I started in Labrador Retrievers in 1982 with the acquisition of my first dog, a wonderful yellow male named Pal. He was going to be taken to the animal shelter in the morning because his breeder could not sell his last remaining puppies. My family and I went and rescued those poor pups late at night, a yellow male and a yellow female. We placed the female and decided to keep the male, and the rest, as they say, is history. Pal had a wonderful temperment and was very sound. I trained him in 4-H class and we went on the win many awards. Pal taught me alot about Labradors and I made many wonderful contacts through him. We lost Pal in 1996, but his legacy is going strong here. Truly is his great-granddaughter and exemplifies to me a true Labrador in type and temperament. My breeding philosophy is to strive to breed the highest quality dogs possible and prove the quality of my breeding stock by showing them in AKC conformation shows in an effort to obtain their Championship. All of my breeding stock is OFA certified, free of hip and elbow dysplasia, in addition to having their eyes cleared of genetic defects.

I have always enjoyed the handling and presentation of the showing aspect of the hobby. I've shown and finished a number of champions in several breeds now. I do handle for other people and have developed good friendships with other breeders. One such partnership with my dear friend Lisa Allen of Dalwater Labradors has been very successful for the both of us. I have handled several of her lovely Labradors to many majors, Specialty wins and the pinocle of the partnership has been handling our yellow boy, Dutch, to not only one Best In Specialty Show, but two! I also handled his sister to Winners Bitch and a Judges Award of Merit at the 2010 Labrador Nationals.

I've also become quite known for photographing show dogs as well as capturing the spirit of pet dogs on print. I love photography and feel that my experience as a breeder/handler enables me to capture the best qualities in each dog.

All pet quality puppies or puppies sold as pets are done so on AKC limited registration (offspring not eligible for registration) and on a spay/neuter contract. My puppies all come with a written health warranty.

My motto:


"Quality not quantity, with emphasis on responsibility"


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