"This dog was 12 years old and was in such beautiful condition, a credit to his owner. His head

was so full of kindness and his overall construction indicated that here was a dog who had been

to the top of the tree when in the show ring. I duly did my critique, saying what a lovely type of

dog he was. I gave a pat and a hug and thanked the owner for bringing him. Not recognising the

owner I asked who the dog was whereupon he said it was INT. CH Rocheby Royal Oak and he

has bought him just to let people see how well he was. As we all know Royal Oak was one of our

top dogs of the early 90's and one of our top sires. He was in sparkling condition and it really

made my day complete." :- Mr. L. Brabban (Cambremer, U.K.) Sept, 2001 (Royal Oak was

entered as "not for competition" at the Exposition Nationale d'Elevage of the Retriever Club de

France.) quoted from the The Labrador International Newsletter Winter 2001.

 Poolstead Pretentious At Rocheby

Eng Sh Ch Rocheby Acorn