All of my bitches have to work in the kennel, none of them are kept as brood bitches.
The bitches that are selected to be bred from, must have demonstrated the qualities that the breed demand and showed good ability in the field and with the Spinone’s they must have achieved some success in the show ring.
       It is taken as pre-requisite that they have passed all the necessary breed health checks.
When all of the above has been achieved then a bitch may be considered as acceptable for
Breeding Labradors:

Avonford Carter of Artistryn         Otterbridge Star Anise of Artistryn (more details) click here and go to another page with more photos and details eg. hip score, eye cert. and pedigree.