Greetings!! Allow us to introduce ourselves and some of our canine friends both past and present. In 1970, Barb purchased her first Lab from Whiskey Creek Kennel. She was a granddaughter of NRFC'68-NARFC'67'67&'68 Super Chief, a very well known field dog. Next came another from Whiskey Creek, a daughter of FC-AFC Franklin's Tall Timber. Both were marvelous retrievers and fun to work with but not exactly the type I was looking for. Around the late 70's, we became introduced to show lines that were both beautiful and functional. Since the beginning, by our own choice, we have remained a small kennel that has been slowly but methodically working towards our goals. It is important to us, that we produce "dogs for all reasons" that could be either a competitive show dog, a gentleman's hunting dog, therapy or assistance dogs, a possible obedience competitor, or a great family member. We are also proud of successes with some of our pups in Search and Rescue and Assistance dogs.

In our present day labbies, we are looking for good temperament, natural hunting ability, soundness, intelligence for trainability, and breed type for show competition. Large heads with a kind, pleasing, intelligent expression, plenty of bone, correct double coat, and otter tail are also foremost in our minds when we are studying for a breeding.  "Brandy" a daughter of the wonderful Ch. Dickendall's Ruffy WC, SH and mother of our very special "Shadow" was the foundation for our present line. Ever striving for that ideal of the Multi purpose Labrador, we also seriously consider the working ability of the sire and dam as well as the working history behind both of them. To help us accomplish our goals, Barb is a member of the National Labrador Retriever Club and was also for several years, a member of the Central Ohio Labrador Retriever Club.

In 1991 we moved to our present home which has 7 lovely acres with a natural stream for beginning training. We are constantly working on improving the landscape for the dogs, training, and wildlife. So far we have planted over 1200 trees for windbreaks, riparian buffers, and wildlife. Walks through these areas provide education for the youngsters who are developing the use of their keen natural instincts. Young dogs love investigating the wonderful smells and traces of wildlife such as deer, rabbits, pheasants, cranes, ducks, geese, and hawks that venture through our property. This ground and the creek have just enough cover to begin the training process and to provide positive early learning experiences. As soon as weather permits, puppies have a wonderful time swimming and playing around the training ponds and the creek where they first learn to retrieve from the water. These outings are always great fun for everyone involved and they prepare the pups for further exploration in other places.

Our kennel will always remain small and we believe it is our duty, as with any responsible breeder, to strive for quality to help guard the welfare of the Labrador. We normally only have litters no more than  once or twice a year if that, so that we are better able to give them individual attention. Our pups are born in the house. After weaning they have their own special play pen full of toys and obstacles for learning. They receive lots of tender loving care & socialization.

All individuals used for breeding are OFA certified and/or Penn hipped for more breeding information. Many years ago, before it was the popular thing to do, we began doing elbows. This gives us a long history of information on that as well.

ACVO/or CERF cleared yearly from Ohio State University Opthalmology Dept or another recognized ACVO delegate. Also we are striving to have all individuals used for breeding to be Optigen, Thyroid, and Cardiac tested as well..