In 1976 an especially succesful Labrador litter was born as it contained no less than four future British champions, those were Sh Ch Balrion King Frost, Sh Ch Balrion Royal Mischief of Rodarbal, Sh Ch Balrion Black Ice and Sh Ch Balrion Wicked Lady. The happy parents were Sh Ch Sandylands Clarence of Rossbank and Balrion Royale Princess.

Balrion Royal Mischief of Rodarbal had a son in Sweden called Rodarbal Ruler. He was succesful in the show ring as well as a sire. It is interesting to note that there have actually been two Rodarbal kennels, one in Sweden and one in the UK. This is possible as Sweden belongs to the FCI whilst Britain does not.

Sh Ch Balrion King Frost became a world famous Labrador. He won 28 CC’s and several gundog groups. In 1978, he won best in show at SKC under Judy de Casembroot.

I look at King Frost every day. On my living room wall I’ve got a big framed photo of him together with Ch Fabracken Comedy Star and Ch Charway Ballywillwill. The photo, which was taken by David Dalton, is a numbered edition, mine is 70/200.

King Frost was bred and owned by Mr John and the late Mrs Glenda Crook who is here seen showing him to that magic win in 1978 at SKC.