Tide x Pearl, late autumn 2026

Pearl came into season in early September and was bred to Tide on the 16th and 18th. An ultrasound on October 14 will tell us whether she is in whelp and give us a rough count. If all goes well, puppies arrive around November 19 and go home in the middle of January. This will be Pearl's first litter. We expect Tide's substance and steadiness with Pearl's athleticism and drive: good dogs for active families, and for anyone who would like to try hunt tests or dock diving with a Labrador that still looks like one. Colors: both parents are black and both carry yellow, so we expect mostly black puppies and some yellows, about one in four on average. Tide does not carry chocolate, so there will be no chocolate puppies in this litter. Pearl is an EIC carrier and Tide is clear, so no puppy can be affected, and about half will be carriers, which matters only if a dog is bred. We are taking four deposits ahead of the ultrasound.