Our Dogs
Delilah
THORNTONPARK DELILAH
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Female
Call Name: Lilah
Date of Birth: 23/07/2018
Bred by: Thornton Park Labradors
Owned by: M & K O'Dwyer
Hip Score: 2:1
Elbow Score: 0:0
Sired by: THORNTONPARK SIBELIUS
Nala Girl
THORNTONPARK NALA GIRL
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Female
Call Name: Nala
Date of Birth: 04/04/2022
Bred by: Thornton Park Labradors
Owned by: M & K O'Dwyer
Hip Score: 5:2
Elbow Score: 0:0
Sired by: CH. COPPERKEE AMERICAN HUSTLER
Ch. Copperkee American Hustler's Show Results are as follows:
5 x Class in Groups
1 x Class in Show
Reserve Dog Challenge RNA 2018 at 6 1/2 months old
2x Best Tail in Show
Best Male Head in Show
Opp Sex Minor in Show
Opp Sex Intermediate in show
Sir Simba
THORNTON PARK SIR SIMBA
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Male
Call Name: Simba
Date of Birth: 21/4/2023
Bred by: Thornton Park Labradors
Owned by: M & K O'Dwyer
Hip Score: TBA
Elbow Score: TBA
Sired by: THORNTONPARK MOZART
Abigail
MATESFORLIFE ABIGAIL
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Female
Call Name: Abigail
Date of Birth: 24/5/2023
Bred by: Matesforlife
Owned by: K O'Dwyer
Hip Score: TBA
Elbow Score: TBA
Sired by: SHAZVIEW CHILLI DREAMING (AI)
Hip and Elbow Scores
HIPS - All Labrador Retrievers that are used for breeding must undergo Hip and Elbow scoring after 12 months of age. By only using dams and sires with Hip Scores below the breed average, the overall quality of the breed is improved. It also helps to reduce the incidence and severity of hip dysplasia.
Each hip is scored out of a possible 53 with a number of measurements taken. The lower the score the better. A score of 0:0 is perfect, or even 5:5 is near perfect.
The current Labrador Retriever Hip Score average from Labrador Retrievers registered with Dogs Australia (ANKC) is 8.35 - as at 1 September, 2023.Â
ELBOWS - Elbows are scored differently to hips. An elbow score of 0:0 is perfect whereas a score of 3:3 is seriously affected. Each additional point above 0 reflects a millimetre of variation (or gap) in the elbow joint.
As per Dogzonline, it is not recommended to breed from dogs with elbow scores of Grade 2 or higher.