageable by children, novice handlers, and professionals. Doc has completed at the higest levels of the hunt test words in AKC and UKC including Grand Hunt Retriever Champion (GRHRCH): 2/2 Grand Passes — Fall Grand 2019 (WI) and Fall Grand 2020 (KY) Master Hunter (MH): earned at Four States Master Test, Simms, TX Consistent hunt‑test record: HRCH 15/16, MH 6/7, HRC Grands 2/2 this also included a Master National pass 1/1 at Master National 2023
High drive and excellent marking ability; reliable in blind and marked retrieves he is a versatile hunter: proven in waterfowl and upland fieldwork he has been described as a team player - strong steadiness and cooperative attitude under pressure calm and steady at the line; handles smoothly for all ages/skill levels
Doc offers a rare combination of elite performance, consistency, and a stable home temperament. He is an ideal sire for breeders seeking to produce pups with natural marking ability, high trainability, drive for the field, and reliable steadiness in the test blind.