Welcome to Kelrobin Labrador Retrievers
Where "All-Purpose Labradors" is more than a catchy slogan

A balanced dog has a title on both ends

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope."   Jeremiah 29:11


Kelly

Kelrobin prides itself in breeding "All-Purpose" Labrador Retrievers. This means my Labs are of a more moderate "type" which is at home in the ring or field. We believe that the Labrador should remain a retriever and therefore retain the athleticism that allows the Lab to do what it is bred for......RETRIEVE.  

I enjoy showing in conformation, obedience, agility, retriever field events, also having participated in tracking and therapy work. My dogs have earned numerous titles in these competitions, all owner (or non-professionally) handled. I mostly just enjoy my Labs as pets. 

RobinNamed for my first two home-bred champions, Can. CH. UCDX, Woodhaven Amber Silk, CD, WC, CGC, TDI, Can. CDX, WC (Kelly - left) and her daughter, Can. CH. UCD, Woodhaven Silk-N-Silver, CD, WC, WCX, JH, CGC, Can. CD, WC (Robin - right) I have been showing and breeding Labradors since 1974 under the "Woodhaven" name.

Kelrobin opted for a name change in 2004 so as to not be confused with other "questionable" breeders who have used the Woodhaven name.

Some of these counterfeit "Woodhaven" dogs have been seen at dog events.  After seeing these dogs, I didn't want my dogs/reputation being associated with them, hence the name change. In 2005, I registered my new kennel name with the American Kennel Club.

Kelrobin is located in Michigan.

About Kelrobin and the dogs:



First and foremost, my dogs are family members.  They live in the house as part of my family.  I do not have kennels.  While I know some dogs do ok in kennels, I prefer to have my dogs inside with me.  Yep, dog hair is part of the decor, but what's a few dog hairs between friends?

 

 

 

We aren't house-proud.  If we were, we wouldn't abide the scratches on the door frame, the holes in the screen, the darkened shine of worn spots on the chair.  We would wince at the mottled carpet and fret at the hair clinging to our clothes.

We don't.  If anything, we lovers of dogs are a tolerant lot, finding greater value in the unabashed affection of our friends than in the immaculate sofas.  Shoes can be replaced, but heroic retrievers are timeless.

Without dogs, our houses are cold receptacles for things.  Dogs make a fire warmer with their curled presence.  They wake us, greet us, protect us and ultimately carve a place in our hearts and our history.  On reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. -- Paul Fersen

 

 

"But ask the animals, and they will teach you and they will tell you.  In the Lord's hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."  Job 12:7, 9-10

 

 

~Member of~

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Huron River Labrador Retriever Club (founding/lifetime/charter member)

Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.


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Deceased:  Satin | Jessie | Kelly | Robin | Murphy | Darby | Boomer | Stevie  |  Remy