With my first purchase, a yellow male from Sunnybrook Acres and Fran Ippensen, I fell in love with Labrador Retrievers.  Their gentle personality, lively and playful nature, desire to please their master, and beautiful physical characteristics have forever bonded me to this breed. 

Gus, my first Labrador was an awesome boy!  He could retrieve my slippers or a potato from the bin.  He would swim children around the lake by his tail and then have a kink in it for a week.  There have been several well-loved Labradors since Gus, but none have stolen my heart like he has. 

I have been interested in the genetics of the breed for a long time.  My science teacher mind is inquisitive about the defects we fight genetically in the Labrador.  I have focused on this in my breeding program and the certifications I require of my own dogs.  My intent is to breed quality not quantity. 

I have finished two champions in the conformation ring and won major points with one of my favorite girls, Tracy.  At this point in my life, I say, "Been there, done that!"  I strive for show quality conformation in healthy, genetically sound companion dogs.

Stoneridge Labradors typically produces one to two litters per year.  For that reason, potential owners have had to sometimes wait to own one of my puppies. 

It is my goal and desire to breed Labrador Retrievers of sound structure and physical beauty within breed standards with a loving temperament. I have tried to combine the drive and instinct of the "English" type Labrador with the looks and appeal of the American breeding style. My kennel focus is on black and yellow Labrador Retrievers that can hunt, show, sleep by the fire or keep their owner company on an evening walk.