Aust Ch Tom Sawyer (AI) - ‘Tom’
Tom is an outstanding pale yellow Labrador Retriever sired by the celebrated American Champion Devonshire Huckleberry Finn, winner of the Stud Dog class at the 2018 Labrador Retriever Club of Potomac Specialty. Huckleberry Finn’s impressive lineage includes numerous champions and service dogs across North America, Europe, and Australia. Tom’s dam, Morndew Grace and Favour, is also a remarkable producer, having given us multiple champions and service dogs known for their exemplary temperaments.
Tom exemplifies the essential Labrador traits, beginning with a classic Labrador head marked by strong width across the occiput and a well-defined stop. He has a dense, double-layered coat with a true otter tail—a hallmark of the breed—thick at the base and tapering to a short, rounded tip. His pigmentation is deep and rich, enhancing his warm, pleasing expression. Tom’s reach of neck flows smoothly into a well-laid shoulder, creating a balanced, graceful outline. He has a solid, barrelled chest with good depth of brisket, giving him a powerful yet agile build.
In terms of structure, Tom is well-boned with tight, correctly arched toes and compact, muscular limbs. His topline is level and consistent, though he is slightly longer in the loin, which complements his overall substantial appearance. Tom’s hindquarters display good strength, with ample width across the stifle and well-set hocks, contributing to his efficient movement and stability in the ring.
With a temperament that is as remarkable as his build, Tom is gentle, biddable, and adaptable, fitting comfortably into any role, whether as a family companion, a service dog, or a show ring competitor. His calm and willing disposition makes him a joy to work with, embodying the Labrador’s renowned amiability and cooperative nature.
Tom has proven himself as a stud, consistently producing puppies that are true to type, reflecting his exceptional structure, temperament, and versatility. Tom is available at stud to approved bitches, and we welcome inquiries from breeders who value his impressive lineage and traits in their breeding programs.
Tom’s Pedigree
Health Tests:
Hips – 2-2
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 / e - Y E L L O W (NOT CARRYING CHOCOLATE)
Eyes: Clear eye examination