In 1993, I asked Mrs Hepworth if she would allow me to do an interview with her to which she agreed and the published photos were some of the ones that she chosed to send. Since this kennel's dogs were behind several of the winners at Stockholm international last week-end I found it very appropriate to pay tribue to one of our greatest Labrador breeder. Having said that, Mr Hepworth continues to breed and show great Labradors in the UK so their presence is still being felt.

The three photos enclosed illustrate

1) Headstudy of the great brood bitch Braeduke Julia of Poolstead, the foundationbitch of the Poolstead kennel and whom together with Ch Poolstead Kinley Willow (the first Poolstead champion) is behind all Poolsteads.

2) The late Mrs R V Hepworth with Sh Ch Poolstead Pipe Dreamer, a black bitch she considered to be one of the best ever bred at Fernhill. Pipe Dreamer won best of breed at Cruft's as well as at the Labrador Club Championshipshow, on top of this she was also an important brood.

3) A litter of 8 week old Poolstead puppies. The similarity is astonishing which is part of the Poolstead trademark and what most breeders are aiming for.

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