Cross Bay Labradors

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Cross Bay Labradors was founded in 1992. We strive to breed Labradors that not only exemplify Labrador type, but are also devoted companions. Our breeding program is based on the bloodlines from Blondella, Briary and Sandylands. It all began with the purchase of my first Labrador, Otter. Although not able to be shown in conformation, I was able to train him for obedience and field work. We quickly gained our CD title and with the help of my late mentor, Nick Mickelson, soon completed the rest of our JH title and then trained to Senior level until a shoulder injury ended his career. I soon realized that I wanted to show and breed and I started the search for a bitch to begin my line. I purchased a beautiful yellow bitch from Winterset Kennels and began to show and train her in field and obedience. She earned her JH in 4 straight tests as well as a CD. We moved on to Senior, but then at 1 years of age, we noticed she was missing her marks in low light. Unfortunately this was a sign that her eyesight was failing and when she was 2 we brought her to Cornell University. An ERG test confirmed my worst fear. It showed that she had PRA. Those are the words everyone is afraid to hear, and I was devastated. My hopes for breeding her were gone. I had been planning to breed her to a dog from Zane Hill's Kennels. During this time, I was able to get first pick bitch puppy from a litter out of Zane Hill's Sugar Cain (he is bred on the Blondella lines), from Ralph and Kathy Root. Jaysin...

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