Rossclyde Highland Grouse At Leospring, ftw aka “Boris”

Leospring, run by Chris and Joy Venturi, is one of the best regarded dual-purpose kennels in the UK dating back to 1975. Leospring can be found in the pedigrees of many working and show Labradors. Chris and Joy are renowned judges, both being KC B panel field trial judges. Joy awards Challenge Certificates in the UK and Chris is now qualified to judge at Championship show level. Both have judged the BASC classes at Crufts.

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Mating

This litter reflects our Shadowdown ethos – breeding Labradors that are true to type, sound in temperament, and excellent in the field, while still being wonderful companions.

This carefully planned litter by Rossclyde Highland Grouse out of Fenway Margo of Shadowdown combines generations of proven working field trial bloodlines with classic Labrador type and temperament. The sire line features some of the most influential names in modern working Labradors, renowned for their trainability, nose and biddable nature, while the dam brings substance, breed type and a kind, steady temperament. Both dogs have drive with steadiness in equal measure, trainability, style and balance. They are lovely movers with fantastic temperaments.

These puppies are expected to make highly trainable, versatile Labradors, equally suited to working homes, active country families, and those seeking a classic, dual-purpose Labrador.

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Boris’ Accolades

  • 1ST Open Field Trial

  • 1ST Novice Field Trial

  • 2nd Open Working Test, Novice and Puppy Working Test

  • Winner 1st Crufts Field Trial Class 2024 and 2025

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Pedigree

Depth of pedigree – this is not just about 2 nice parents. Quality and consistency run through multiple generations. There are repeated appearances of FT Ch, influential working sires and proven producing lines throughout the generations on both sides.

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Sire Line

Proven Working Pedigree

Boris is by Roundcopse Fergal of Hatchfield. This is a well known successful FT kennel competing at IGL level.

 He is strongly line-bred on top UK field trial champions, including:

  • FTCh Greenbriar Viper of Drakeshead

  • FTCh Hatchfield Feargal

  • FTCh Brindlebay Bex

  • FTCh Dipplelodge Raven of Riversway

These are foundation names in modern working Labradors, renowned for drive and trainability, excellent noses and natural marking and game finding ability.

Trainability & Temperament

This pedigree is known not just for drive, but for trainability and good minds:

  • The Hatchfield / Drakeshead / Riversway lines are particularly respected for:

    • Soft, willing temperaments

    • Good off-switch in the home

    • Dogs that are easy to live with as well as work

Sire Scores & Genetics

  • Hips 3.3

  • Elbows 0.0

  • Eye cert September 24

  • PRA CNM EIC STGD MCD HNPK and SD2 clear or hereditary clear

  • DOB 11/12/2019

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