# ✨ Black Panther Bella Mare (Philip) ## Sometimes, one look is enough to understand that a dog is truly special. That is exactly how I felt when I first saw Philip. I discovered him on social media when his breeder, **Sonia Cjazor**, introduced this young and promising male from **Bella Mare Kennel**. He was impossible to overlook. Beautiful, typey, well-balanced, with strong bone, a masculine head and that soft, noble Labrador expression that makes a dog truly unforgettable. But it was not only his conformation that impressed me. Philip had something that cannot be measured by titles or described by numbers — true charisma. At that moment, I knew that one day I would love to use this dog in our breeding programme. However, responsible breeding is also about patience. I had to wait for the right moment to bring this dream to life. At that time, Philip was in Poland, and organising the breeding required careful planning. But every moment of waiting was worth it. **The result of that journey was five wonderful puppies — four boys and one girl. For me, this litter became a confirmation that the wait had not been in vain. In these puppies, I see exactly the qualities that once made me feel that Philip should become part of our breeding programme.** --- # 🧬 A World-Class Pedigree Behind Philip’s beauty stand generations of outstanding Labrador Retrievers. His dam, **Millmarsh’s Bella Mare**, is a **World Winner**, having earned this prestigious title at the **World Dog Show** in Brazil. **Black Panther Bella Mare (Philip)** himself has already made a strong impression in the international show world. He is an **American Champion** and **Polish Champion**, has successfully competed at prestigious international dog shows and Labrador specialty shows, and has repeatedly been recognised among the winners and top-placed dogs, demonstrating excellent breed type, structure and temperament. Today, Philip lives in the **United States**, where he continues his successful show career and is used in the breeding programme of one of America’s leading Labrador kennels. And the story of this pedigree becomes even more impressive when we look at his sire. His father is one of the most titled Labrador Retrievers of modern times — a dog rightfully regarded as a true legend of the show ring. His achievements speak for themselves: 🏆 Two-time **Best of Breed** winner at the legendary **Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show** in New York, in **2022 and 2023**; 🏆 **Select Dog** at the **Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac Specialty 2023**, the largest Labrador specialty show in the world; 🏆 Officially recognised as the **No. 1 Labrador Retriever in Canada**; 🏆 **Canadian National Winner 2021**; 🏆 Multiple **Best in Show (BIS)** and **Best in Specialty Show (BISS)** winner in the USA and Canada. Dogs like this are never a coincidence. Behind every name in this pedigree stand decades of thoughtful breeding work, focused on preserving correct breed type, sound health, stable temperament, excellent character and the true working qualities of the Labrador Retriever. These are exactly the bloodlines I wanted to bring into the **Chocolatin Labs** breeding programme. --- # 🤎 Why Philip? When choosing a stud dog, I never look only at titles. For me, what matters most is what a dog is able to pass on to his offspring. Philip has that rare combination of qualities I value so highly in Labradors: beautiful breed type, strong construction, balanced movement, confident temperament, willingness to cooperate with people and that true gentle character that makes the Labrador such a beloved family companion. That is why he became part of our breeding programme. I believe that a true Labrador should be not only a beautiful show winner, but above all a healthy, well-balanced dog with an outstanding temperament. These are exactly the Labradors we strive to breed at **Chocolatin Labs**. --- # 🤎 With Gratitude From the bottom of my heart, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to **Sonia Cjazor** and **Bella Mare Kennel** for their trust and for giving us the opportunity to use **Black Panther Bella Mare (Philip)** in our breeding programme. For me, this was not just another breeding, but an important step in the development of **Chocolatin Labs** and a valuable opportunity to bring into our lines the blood of one of the most interesting young males of his generation. I deeply appreciate Sonia’s trust, openness and professionalism. It is through cooperation between responsible breeders from different countries that the breed can continue to develop, while preserving the best bloodlines and producing Labradors who combine beauty, health, correct breed type and wonderful temperament. I truly hope that this cooperation will be only the beginning of a long friendship and many successful projects in the future.

Bonita truly lives up to her name — an “Absolute Beauty.” She has a bright and typical breed type, a refined head, and a charisma that captures attention instantly. Her balanced body, femininity, and noble temperament make her not only a jewel of our kennel but also an important part of our breeding program. Bonita is the perfect combination of elegance and strength, as well as a loving and intelligent female who fills our daily life with joy.