Morndew Thunder (AI) - ‘Blue’
Sired by the renowned Driftway Blue Print, Blue carries a prestigious lineage. Driftway Blue Print is known as a prolific producer whose progeny includes the 2012 Australian National Best in Show winner and multiple champions across nearly every Australian state. His puppies have found success both in the show ring and as service dogs, proving the versatility and dependability of his line. Blue’s dam, Morndew Paris With Love, was a stunning representation of the breed. Although she had only one litter, her legacy lives on in her seven offspring, most of whom remain within the Morndew family.
Blue himself is an upstanding, well-sized black Labrador with an “old style” type that exemplifies classic Labrador hallmarks. He possesses a true Labrador head, well-defined and strong, yet with a soft, pleasant expression. His eye shape is ideal, and his ear set and size contribute to his balanced head structure. Blue’s reach of neck flows seamlessly into a well-laid shoulder, offering an elegant yet robust appearance. His chest is sufficiently barreled with good depth of brisket, enhancing his substantial, balanced profile.
Well-boned with tight, correctly arched feet, Blue has a desirable length-to-height ratio with ample leg under him, giving him an agile, athletic stance. His topline is hard and level, with a correct tail set that further underscores his classic Labrador look, complete with the characteristic otter tail. Muscular and well-toned, his structure is enhanced by a strong hindquarter and well-defined first and second thighs. While Blue could benefit from a tad more turn of stifle and slightly better-let-down hocks, his overall conformation remains outstanding.
Blue’s temperament is exceptional. He is gentle, biddable, and adaptable, fitting seamlessly into any environment. These qualities make him not only an ideal family dog but also a valuable asset for breeders seeking to enhance body-to-height ratio, temperament, and balance in their lines.
With his lineage, conformation, and temperament, Blue has been extensively used as a stud across the country, consistently producing high-quality puppies that embody his desirable traits. Blue is available for stud to approved bitches, and he represents a valuable choice for breeders looking to add classic Labrador type and an outstanding temperament to their breeding programs.
Blue’s Pedigree
Health Tests:
Hips – 1-2
Elbows – 0-0
Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (PRCD) - PRA - CLEAR
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) (Retriever Type) – CLEAR
Narcolepsy (Labrador) - CLEAR
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis/Dry Nose (Labrador Retriever Type) – CLEAR
Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism) – CLEAR
ELocus - E (Black Carries Extension Yellow) (NOT CARRYING CHOCOLATE)
Eyes: Clear eye examination