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Intentional pairings built on proven performance, exceptional health, and rare genetics. Limited reservations available.

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Sire

Pete

Dam

Babe

Featured Litter – Foundational Yellow Field Genetics

Expected

Winter 2026

Star Lab's Calif Pannin' Pete × HRCH Sycamore's Slide Over Babe MH

Breeding via artificial insemination using frozen semen

A rare frozen semen breeding preserving influential old-school yellow Labrador field genetics while complementing Babe's proven modern hunt test performance.

Due to the limited availability of frozen semen and our selective placement process, only a limited number of reservations will be accepted.

Males

Limited male reservations available.

Females

Waitlist only.

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Breeding will be completed via artificial insemination using frozen semen.

Planned Breeding: Pete × Babe

This breeding was planned with one objective in mind: to preserve and advance some of the finest yellow field Labrador genetics while producing athletic, intelligent, highly trainable retrievers capable of excelling in hunt tests, waterfowl hunting, and other demanding performance venues. Rather than relying solely on today's popular sires, this breeding intentionally combines historic, proven field genetics with a modern, titled female whose accomplishments demonstrate the qualities required of today's performance Labrador Retriever.

Star Lab's Calif Pannin' Pete

Pete represents an increasingly rare opportunity to access classic yellow field Labrador genetics preserved through frozen semen. While Pete himself was never campaigned, his value lies in the exceptional foundation behind him, a pedigree built upon generations of legendary Field Champions, National Champions, Amateur Field Champions, and Retriever Hall of Fame dogs whose influence continues to shape the modern Labrador Retriever.

Pete is a direct son of FC AFC Black Gold's Kates Rascal, one of the breed's most influential yellow sires, and carries a concentration of bloodlines that have defined excellence in marking ability, trainability, water courage, athleticism, and consistency for decades. His pedigree includes Hall of Fame legends: FC AFC Lakeridge's Charlemagne, FC AFC Itchin' To Go, FC AFC Air Express, NAFC FC River Oaks Rascal, 2xNAFC 3xCNFC FC River Oaks Corky, and more.

What Pete Produces

Historic yellow field genetics increasingly difficult to obtain
Natural marking ability and birdiness
Intelligence and trainability
Athletic structure and soundness
Proven genetics behind generations of successful performance Labradors

HRCH Sycamore's Slide Over Babe MH

Babe brings proven modern performance, outstanding health clearances, and exceptional maternal strength to this breeding. She is a talented competition female and a daughter of FC AFC Pin Oak's Texas Rex and HRCH BlackFoot's Straight No Chaser MH, combining elite field trial genetics with accomplished hunt test bloodlines.

Babe is known for her trainability, cooperation, consistency, and mental steadiness. She possesses natural marking ability, excellent teamwork with her handler, and the confidence required for advanced concepts in both AKC and HRC competition.

Her accomplishments: Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH) · AKC Master Hunter (MH) · Passed one HRC International Grand · Master National Qualifier · Competed in the 2025 AKC Master National · Scheduled to return to the HRC International Grand in 2026.

What Babe Produces

Proven modern performance credentials
Excellent trainability and cooperation
Strong marking ability and consistency
Excellent health clearances and genetic testing
Versatility across hunt tests, hunting, and advanced performance work

Pete × Babe represents far more than a planned litter, it is a deliberate effort to preserve an increasingly rare collection of foundational yellow field trial genetics while pairing them with the proven health, trainability, and performance of a modern Hunting Retriever Champion and Master Hunter. These puppies are expected to offer the natural marking ability, intelligence, biddability, and athleticism that serious handlers seek, while retaining the temperament to become outstanding family companions when given appropriate training and purpose. With limited frozen semen available and bloodlines that are becoming increasingly difficult to find, this breeding offers a unique opportunity for hunters, competitors, and breeders who value both proven performance and long-term genetic preservation.

Expected to produce dogs suited for:

AKC Hunt Tests
HRC Hunt Tests
Serious waterfowl hunting
Professional and amateur training programs
Detection and scent work
Other high-level performance venues

Hunt Test competitors pursuing advanced AKC and HRC titles
Field Trial enthusiasts who value proven, foundational yellow genetics
Dedicated waterfowl hunters wanting an exceptional hunting companion
Performance homes competing in obedience, rally, agility, dock diving, or other canine sports
Breeders committed to preserving rare, historically significant yellow field bloodlines

This breeding was planned for owners seeking a Labrador with the intelligence, drive, and trainability to excel in demanding environments. Whether your goal is competition, hunting, or an active performance partner, these puppies are expected to possess the qualities serious handlers appreciate.

