Shadowland Kennels Obedience Classes & Boarding

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Shadowmyst Labradors

Home of BISS CH. Chelons Mac The Knight JH, CD, WC, CGC

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Lyric finishes her Junior Hunter Title! 4 for 4!
Zeppelin gets 2 more Junior Hunter legs!

Ace earns his first Hunter Leg!
Zeppelin earns her first Started Leg And her first Junior Hunter Leg!
Lyric earns her first two Junior Hunter legs!

Shadowmyst Labrador Retrievers is located in southeast Iowa. Breeders of Champion, obedience, agility and hunt titled labradors. Our lab puppies are bred for sound, sweet temperaments, sound bodies, intelligence and type. We train, show and work our own dogs.
Our goal is a multi-purpose labrador that is sound in mind and body.

We feed, sell and recommend CANINE CAVIAR Dog Food.

We are a small hobby kennel that started out in 1991. We own and operate our own Licensed Boarding Kennel and teach obedience, agility and hunt training classes locally under the name of Shadowland Kennels Obedience Classes and Boarding. We are members of the Des Moines Obedience Training Club (DMOTC), Mahaska County Humane Society, The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., SRHRA & NAHRA.
Dedicated to the multi-purpose Labrador Retriever, we strive to produce dogs sound in body and mind. Our goal is to to maintain genetic soundness, temperament, working ability and intelligence while producing labradors that meet the standard for the breed. We feel strongly about doing our part in the ongoing struggle with pet overpopulation. We sell companion puppies on limited registration and a spay/neuter contract. Our responsibility is lifelong and we will take a dog back at any age if the owners are ever unable to keep the dog. We like to stay in contact with our puppy buyers and watch our puppies grow and learn in their new homes.
If you have an interest in breeding or would be interested in co-owning a puppy, at a reduced cost, that would stay a potential part of our breeding program with terms that are agreeable to both parties, please let us know. We are particularly interested in homes that may be interested in hunt tests or showing with their dogs.
Our breeding dogs are OFA clear on hips and elbows and CERF clear on eyes. Each of our dogs are worked in some arena of performance including hunting, obedience, agility, tracking and therapy work. If you are interested in getting a purebred puppy and want to learn more about why these things are important, read "Buying a Purebred Puppy".
We have had the unfortunate opportunity to learn about the ramifications of Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) first hand. While this has been a difficult learning experience, it has allowed us to gain some knowledge about CHD and we would like to share it with you. It has also made us very aware that, as breeders, we must do our best to prevent Hip Dysplasia from occuring. If you would like to learn more about Hip Dysplasia read my article, The Truth About Hip Dysplasia.
You can also read our story about Cody, who had a total hip replacement in January of 1999. From there, you can check out the actual x-rays (this page takes a while to load) of Cody's hips before and after the surgery.
Screening for CHD is only a small part of the dedication we have to striving toward a sound dog. While they are living creatures and we can't prevent all problems from occuring, we sincerely do our best to not pass on genetic problems to future generations.

We occasionally have young adults or older puppies available.
Please email us if you are interested in an older puppy or adult lab.

If you are interested in an older puppy or young adult that may become available, or if you are interested in co-ownership, you may fill out a questionniare that we can keep on file in case something becomes available.

We currently have a young adult female rescue available. Excellent, laid back, sweet temperament.
Please contact Julie for more information.

We also sometimes know of other rescue labs in need of homes.

Fall 2010

Lyric and Calypso puppies are here! Lyric had 3 yellow pups on 10-7-10.

Day two

Calypso

Owned by Cindy Tripp and Pat Kroll. Calypso took the 2nd JAM at the Winnebago Specialty.

This litter is spoken for.

An early Spring litter 2011 is being planned.

Indigo will be bred to Briarwood's Eye On The Prize (Rocky) for a litter ready around March.

WD/Best Of Winners Both Days at the St.Louis Specialty
AND Best In Sweeps Saturday-Best Opposite in Sweeps Sunday

Owned by Paul and Stacey Sellers~ Briarwood This will be an all black litter.

Please contact us by email if you are interested in a puppy.

We are happy to talk to you by phone after we have emailed you some information that will answer some of your questions.

At 5-6 weeks, we begin teaching a 'Sit' & 'wait' command before feeding. Promise's puppies are 7 weeks in this photo and have the command down solid.....except for one sit. : -)

Here they are after their 'release' command, "OKAY!"

If you are looking for Iowa or Midwest labrador breeders we can refer you to several other responsible breeders if we don't have puppies at the time. Remember that good breeders often have lists of buyers before the litter is on the ground, so it is a good idea to do your research and planning ahead of time so that you get on a list early. Click on the link above for other breeders near you.

Or Check the links at the bottom of this page

SR Broadway's Midnite Shadow CDX, JH, WC, CGC

:About our Puppies
If we do not have what you are looking for, we are happy to refer you to other responsible breeders.
Canine Hip Dysplasia Article

Before you Buy!
"Buying a Purebred Puppy". Great information about what you need to know.

AKC Breed Clubs
Fireside Labradors- A breeder in WI who has lines from our Mac
Wiscoy Labrador Kennel Links-
NAHRA- North American Hunting Retriever Association
Working Retriever Central -for the hunting enthusiast.
LRC- The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., Parent Club for the AKC

Lab-Med- Originated on the Web, this is a very worthy organization that funds medical assistance for rescue labs in need.
Stephen's Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa
Iowa Rescue League- Animal Rescue in Des Moines, Iowa.

Labrador Retriever Information...Some of my favorite resources
Lab Faqs Start Here! An oldie, but a goodie. Quite comprehensive.
Wingnwave Labradors- Extremely comprehensive site with many medical and health related topics.

Labrador Quarterly-Hoflin's Excellent Labrador Magazine-If you want to learn about the lab fancy, start here!
Julie Brown Directory-The Who's Who annual directory of Labs in the showring.
ILD-International Labrador Digest, published 4 times a year, a great resource! Similar to the LQ.
Woodhaven Labradors- Good articles on Labs.
Coat Color Inheritance of Labrador Retrievers by Dian Welle, a complete chart including inheritance of pigment.

General Dog Information...
Dog Owners Guide -Head to Toe information about dogs.
Cesar Milan's Dog Psychology Center- Dog Psychology made easy by Cesar.
Pupstart in Des Moines If you are having problems beyond normal obedience or manners, Dana is the person to call.
APDT-Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Info Dog-Show information and much more.
Onofrio Dog Shows -Upcoming area shows and results
AKC-American Kennel Club
OFA-The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals-This site has a searchable database for hip and elbow clearances.
CERF- Canine Eye Registration Foundation
CANINE CAVIAR Pet Foods -The best food on the market today. We feed and recommend CANINE CAVIAR.