Sire : Int Ch Pol, Deu, Swe Ch Dolbia Will To Please
Dam : Magnavalleys Amazing Grace
D.O.B .: 28/10/2016
Colour : Black (Carries Chocolate, no yellow)
Kennel Club Stud Book Number
B.V.A Eye certificate : Clear 16/7/2023
Hip Score: 4:3
Elbow Score: 0:0
Optigen P.R.A: Hereditary Clear
C.N.M.: Hereditary Clear
E.I.C.: Clear
H.N.P.K.: Hereditary Clear
D.M : Clear
SD2: Clear
Cystinuria: Clear
MCD : Clear
Stargardt: Clear
D/ D Negative for the dilute gene
Full dentition & correct scissor bite
Semen sample tested excellent.
Finn has progeny training as Hearing Dogs , Dogs For Veterans, as well as Crufts qualifiers… Passing on his fabulous temperament as well as good looks
We are extremely proud of Finn who not only won Best Dog in Show , but went on to be awarded Best In Show at The West Of England Labrador Retriever Club Show 2022
Finn has now gained his final points for his Show Certificate Of Excellence .
A wonderful start to 2021… After 15 mths away from the show ring Finn has started where he left off . He’s still as happy & energetic , but settling quicker on entering the ring , maybe growing up !! He won his class at Cornwall Gundog, our local open show . “Southern Counties “was his first Championship show & he excelled himself coming first in a super class of 15 other Graduate dogs , he showed himself well , was attentive , tail that didn’t stop wagging, & moved effortlessly around the ring …..
Critique from National Gundog Ch Sh “A clean lined , athletic black of excellent breed type . Not overdone in the head , an alert expression & very focused on his handler . Good reach of neck , good depth of brisket. Well muscled hind quarters which enabled him to move around the ring with drive. Showed very well & as one with his handler at all times ” Judge Sussie Wiles (Richbourne) 1st Mid limit dog.
Critique from Southern Counties Ch Sh ” A well balanced black in excellent hard condition . Lovely masculine head without been over done , kind expression . Good front assembly with well placed shoulder , short coupled & strong over loin , well developed quarters , firm topline , particularly well muscled throughout , moved well with plenty of drive “Judge Jenny Dobson 1st Graduate dog.
Critique from Cornwall Gundogs “A well put together black dog . A cracking head with width of skull & good length of muzzle , correct scissor bite & pigment . Correct angles front & rear & well boned with neat feet . With good double coat & level top-line which was held well on the move . Deep & broad chested with a well sprung rib cage , short coupled with strong rear quarters . ” Judge Nigel Small (Ulfberht) 1st Open dog.
****FINN HAS QUALIFIED FOR DEVON & CORNWALL TOP DOG 2019 ***
••••••• AN AMAZING DAY AT CRUFTS PLACED SECOND IN A QUAILITY UNDERGRADUATE CLASS OF EIGHTEEN DOGS UNDER JUDGE MRS PAT HARRISON ( STEBEL) SO PROUD OF OUR HOME BRED BOY •••••••••
CRUFTS CRITIQUE:- “Magnavalleys Cornishman . A lovely balanced black , of good construction, carrying a correct double waterproof coat. He was shown in hard condition, good spring of rib & moved with drive off strong quarters “ …..
~~~So proud of this lovely boy,at the Joint Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show held at the Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park ,under Breed judge Mr Tony Floyd (Trenow) Finn gained his Stud Book number, he is now Crufts Qualified for life at the just over 2yrs old , & the following weekend at The Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show under breed judge Anne Taylor (Fabracken) he did it again !!~~
++++FINN DOES IT AGAIN AT ROYAL CORNWALL OUR COUNTIES MOST PRODIGIOUS SHOW , HE WINS HIS CLASS, BOB, GOES ON TO WIN THE GROUP , & IN FINN’S TRUE STYLE , WITH HIS EVER WAGGING TAIL IS AWARDED RESERVE BEST IN SHOW …. WOW +++++
Finn had a fabulous day at Exeter & County Open Show, winning his class , then Best Of Breed , winning a very large Gundog group & after a very long day & still wagging his tail this very special boy was awarded ** Reserve Best In Show** This qualifies him for “Devon top dog 2019”
Available at stud to Kennel club approved registered Labrador bitches
Our new little boy Finn, from Gracie ‘s second litter & such a sweet biddable little chap . He’s happy, confident, but not pushy and a tail that doesn’t stop wagging! He has started his ring craft training and taken it in his stride. We are hoping that he will join his big sister in the show ring later in the year .
