Karemy Kennels (Karemy Labradors)

Q. & A. with Kathy

• Why did you start breeding?

  I brought Abby our foundation dog home we had so much fun training, competing in IABCA shows, hunt tests and Therapy Dog International volunteering with her! She was a fantastic family dog and I spent more hours with her than any dog since. When it was time, I bred her to a proven stud who was a Jr hunter and Canadian show champion. From that litter, we kept Daisy and then the following Christmas Jeremy purchased a fox red puppy named Rosie from my friend and mentor Bob Morris of Cougar Mountain Labradors. ​

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• What makes your program special?

  My moto is "It's a family thing because at Karemy we care!" I maintain a private Facebook group of hundreds of my puppy's families over the 25 years of working with Labrador Retrievers. We host a yearly family reunion & calendar contest each fall. I try to stay in touch with as many families as possible and encourage all prospective families to make a visit to our home to meet us and our dogs. What Does It Mean to Adopt a Puppy from an AKC Breeder of Merit and an AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Breeder? Choosing a puppy from Karemy Kennels means working with a breeder who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the health, temperament, quality, and well-being of purebred Labrador Retrievers. An AKC Breeder of Merit has met high standards established by the American Kennel Club. This recognition reflects years of involvement with AKC dogs and events, success in producing dogs that have earned AKC titles, completion of recommended health testing on breeding dogs, and a commitment to preserving the qualities that make the Labrador Retriever so special. As an AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder, we make an ongoing commitment to: Health: Completing recommended health screenings on our breeding dogs. Education: Continuing to learn about canine health, genetics, care, training, and responsible breeding practices. Accountability: Following AKC care standards and providing documentation when requested. Responsibility: Accepting responsibility for the health and well-being of the puppies we produce. Tradition: Preserving the Labrador Retriever’s correct appearance, temperament, intelligence, and natural abilities. These recognitions do not mean that any breeder can guarantee that a puppy will never experience a health or behavioral concern. They do mean that the breeder has taken meaningful steps to make thoughtful breeding decisions, complete recommended testing, continue their education, and provide puppies with a responsible beginning. When you welcome a Karemy puppy into your family, you are not simply choosing a puppy—you are beginning a relationship with an experienced breeder who cares deeply about where each puppy goes and is committed to helping families prepare for a lifetime with their new companion.

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• What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

  Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

• Where do your breeding dogs live?

  They live in my home and a kennel on my property.