Cocklebur Retrievers

10/21/2026

It’s always been about the dogs.

10/02/2026

If your looking for dog transport I highly recommend. Used them a couple times and dogs/pups were well cared for.

08/08/2026

08/07/2026

Every Labrador with those little white paw hairs is wearing a champion's signature. 🏆

In the 1920s, a black Labrador named Banchory Bolo became the breed's first dual champion in Britain, proving himself both in the show ring and out in the field. He belonged to Lorna, Countess Howe, one of the great early champions of the breed, and his success helped cement the Labrador's reputation as a dog that could look the part and do the work.

Bolo left a charming genetic calling card. The small patches of white hairs that sometimes appear on the pads and toes of Labs are still affectionately called Bolo marks, or Bolo pads, in his honor.

It is a lovely bit of living history. A dog from a century ago whose name still turns up whenever someone spots those tiny white hairs on a paw. Take a look at your own Lab's toes sometime, and you may find you are looking at a small piece of the breed's past.

05/22/2026

Pretty cool. Two owls hanging out on the fence this morning.

05/21/2026

Building the foundation one step at a time.

05/20/2026

04/15/2026

Having animals comes with a lot of responsibility. They depend on us for everything and we do everything in our power to make sure they are well cared for. There also comes a time you have to make a decision that’s extremely emotional and difficult. Unfortunately today was one of those days. I’m sure she’s up there running pastures pain free now. Rest easy Choctaw.