Our objective is to breed genetically sound labs that are as pleasing to hunt with as to have in the house. Labbies are meant to be family members. We, of course, take into consideration the American Kennel Club standards for confirmation. However many labs have been made to fit into either the confirmation category or the hunt test category, with neither neither breeder taking into consideration the part of the AKC standard that also states labs are to retrieve and be gun dogs as well as their standard description. I am not a proponent of breeding show stock to hunt stock. This does not solve the dilemma, only
"waters down" each breeders purpose for the breeding. I do believe confirmation persons need to breed dogs that show a desire to hunt, and hunt test persons should pay more attention to the confirmation of the dogs they breed. Temperament to me
is foremost. Who cares how pretty a dog is if it cannot fit into the family, or is not a joy to spend a day afield with as a companion?  Thus the name Happy Tails.

Now, have a look at The Happy Tails Kennel Labradors.

Bogey   Patti   and   Teeter

We hope we have answered any questions you had, but if not, please contact us by phone at the number listed above
or E-Mail us, we would love to hear from you. Again thank for your inquiry and if you choose to purchase a new family member from us....welcome to the family!!!

Melinda Wright and Russ Archer