"I really liked this dog. Lovely substance and clean lines and general look of quality. On another day he could have very easily been my winner." Lynda Heron, Brigburn Kennel(UK).
June 2009 Bruce is now retired from the show ring and spends his time competing in Dock Dogs and catching up on normal pet dog activities...
INTRODUCING AUST **GRAND** CH HAPPYBLACK SPRUCE BRUCE:
Bred, owned and handled by Fran & Amy McIver of Happyblack Labrador Retrievers.
At just 2 years of age, Bruce boasts:
* Over 1000 Championship Points;
* The Youngest Labrador to attain Grand Champion Title;
* No.1 Labrador on the DOL Breed Pointscore (07.07.09);
* Unofficially titled at 9 months of age;
* Titled at 12 months & 3 days with 252 Championship Points;
* 40 Class in Group and Sweepstake Awards;
* Multiple Class in Show Awards including under Labrador Specialists; and
* Best in Group and multiple R/U Best in Group Awards including under Labrador Specialist Mr S Meredith (NZ).
Bruce is the first born, first named and first pick of our first Happyblack litter. His litter sisters also titled at 12 months of age: Aust Ch Happyblack Flirty Gertie and Aust Ch Happyblack Sassy Lassie and have won a host of Class in Group, Sweepstake and R/U Best in Group Awards between them.
ChromaGene: Type II BB-Ee(By) - Black carrying Yellow
Hips: 3-3
Elbows: 0-0
Prcd PRA: Clear
Annual Eye Certification: 2011
DNA Profiled: Yes
Read more about our Happyblacks at www.happyblack.com.au
Photos from Top: Photography by Zita (Apr 09), Bruce at 2.5years (Jan 10) and Bruce's favourite pastime (Jan 10).
