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Judge is a powerful, high-octane performance Labrador with the rare ability to pair elite field talent with an exceptional in-home temperament. On the line he is intense, focused, and highly competitive—fast to the fall, confident in the water, and naturally stylish with the kind of marking ability and drive that stand out at the upper levels of hunt tests. He thrives under pressure, handles advanced concepts with ease, and brings a strong work ethic to every training session and setup.

What separates Judge is his complete “off switch” at home. In the house he is calm, composed, and deeply biddable—content to settle, easy to manage, and naturally in tune with his people. That balance of performance and steadiness makes him both a serious working dog and an outstanding companion.

Judge blends athleticism, intelligence, and cooperation with a natural desire to please. He carries himself with confidence in the field, yet remains level-headed and mannerly in daily life. His consistency, trainability, and temperament continue to show up in his development and in the expectations for his offspring—making him a dog built not just for titles, but for longevity, reliability, and real-world performance.

Career Highlights:
15 months: HR title
18 months: HRCH title
24 months: AKC Master Hunter
33 months: 1st Master National Pass
34 months: 1st HRC Grand Pass
41 months: 2nd HRC Grand Pass
44 months: GRHRCH title
47 months: 2nd Master National Pass

OFFSPRING:
Judge is stamping his offspring with the same traits that define him—drive, intelligence, and a highly cooperative nature. His pups show early desire, strong birdiness, and natural marking ability, paired with the kind of biddability that makes them straightforward to develop in structured training programs.

They tend to be confident, athletic, and mentally engaged, with the willingness to work and the resilience needed for upper-level hunt test and performance environments. At the same time, they’re proving to carry his hallmark balance: intensity in the field with a reliable off switch at home. Handlers consistently describe them as people-oriented, manageable, and eager to please.

Judge appears to be reproducing consistency—dogs that think, respond, and want to partner with their handler. His offspring fit well in competitive hunt test homes, serious waterfowl programs, and active performance households looking for talent without sacrificing temperament.