Saga has matured significantly since first arriving, and is now an elegant, rich dark brown boy with dark eyes and pigment.

The Royal Canin diet has certainly been in no small part responsible for the development of his glossy coat.

Saga is laid back in a crowd but springs to life at the sight of his Kong - or a butterfly!  He is exhibiting tremendous drive in retrieving trials, but has had significant difficulties with his brake linings!

Saga accompanies me to school, and is a welcome addition to the classroom.  I have to keep an eye on him at recess and luchtimes though because he likes to help out with cleaning up the yard! - a true Labrador!

Saga has only been shown lightly, but we were delighted with his win in the Open Dog class at the Adelaide Royal Show, and his eventual Reserve Challenge award in 06.  Despite a broken toe on one of his hind legs, Saga managed a worthy 3rd place in the Open class in '07 - thanks to the introduction of cabanos for bait and Mari and Symore pushing him from behind.

Saga does not carry yellow, but he has produced some beautiful black and chocolate puppies. 

Saga has been instrumental in the establishment of a pilot programme called Lab Corps.  This is an initiative of positive anticipation for youth at risk and on the autism spectrum utilizing the many and varied skills of the Labrador Retriever.

Saga has demonstrated amazing patience and calmness when introduced to young people with disabilities.  He has been pushed, pulled and prodded and had fingers up his nose - with no reaction.  He is our star "Braking" dog demonstrator with autistic youngsters who take off unexpectedly.  The cuddles Saga gives to young people are really appreciated.

Saga was recently placed third in open dog in the Adelaide Royal Show - not bad with a broken toe!