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Part trained Labrador fully health tested and proven stud

County / Town: Durham

Description

Kentwone Carson of theakwell

All the basics in place, walks nicely, recalls well, delivers to hand, quiet and clean in crate and kennel and no problems around the home, a joy to have around and be around.

He is a good shoot day dog but has not had a lot of training and does not have the fancy gears, he will do basic memories and simple blinds but not a lot else has been done.

Done a full season picking up, not gunshy at all and will pick birds that he has marked, runners, and hes an excellent dog for sweeping up too


Needs reminding to sit steady but if you keep on top of him he is okay, this can be worked on over summer 

Has paraded before if he thinks one of the other dogs might snatch from him, again easy fix over time


Fully health tested, DNA clear of all 7, up to date eye test and 0/0 hips & elbows

Proven stud dog, recently sired a litter of 9 lovely puppies, easy to handle around bitches and well mannered 


Plenty of pictures and videos available to see. He is 4 year old

Details

  • Advert ID: 28656
  • County / Town: Durham
  • Location: Bishop Auckland, UK
  • Breed: Labradors - Part Trained
  • Original Breeder: No
  • Pet DOB: 2021-02-05
  • Pet Age: 4 years, 2 months, 14 days
  • Health Checked: Yes
  • Health Comment: Health tested
  • Vaccinations Up to Date: Yes
  • Worm and Flea Treated: Yes
  • KC Registered by Collection: Yes
  • Microchipped by Collection Date: Yes
  • Pet Viewable with Mother: No

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  • Always meet the dog in person at the breeder’s home or kennel—never agree to buy without seeing them first.
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    • Kennel Club (KC) registration number
    • Date of birth
    • Health screening results
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    • Did you breed the dog(s) yourself?
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