I grew up with many animals.  We had chickens, guinea pigs, mice, fish, frogs, birds, horses and dogs.  We had big dogs, small dogs, mixed breeds and purebreds.  All I can remember is that the companionship of a dog was a big part of my growing up. Stonewall Labradors was started in 1994 when as an adult I purchased my first Labrador, Mellie. I didn’t know much about Labs back then, I knew they were wonderful family dogs and had bountiful personalities. Mellie did a great job at teaching me what I wanted in a lab (and what I didn’t want!). Through her I was introduced to Competitive Obedience and Hunt Tests; both of which got me hooked into the sport of pure-bred dogs.  I met some wonderful people from the LRC Southern California who took me under their wing.

Since then, in my journey, I have been fortunate enough to have had some wonderful Labradors be part of my life and family.   I compete in Conformation, Obedience and Hunt Tests with my dogs.  I am in awe of the innate versatility of the Labrador Retriever breed.  Check out our boy Buzz, CH Hunterleigh Tabatha Headline JH, CDX.  Buzz is a wonderful example of the breed and has excelled in all areas of competition throughout his career.  Buzz finished his Championship quickly with some notable wins. In 2006 Buzz completed 3 titles, CH- Champion of Record (Conformation/Breed), JH -Junior Hunter (Hunt Tests) and CD – Companion Dog (Obedience). He also earned the LRCSC All -around Labrador Retriever Award in 2006.  He is my second dog to do so.  He also was Best Hunting Retriever at the 2010 National show and also brought home a JAM.  He was also a winner of the   dogs of all reasons award. What an honor it is to own and train another versatile example of the Labrador Breed.

A few years later  Gabby joined our home.  Gabby too has racked up the points and finished her Championship quickly and in style.  In her last 3 shows she went WB, BOS (Major), WB, BOS (Major) and the next day as a Champion she was BOS at the Papago Labrador Retriever Club Specialty.  What a fantastic finish!  Thank you to Jane Wewer, Hunterleigh Labradors for trusting me with puppies from your wonderful line.  Gabby has tested her skills in the whelping box and has given us some high hopes in her daughters Sparkle and Lexi

First and foremost, our dogs are part of our family and have full access to the house and yard.  All my dogs have working titles and represent the breed standard.  I am an AKC approved Judge for Retriever Hunt Tests, board member and past treasurer for the LRC Southern California and a founding board member for the So. California Lab Rescue.  I am also a member of High Desert LRC, San Diego LRC and LRC Inc.  I hope you enjoy my dogs, I sure do!  Please see my links page to find out more about Labradors!