Description
This is Duke. He is 1 of 5 labs we own including his mother and son. He is well proven with wonderful litters. Duke's litters have ranged from producing 6 to 13 puppies.
He is from working blood with a fantastic line containing many fields trial champions and winners in his pedigree.
Duke is a fantastic gundog with incredible drive, steadiness and a great eagerness to please. He works every season and is always impecably behaved!
We bred him myself so his mother and 1 of his sons can also be seen when visiting for stud. Duke is a fantastic dog, he is really gentle and loving and has proven easy to train. He impressed a dog behaviourist so much when he met him and observed him on a walk that he purchased 2 of his puppies from a litter.
Duke is also a brilliant family pet. He is fantastic with the kids and is as happy being a sofa dog all day as he is out working all day.
Duke's father is a brilliant fox red working lab who regularly worked the shooting season. Meaning Duke carries the yellow colour gene.
He has been health tested and these are as follows:
KC name Duke of Golden Hercules
Eyes - clear (valid until March 2027)
Elbows - 0/0
Hips - 6/7
DNA
Centronuclear myopathy (CNM) - clear
Degenerative myelopathy - clear
Exercise induced collapse (EIC)- clear
Hyperuricosuria - clear
Hereditary nasal parakeratosis (HNPK)- clear
Progressive retinal atrophy (prcd- PRA) -clear
Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SK2) - clear
Stud fee includes 2 matings usually 24-48 hours apart. But we are flexible and work with bitch owners to try to maximise the chance of successful pregnancy.
County / Town: Leicestershire
Stunning Proven KC reg Black Lab for Stud
- Advert ID: 31553
- Views: 367
- Date Posted: 01-04-2026
- Last Updated: 24-08-2026
Seller Details
- Name: Kat Hicks
- Verified Breeder: No
- Member Since: 1st April 2026
- Posted Adverts: 2
Details
- Advert ID: 31553
- County / Town: Leicestershire
- Location: Hinckley, UK
- Breed: Labradors - Stud Dogs
- Original Breeder: Yes
- Pet DOB: 13 Mar 2017
- Pet Age: 9 years, 6 months, 1 days
- Health Checked: Yes
- Hip Dysplasia Screening: Yes
- Hip Dysplasia Screening Date: 24 Jul 2019
- Elbow Dysplasia Screening: Yes
- Elbow Dysplasia Screening Date: 24 Jul 2019
- Eye Screening Scheme: Yes
- Eye Screening Scheme Date: 28 Mar 2026
- Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC): Yes
- Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) Date: 15 Jul 2021
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK): Yes
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) Date: 15 Jul 2021
- prcd-PRA DNA Test: Yes
- prcd-PRA DNA Test Date: 15 Jul 2021
- MDR1 DNA Test: No
- Vaccinations Up to Date: Yes
- Vaccination Date: 2025-08-01
- Worm and Flea Treated: Yes
- KC Registered by Collection: Yes
- Microchipped by Collection Date: Yes
- Pet Viewable with Mother: No
Description
This is Duke. He is 1 of 5 labs we own including his mother and son. He is well proven with wonderful litters. Duke's litters have ranged from producing 6 to 13 puppies.
He is from working blood with a fantastic line containing many fields trial champions and winners in his pedigree.
Duke is a fantastic gundog with incredible drive, steadiness and a great eagerness to please. He works every season and is always impecably behaved!
We bred him myself so his mother and 1 of his sons can also be seen when visiting for stud. Duke is a fantastic dog, he is really gentle and loving and has proven easy to train. He impressed a dog behaviourist so much when he met him and observed him on a walk that he purchased 2 of his puppies from a litter.
Duke is also a brilliant family pet. He is fantastic with the kids and is as happy being a sofa dog all day as he is out working all day.
Duke's father is a brilliant fox red working lab who regularly worked the shooting season. Meaning Duke carries the yellow colour gene.
He has been health tested and these are as follows:
KC name Duke of Golden Hercules
Eyes - clear (valid until March 2027)
Elbows - 0/0
Hips - 6/7
DNA
Centronuclear myopathy (CNM) - clear
Degenerative myelopathy - clear
Exercise induced collapse (EIC)- clear
Hyperuricosuria - clear
Hereditary nasal parakeratosis (HNPK)- clear
Progressive retinal atrophy (prcd- PRA) -clear
Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SK2) - clear
Stud fee includes 2 matings usually 24-48 hours apart. But we are flexible and work with bitch owners to try to maximise the chance of successful pregnancy.
Details
- Advert ID: 31553
- County / Town: Leicestershire
- Location: Hinckley, UK
- Breed: Labradors - Stud Dogs
- Original Breeder: Yes
- Pet DOB: 13 Mar 2017
- Pet Age: 9 years, 6 months, 1 days
- Health Checked: Yes
- Hip Dysplasia Screening: Yes
- Hip Dysplasia Screening Date: 24 Jul 2019
- Elbow Dysplasia Screening: Yes
- Elbow Dysplasia Screening Date: 24 Jul 2019
- Eye Screening Scheme: Yes
- Eye Screening Scheme Date: 28 Mar 2026
- Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC): Yes
- Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) Date: 15 Jul 2021
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK): Yes
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) Date: 15 Jul 2021
- prcd-PRA DNA Test: Yes
- prcd-PRA DNA Test Date: 15 Jul 2021
- MDR1 DNA Test: No
- Vaccinations Up to Date: Yes
- Vaccination Date: 2025-08-01
- Worm and Flea Treated: Yes
- KC Registered by Collection: Yes
- Microchipped by Collection Date: Yes
- Pet Viewable with Mother: No
🐶 Buyer’s Checklist for Gun Dogs
Whether you’re buying, selling, or studding a dog, it’s essential to take the right steps to protect yourself—and the animals involved.
- Always meet the dog in person at the breeder’s home or kennel—never agree to buy without seeing them first.
- Ask to see the puppies with their Dam (mother), and the Sire (father) if available.
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Verify all paperwork:
- Kennel Club (KC) registration number
- Date of birth
- Health screening results
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Prepare questions to ask the breeder. Some helpful ones include:
- Did you breed the dog(s) yourself?
- Can I see where they were bred and raised?
- How old is the Dam, and how many litters has she had?
- Was the birth natural or via C-section?
- Are there any known health issues?
- Can I see documentation for both Dam and Sire?
- Will the puppy be vaccinated and wormed before purchase?
- If something feels off, walk away. Don’t ignore red flags.
- Ask for advice from a trusted third party if you’re unsure.
- Take your time. This is a big decision—don’t rush it.
- Puppies should appear happy, healthy, clean, and curious.
- You should be allowed to see and handle all puppies in the litter, not just the one you're considering.
- Never buy a puppy younger than 8 weeks old.
- Avoid any puppies that show signs of illness—e.g. runny eyes, weakness, or diarrhoea.
- Is the whelping pen clean?
- Do the dogs have access to fresh water, clean food, and adequate space?
- The living conditions can say a lot about the breeder’s standards.
- Ensure you receive the KC registration form and all relevant documents at the time of payment.
- Write up a simple contract to protect both buyer and seller—especially important in case circumstances change.
- Never agree to buy a puppy in a car park or public place. Always go to the breeder's premises.
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