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
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.
Named
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
Named
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.
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.
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