Males

Limited male reservations available.

Females

Waitlist only.

Due to the limited availability of frozen semen and our selective placement process, only a limited number of reservations will be accepted.

Text Chad at 912-247-1948 to discuss this litter and your goals.

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Sire

Copper

Dam

Babe

Future Planned Breeding – Fall 2027

Expected

Fall 2027

FC AFC CFC Copper MH × HRCH Babe MH

Future planned breeding — interest list now open

Elite field trial credentials combined with proven hunt test consistency.

Males

Future Planned Breeding – Interest List Only.

Females

Future Planned Breeding – Interest List Only.

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Breeding will be done via artificial insemination using frozen semen by Animal Clinic Northview.

Planned Breeding: Copper × Babe

This breeding was planned with one objective in mind: to consistently produce high-end performance Labradors with the speed, marking ability, trainability, and durability required to succeed at the highest levels of the sport. Every aspect of this pairing was selected to reduce guesswork and reinforce what has already proven itself in competition.

FC AFC CFC Copper

Copper is a proven, elite performance Labrador Retriever whose career reflects consistency, intensity, and trainability at the highest levels of competition. Titled Field Champion (FC), Amateur Field Champion (AFC), and Canadian Amateur Field Champion (CAFC), Copper has demonstrated the ability to compete and succeed under a wide range of judges, conditions, and formats.

On the line, Copper is known for strong natural marking, bold water entries, and the mental toughness required for advanced field work. He combines drive and momentum with a cooperative attitude, making him both powerful and manageable—traits valued by professional trainers and serious amateurs alike.

What Copper Produces

Strong marking ability
High drive with biddability
Athletic structure and durability
Mental focus suitable for complex training environments

HRCH Sycamore's Slide Over Babe MH

Babe brings balance, stability, and maternal strength to this pairing. She is a talented performance female in her own right and, critically, she is a daughter of Rox, the dam that produced 3xGRHRCH Sycamore's American Muscle QAA MH MNR, MACH IAC Sycamore's Thirsty For Blackfoot Speed, and many more titled competitors across multiple disciplines.

Babe is known for her trainability, cooperation, and mental steadiness, pairing natural marking ability with a strong desire to work with her handler. She brings a thoughtful approach to the line, handles pressure well, and maintains focus through advanced concepts.

Her accomplishments: HRCH title earned at just 26 months old · Advanced to the 3rd series in her first HRC International Grand · MH Title at just 34 months old · Master National Qualified 2025 · Passed 2025 Music City Tennessee Fall Grand · Competed in 2025 Fall Master Nationals – Giddings, Texas.

What Babe Produces

Trainability and biddability
Mental focus and consistency
Athletic structure and durability
Temperament suited for advanced training and multiple performance venues

This pairing was selected to combine elite field trial credentials with proven hunt test consistency, producing Labradors with drive, trainability, and mental focus suitable for demanding performance work. Copper contributes intensity, marking ability, and competitive toughness, while Babe adds trainability, consistency, and biddability proven across multiple Master-level venues.

Expected to produce dogs suited for:

Field trials
Hunt tests
Serious waterfowl hunting programs
Scent detection and nose work
Agility and other high-drive performance sports

Field trial competitors and serious amateurs
Hunt test homes with Master-level goals
Dedicated waterfowl hunters wanting a high-octane working dog
Scent detection / nose work programs
Handlers planning structured or professional training

At Sycamore Kennels, we believe great dogs are not accidents. This planned breeding reflects our commitment to thoughtful, intentional decisions backed by proven results. Our goal is not just early success, but dogs capable of finishing—and standing the test of time.

Males

Future Planned Breeding – Interest List Only.

Females

Future Planned Breeding – Interest List Only.

Text Chad at 912-247-1948 to be added to the interest list for this future breeding.

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Please note: Submitting an application or joining an interest list does not guarantee puppy placement. All applications are reviewed individually. Approved applicants are added to the reservation list in the order they are accepted. Puppy selection is based on reservation position and the goals you describe in your application. Sycamore Kennels reserves the right to place each puppy in the home best suited to its temperament and potential. Deposit and refund terms will be communicated directly upon reservation acceptance.

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