"Orange Boy" is one of four black males in
this litter. He weighed approximately 6 oz. at birth. He is an extremely outgoing and
sociable puppy. He comes when called and will follow one to the ends of the earth with
tail always wagging. He does exhibit an inquisitive nature and is neither timid nor
fearful of new experiences. He approaches new obstacles cautiously but with a desire to
investigate. His attention span is good at this age and he has demonstrated a willingness
to retrieve, as well as enter water. He may have a tendency to be more headstrong than his
other littermates, however, given his high level of sociability, with the proper training
and handling he should bond very strongly with his new family. From a conformational
standpoint, after doing my 6-7 week evaluation of the litter, Orange Boy is my pick of the
males for being the best balanced and conformationally correct puppy. He has a well- domed
head and I expect him to develop a beautiful, broad head characteristic of his English
lines. His square muzzle is reminiscent of his mother's, as is his expression. He has good
length of neck, a straight front, and good, well set-back shoulders with proper 90 degree
angulation. Bone and substance is good. His topline , as well as his length of leg are
moderate and combine to present a very balanced picture. His rear angulation is good, not
straight as some of his littermates. I expect him to be well within the standard in terms
of height and probably reach a mature weight of approximately 80-85 lbs. --- P.A. Davol