23-05-2025
Chepstow puppy Umber wins stud dog title with Guide Dogs
Umber, a black Labrador, has been selected as a stud dog, meaning he will help produce future generations of life-changing puppies.
He spent his first year with volunteer puppy raiser Cara Moulton in Chepstow, where his potential as a guide dog dad was quickly spotted.
Now 16 months old, he has moved to the Worcester area with Cara's son, Haydn, so he is within easy reach of the Guide Dogs National Centre in Leamington Spa.
All three of Cara's guide dog puppies have been black Labradors.
The first, Hunter, has gone on to qualify as a guide dog in Cumbria.
Her current puppy, Diesel, is also being assessed as a potential stud dog.
Cara said: "It is a joy and honour being part of these puppies' lives and helping them become confident, relaxed dogs.
"They are all different, but they all love to play and learn and they give us so much back.
"We are so proud to have raised Hunter, Umber and Diesel and we are already planning the arrival of the next guide dog puppy."
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