Only being a small kennel, we are careful with our breeding and try to breed for type and quality at all times.We have stayed at the forefront of all new testing available for our dogs.

Courtsum Labradors (Anna and Richard Courtman) have been breeding Labrador Retrievers since the mid-1990's having become extensively involved with the breed since the early 1990's. We have stayed at the forefront of all new testing available for our dogs and have been very open about the results, which we publish on our website. I (Anna) am a certified DNA collector for Genetic Science Services. I grew up with the breed, whereas Richard only became involved when he met me and he has since become an accredited All Age Retrieving Trial Judge.

Although Courtsum Labradors are successful in the showring, we believe that the Labrador Retriever is a wonderful family dog and should be treated as a member of every family they become part of, and not just as "the dog in the backyard". The temperaments of our dogs are a testimony to this and most people find they leave well and truly "Labradorised" when they come to visit and meet the dogs. Only being a small kennel, we are careful with our breeding and try to breed for type and quality at all times.