Our Puppies

Pups will be registered with AKC and UKC, micro chipped and be current on all shots and worming. A written warranty (click here to see copy) will be provided along with written documentation of all shots and worming. A puppy started kit will go home with your new companion which includes a sample of the food your pup has been started, a toy and information on proper care.

GRHRCH SRS UH Tarbaby's Bobo MH
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HRCH UH Big Creek's Jorja Peach

litter born, Jan. 19, 2012

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New pictures will be posted each Sunday.

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HRCH UH Big Creek's Jorja Peach (pedigree)
AKC#: SR43071702
UKC Reg#: UKC# R204-164
Weight: 60 lbs.
DOB: June 15, 2007
Owner: David Oglesby
EIC: Clear
OFA Hips: Excellent
OFA Elbows: Normal
CERF: Normal
CNM: Clear by parents
Call Name: Jorja
HRC points: 225
Master Passes: 3

Jorja earned her SHR at 18 months, HR at 20 months and her HRCH title at 22 months of age. Currently she is working toward her Master Hunter title and has two passes. Jorja is a mix of her mother and father. She's got the intelligence and good looks of her sire and the easy disposition of her dam. Jorja needs very few corrections because when teaching her a new concept, she usually gets it the first time. Jorja is compliant without being too soft. She comes to life in the field and loves to retrieve a bird.

Jorja is a super dog in the house and is excellent around children and other dogs.

GRHRCH SRS UH Tarbaby's Bobo MH (pedigree)
AKC Reg#: SR31293003

UKC Reg#: R182-849
Weight: 68 lbs.

DOB: Nov 18, 2005
Owner: Jerry Bozeman
EIC: Clear
OFA Hips: Excellent
OFA Elbows: Normal
CERF: Clear
CNM: Clear

Bobo received his HR title at 10 months and his HRCH at 16 months. He got his AKC MH title at 23 months. He has excellent field performance and is eager to learn. He is a pleasure to be around. Bobo passed the 2009 Spring Grand and completed his title in the Fall of 2009. Bobo also won an SRS event in Huntsville AL in the Spring of 2010.

UH GRHRCH SRS Big Black Dude II MH

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UH HRCH Blackwater Harlie Davidson

litter born Jan. 29, 2012

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HRCH UH Blackwater Harlie Davidson (pedigree)

AKC#: SR10476810
UKC#: R170-402
Weight: 60lbs.
DOB: Aug. 15, 2003
Owner: David Oglesby
EIC: Clear
OFA Hips: Excellent
OFA Elbows: Normal
CERF: Normal
CNM: Clear
Call Name: Harlie
HRC points: 515
Sire: FC AFC Blackwater Rudy (black)
Dam: HRCH Cypress Creek Red Timber (yellow)

Harlie is UKC and AKC registered and earned her HR title at 13 months of age. She earned her HRCH at 20 months of age. Harlie's work attitude is excellent. She lives to retrieve and please. She quietly waits in the hunting blind, but comes to life in the field when sent. This past season, she retrieved over 200 ducks. She is steady in the blind and an excellent marker. She is very easy to handle and extremely agile. When she is not hunting, she becomes the family companion and makes an excellent house dog. We love having her as a part of our family. She is very social with people and other dogs.

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GRHRCH(7x) SRS(3x) Big Black Dude II MH(pedigree)

AKC Reg#: SR34603401
UKC Reg#: R190-235
Weight: 85 lbs.

DOB: Apr 17, 2006
Owner: Mark Massey

EIC: Clear

OFA Hips: Excellent
OFA Elbows: Normal
CERF: Normal
CNM: Clear

Call Name: Dude

Dude passed his First Grand at 2 yrs & 2 wks at the 2008 Spring Grand. He received his Grand Title in the Fall of 2008 in Iowa. He is the 2008 & 2009 WINNER annual South Carolina Swamp Monster Duck Dog Challenge held by CBSRC. In the Spring of 2011 Dude passed the Grand for his 7th consecutive time. Dude also won the SRS event in 2 times in Huntsville, AL (2010 & 2011) and the SRS at College Station, TX SRS Classic Event in the 2011.

More about Our Puppies and Us.

Click here for a great article by Steve Snell on introducing your pup to gun fire.

Above are pictures of pups from previous Hydro X Indy breeding.

Life for our puppies starts in our house in a specially built whelping pen. The pen is constructed of material that is easy to wash so that the puppies are in a clean environment. The floor of the pen is vented so that all waste from the puppies falls through and they will remain clean and dry. The pen also has a "pig rail" around the perimeter. The rail insures that the puppies are safe and will not accidentally get penned between mom and the wall. A brooding lamp is placed in the pen for warmth as the puppies require help in maintaining body heat in the first weeks of life. It is important to us that the puppy pen is clean and dry. This will make house breaking easier.

From day one the puppies are brought in from their "puppy room" to our living area to become familiar with the sounds, touch and smells of humans. We love spending time with each pup and talk to and handle each one. We feel this is a very important part of their development. For this reason we never have more than one litter at a time. At this time we only have three breeding females so that we will have lots of time to devote to the puppies.

At 2 weeks of age the puppies make their second trip to Dr. Gary Edwards at Gateway Animal Clinic, our local veterinary, for their first worming and a checkup. He takes great care of our pups and as you can see by the picture on the wall, he loves Labrador Retrievers too.

At 3 weeks the puppies are introduced to food and begin the process of weaning. It is our desire that the pup's transition to its new home is an easy one, so we put together a care package for the new owner. In the package is a small piece of the blanket that the mom and puppies slept on. We find that the familiar scent and texture provides comfort. We also provide a Purina One New Puppy Kit that includes the same food that the puppy has been fed. Lastly, we include a few notes on transitioning the pup to its new home.

At 4 weeks of age we start to introduce the puppies to duck calls, a whistle, and gun shot blanks (at a distance). At 5 weeks, live birds are introduced. Although we know that all the pups we sell will not become gun dogs or compete in hunt tests or field trails, we feel it is important to introduce these smells and sounds early so that it learns to get excited by this type of stimuli and not afraid. At this stage we also place a small puppy crate with the door removed in their whelping pen to encourage their natural urge to "den". This also helps if you intend to use a crate for house breaking as they find comfort in nestling with each other inside it.

At six weeks of age the puppy's personality has become distinct and it is time for prospective new owners to select their new puppy. The selection process begins in the order in which deposits are received. At 6 weeks of age, the puppies start going to their new homes if they are being transported by vehicle. However, if the pup is being transported by plane, it must wait until 8 weeks of age.

Most professional trainers believe that 49 days is the best time to start basic obedience training. Basic obedience commands consists of sit, come and fetch. Most important, always keep the sessions short and fun. Leave the puppy wanting more.

At Big Creek Labs we strive to offer pups that will make an all around good companion and hunting partner. It is our desire that your new puppy will grow into your life long companion.

Big Creek Labs

Midville, Georgia