At Proudpaws, every dog has earned their place long before they are ever considered for breeding.
They are our companions, our teachers and the heart of everything we do.
Each dog brings something unique—whether it’s an exceptional temperament, unwavering loyalty, quiet confidence or a natural willingness to work alongside people.
While health testing and pedigree are important parts of responsible breeding, they are only part of the picture.
The qualities that matter most to us cannot be measured on paper.
They are found in the way a dog greets a child.
The way they respond when someone needs comfort.
The way they settle quietly at your feet after a busy day.
The way they simply become part of the family.
Those are the qualities we hope to carry forward into every generation.
Meet the Proudpaws Family
Toby
The dog who inspired everything that followed.
Toby wasn’t simply an intelligent Labrador.
He was the dog who quietly showed us what exceptional temperament truly meant.
Whether helping around the home, protecting those he loved or simply choosing to stay close, Toby had an instinctive understanding of people that is difficult to describe.
His legacy continues to influence every breeding decision we make.
Milly
Always thinking one step ahead.
Milly possessed an incredible intelligence and a personality that constantly kept us smiling.
She approached the world with curiosity, confidence and just enough mischief to remind us that Labradors are wonderfully clever dogs.
Her willingness to learn and steady nature made her unforgettable.
Max
Proof that strength and gentleness belong together.
Max was a gentle giant whose greatest joy was simply being with people.
Children naturally gravitated toward him, and he met every interaction with quiet patience and kindness.
He reminded us every day that true confidence never needs to be loud.
Swaggy
The quiet guardian who notices everything.
Swaggy is one of those dogs who seems to believe that looking after everyone is simply part of his job.
Calm, gentle and remarkably observant, he has an uncanny ability to notice when something isn’t quite right. Whether it’s an empty water bowl, something happening around the property or a person who needs his attention, Swaggy doesn’t make a great fuss—he simply makes sure somebody knows.
That same instinct has seen him develop a natural ability for medical alert work. It wasn’t something that changed who he was; helping and watching over people simply seemed to come naturally to him.
For all that responsibility, however, Swaggy has one considerable weakness:
Balls.
Give him a ball and the sensible gentleman disappears. Even better, he likes an audience and will regularly check that someone is actually watching him play.
Swaggy represents so much of what we value in a dog: stability, kindness, awareness, trainability and the ability to simply settle into family life.
Clara
Clever, sensitive and just a little bit ridiculous.
Clara is proof that an excellent temperament doesn’t mean a dog can’t have an enormous personality.
She is incredibly clever, knows an impressive collection of tricks and is always quite pleased to demonstrate just how clever she is.
Around children, Clara has a beautiful softness. She naturally adjusts herself around them, becoming gentler and more careful in the way she moves and interacts. She is also remarkably sensitive to the people she loves and has naturally alerted to migraines, settling close when she knows something isn’t right.
With adults, however, Clara can be considerably more opinionated.
And then there are rabbits.
Clara can sit. Stay. Wait. Come. Find.
Clara can apparently forget every one of those words the moment a rabbit appears.
That combination of intelligence, sensitivity, confidence and comedy is exactly what makes Clara so special. She’s not simply a well-trained dog—she’s a dog who thinks, feels and has a very definite opinion about the world around her.
MJ
A Labrador whose greatest legacy can be seen in what she passes on.
MJ holds a special place within our Labrador family and in the generations that have followed her.
Like all of our dogs, MJ was never valued simply for what could be written on paper. What matters to us is the complete dog—the temperament they live with every day, their strengths, their quirks and, when they become part of our breeding program, what they contribute to the next generation.
Through daughters such as Prime, MJ’s influence has continued into the dogs that followed her and the decisions we make for the future of our Labrador lines.
Our Commitment
Responsible breeding begins with responsible dogs.
Every dog within our breeding program undergoes the appropriate health screening for their breed, alongside careful assessment of temperament, structure and overall suitability before any future plans are considered.
If you would like further information regarding health testing or pedigrees, we’re always happy to discuss them with prospective families.
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