I started my kennel in 2012 with my first show dog, Mountain Meadows All I Do Is Wynn. Wynn was an incredible dog, but unfortunately she never produced a litter. That experience taught me one of the hardest lessons in breeding. Sometimes you can pour your heart into a dog and still not be able to continue that bloodline. It was heartbreaking, but it also made me appreciate every dog that has come after her.
My next foundation dog was Mountain Meadows Little Razz, and what a fun dog he was to show. Razz made the cut at the prestigious Potomac Specialty, the largest Labrador Retriever specialty show in the world. Although he came very close to earning his American Championship, he went on to earn his Canadian Championship. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to breed, raise, and finish my own homebred champions, which has been one of my proudest accomplishments.
Over the years I have completely fallen in love with the Labrador Retriever. I consider myself a preservation breeder, which means my goal is not to change the breed but to preserve it. There have been many trends that have come and gone over the years, whether it’s unusual colors, oversized dogs, or other fads. My goal has always been to breed Labradors that are as close to the breed standard as possible. I want dogs with predictable temperaments, excellent health, sound structure, and the classic Labrador look that made me fall in love with the breed in the first place.
Many of my dogs grow up to be wonderful family companions, but others have gone on to become police K-9s, seizure alert dogs, search and rescue dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, scent work dogs, shed hunters, and duck hunting companions. I may be a little biased, but I truly believe Labrador Retrievers should be able to do just about anything, and I love seeing my puppies succeed in so many different homes.
My goal has always been to produce the very best Labradors I can. One of my favorite compliments is when someone tells one of my puppy owners they stopped to ask where they got such a beautiful dog. There is no better feeling than knowing a puppy I bred has become such a loved member of someone’s family.
When I’m not raising puppies, you’ll usually find me spending time with my children, helping run our family restaurant, or planning our next trip. Life is busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
