Hopemead – Breeders of the ultimate adventure companion

About Us

Hopemead was started in 2018 by Liam and Meredith with the idea to breed a line of Labradors suited as the perfect adventure companion. Whether you want a companion for a casual weekend hike, a multi-day river kayak, a day of mountain biking or a skiing adventure, a Hopemead Labrador is the perfect dog. Our line comes from some of the best showing and working lines in Australia so they will be just as at home in the ring or the field as out on an adventure.

We know that you can’t always take your Hopemead Labrador on an adventure. We breed traits that will make them the perfect family dog; temperament, drive and trainability. Hopemead breeds under the code of ethics of both the Victorian Canine Association Inc and the Labrador Retriever Club of Victoria Inc.

News

Welcome to Hopemead Kennels

August 14, 2020November 25, 2020 by liamsswilliamson

We are very pleased to announce the formation of Hopemead, breeders of the ultimate Labrador Retriever adventure companion. Our family has owned Labrador Retrievers for the past… Read more “Welcome to Hopemead Kennels”

History and Breed Standard

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by liamsswilliamson

History In the early 1800s English nobles visiting Newfoundland, Canada noticed the dogs used by local fisherman to retrieve fish that had fallen out of the trawl… Read more “History and Breed Standard”

Dams

“Ali”
Coningsburgh Modern Miss

“Ruby”
Sybeck Sculpture of the Sea

“Evie”
Hopemead Chouinard

Sires

We don’t have any sires ourselves but we recommend checking out some of the other fantastic breeders we have used including Sybeck Labradors, Kelindebar and Bellbidgee Labradors.