A super start to his show career , at his first open show he’s awarded Best Puppy in Breed & Best puppy in Group. He took the day in his stride & his tail didn’t stop wagging .
At only his second championship show & a day shy of 7 mths old Finn has delighted us by winning his minor puppy class at Bath championship show & qualifying for Crufts 2018 , what a little star, we are so proud of this boy & another dream come true , another home bred puppy has qualified……..
Judges Critique:-
” Magnavalleys Cornishman, well balanced all through with typical head & dark eye . Excels in his forehand construction. Well ribbed back leading to unexaggerated hindquarters. Excellent bone & feet. The best mover in this class”
A lovely day at Royal Cornwall Show , though the rain was torrential, Finn won Best Puppy in Breed & then went on to be awarded Reserve Best Puppy in the Gundog group . This little boy is a little super star ……
Finn does it again by taking 3rd place in a super minor puppy class at Cotswold & Wyvern Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show & qualifies for Crufts 2018 .
Finn had a fabulous day at our local Agricultural Show at Stithians, he won his class , & then went on to be awarded Best Puppy, Best in Breed & later in the day Best Gundog Puppy a huge achievement at only 8 1/2 mths . The judge thought he was stunning with huge potential .
Finn has done it again at Paignton Ch Show, Bournmouth Ch Show , & South Wales Kennel Association Ch Show . He has now qualified five times for Crufts 2018 , all before his first birthday. Finn has had a fantastic 6 mths in the ring , being consistently placed at both open & Championship level. He has many Best Puppy, Best Of Breed & Group placings.
Above all he has the sweetest of temperaments & is very much a mummy’s boy . We look forward to having him back in the ring in 2018,having taken time out while Florence was otherwise occupied with her lovely litter .
Finn has had a super start to 2018 winning his classes in 3 Open shows that he entered , & gaining Best Of Breed under Margaret Barker (Deerbrook) at Ilfracombe & District , He’s still very enthusiastic !! & loves the attention he receives . He has also taken his role as ‘Uncle’ very seriously, & is very gentle with his new nephew Louis.
Judges Critique:-
“A well balanced, exuberant 15 mth old black dog. He has a well shaped head with correct eye shape & pigmentation giving a typical Labrador look. Good length of neck & well laid shoulders leading to straight front.Nice spring of rib & good depth of chest, short coupled, nice turn of stifle & rear angulation is good , which showed when he moved round the ring with drive . Best of Breed “
**** Finn had an amazing day at Crufts, he was shortlisted down to the last 13 in a class of 30 junior dogs , we are over the moon . Finn as always was totally unfazed & took it all in his stride ****
Finn has had a fantastic start to 2018, winning most of his classes, Best Of Breeds & group placings at open shows. To top it all he’s qualified for Crufts 2019 at WELKS with 3rd in his last Junior class , all before 18 mths old.
South Western Gundog club Judges Critique
“Magnavalleys Cornishman A truly great moving youngster who shows a great deal of promise.I liked his head shape & expressive eye , firm topline & glorious coat condition. He took Best Of Breed with some to spare today & has a super tail set & usage . Close up for the top spot “
This boy carries on his winning ways , Best Of Breed & Group places at numerous Open shows
A lovely day at Richmond Ch Show where he was second in a lovely class
Judges Critique :- Mr Robin Pollock (Pollham)
“Magnavalleys Cornishman, Balanced black with good head & nice expression, good front, neck & shoulders, strong through body & loin, good rear angles, moved well. Another quality dog”
Finn has had an incredible year in the show ring in 2019 , winning numerous 1st places , Best Of Breeds & some lovely group placings , 2 Reserve Best In Shows . He has also been consistently placed at Championship shows. He is maturing nicely & certainly has a lot more to come . He has the loveliest of temperaments & is eager to please ….He’s our super star
Back in the show ring with months away due to covid . Finn has carried on where he left off … we are very proud that he gained his final points in style taking Gundog Group 1 & being awarded his Show Certificate of Excellence & at the same show qualifying for Cornwall & Devon Top Dog …….
