"Red 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 has demonstrated early retrieving instincts and a willingness to enter water. 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 and though he enjoys to be held and cuddled, in comparison to his other brothers,
he does demonstrate a greater tendency for independence in his willingness to go off on
his own to explore. When interacting with his littermates, I find him neither shy nor a
bully. Though not an instigator for trouble, when crossed, he is fully capable of
defending himself. From a conformational standpoint, in doing my 6-7 week evaluation of
the litter, Red Boy 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
father’s, as is his expression. He has a moderate length of neck and a straight,
correct front. Shoulders are a bit too forward in this puppy and this is perhaps his
weakest point. Bone and substance is good. His topline is a bit longer compared to his
littermates , however, he has good length of leg which compensates for this and presents
him with a balanced appearance. 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