Stud Dogs of High Desert Retrievers
At High Desert Retrievers, our stud dogs represent the best of the breed—intelligent, driven, and proven in the field. Each of our sires are registered Labrador Retrievers with both the UKC and AKC, fully health tested, and selected for exceptional temperament, performance, and pedigree. Whether you're looking to produce the next generation of hunting partners or competitive retrievers, our accomplished studs offer the genetics and consistency to elevate your breeding program.
Meet Our Studs
yotie
High Desert’s Top Grade Coyote
Yotie is a handsome, tall, lean-framed, 80lb, yellow male Labrador Retriever. He is extremely fluid, mentally well balanced, and trainable. Yotie’s natural talent and desire, combined with an overall poised demeanor, have made him highly successful in retriever events.
Yotie’s current qualifications include:
4x Grand Hunting Retriever Champion (4xGRHRCH) HRC Hall Of Fame
Master National Hunter (MNH) AKC Hall Of Fame
Qualified All Age (QAA)
Three consecutive Grand and Master National passes
Yotie’s consistency speaks for itself. He went 100% in both HRC Finished and AKC Master hunt tests to earn his HRCH and MH titles - passing 7/7 Finished tests and 6/6 Master tests respectively as well as passing his first HRC Grand as a two-year-old.
Additionally, Yotie placed 2nd in a 28 dog AKC Qualifying Field Trial to earn his QAA title one week prior to earning his MH title.
Most recently, Yotie passed three consecutive HRC Grands (Fall ‘24, Spring ‘25, Fall ‘25) making him a 4xGRHRCH and additionally, passed three consecutive AKC Master Nationals (2023, 2024, 2025).
Finally, Yotie is simply an outstanding hunting and house companion - a dog that is emotionally intelligent and truly enjoyable to be around every day.
Elite caliber chocolate Labradors are a rare find and Tucker is an absolute gem! His resume checks every qualifying box as a desirable stud dog including pedigree, performance, physique, and temperament. Weighing in at 70lbs, Tucker is a powerfully athletic, fast yet agile, beast of a retriever who has the looks to match his performance.
Tucker’s current qualifications include:
3x Grand Hunting Retriever Champion (3xGRHRCH)
Three consecutive Grand passes (Fall ’24, Spring ’25, Fall ’25)
Master National Retriever – MNR (Passing 2023 & 2025)
15/16 in HRC Finished
16/17 in AKC Master
Tucker’s performance speaks loud and clear having passed: 15/16 Finished and 16/17 Master tests respectively as well as three consecutive HRC Grands (Fall ’24, Spring ’25, Fall ’25) and two Master Nationals (2023 & 2025) in his career.
Tucker’s strong work continues into the winter months as he has retrieved hundreds of ducks and geese during waterfowl seasons to date. Considering his excellent performance, strong pedigree, balanced physique, and wonderful temperament in the field and household, Tucker is truly the complete package. We’re proud to call Tucker part of the High Desert Retrievers family as he is truly one of the finest dog’s we’ve ever trained!
Kennedy’s Big Bass Splash
Tucker
For more specific details, please contact trainer Bill Schaefer with HD Retrievers. (970) 201-0355

