Labradors of the Valley

10/03/2026

I thought a Queen size bed would have room for everyone. The Valley Labs have since informed me that “everyone” does not include me. I’m allowed one corner, provided I don’t disturb their sleep. I am not the Queen of my queen size bed.

09/30/2026

On Sunday, I had to give my co-dependent wookie, also known as Banks, some leashed visitation time since his love language for me is mauling. I am recovering from surgery I had a week ago and he was loosing his mind that my smell says I am in the house but he couldn’t get to me.

When he finally got to see me yesterday he sniffed out my incision sites immediately and since then has not mauled me once, almost like he knows.

09/30/2026

We are pleased to introduce The Valley’s Yukon Gold Standard
Call name: Yukon

Yukon is 11 weeks today and just the chillest boy. Our youngest daughter will be venturing into the show ring with him in the next few months.

09/05/2026

08/28/2026

How am I supposed to get anything done with this cuteness at my feet?

08/28/2026

I mentioned previously that our daughter was thinking of getting in the show ring with these two gremlins. Both their parents were show dogs before we imported them. However, showing is a huge undertaking and it’s been a very long time for us.

A long time (like decades) breeder who has produced over 100 Ch and Grand Ch plus dozens more gold, silver, bronze, etc. has always offered anyone a free assessment of their pups for show quality. So our daughter decided to send over the requested pictures of each as well as Cane and Canada’s pedigrees to see if puppies had potential.

Their reply:
“Exceptional pedigree. You can imagine the hundreds of 'pet' type pedigrees people send me from puppies they have purchased from backyard breeders. So, it excites me to see and I am very happy that you have the depth of quality, correct-breed type dogs to work with. I see the yellow Lab with better overall balance from tip of muzzle to tip of tail. Reach and arch of neck, topline to croup and tail set seem to be very impressive. I would like to see additional side profiles of the black Lab, When you stand in front of the dog, make sure that the muzzle is level and parallel to the ground and not pointing upwards looking at you. This breaks the arch and rise neck and causes a 'Ewe' neck affect with the withers at the topline. If you want, also send me a video of each dog moving away and coming back to you and also while in the side gait. If both have correct movement, both should be very competitive at AKC conformation events.” We are so thankful to have a trusted person to import our dogs from. Much, much love Medley Labs Svitlana Boltian

Of course, boy yellow is a stud like his daddy. More things to ponder but meanwhile here’s some cuteness for your feed.

08/20/2026

5 weeks old yesterday and 10 pounds each….holy hell these two are bricks. Mama has informed them she is done feeding them and they refuse to comply.

08/12/2026

Canada is working on her second career…dog lingerie model.🤦🏻‍♀️

08/12/2026

It’s hard work learning to be cute…and ferocious.

08/10/2026

Had a beautiful weekend in the valley…the gremlin duo spends 30 minutes supervised twice a day on the puppy yard to continue to build their leg muscles. They seem to enjoy it.

Banks and Ucla contributed to the Home Depot of bird nest materials.

Our granddaughter loved on the puppies, who were thrilled…for the most part.

And our youngest daughter is considering getting back into the dg show ring. 😬

Here’s some highlights…