Lincoln Creek Valley Labradors


Dedicated to Labrador Retrievers since 2007 with focus on soundness, health, and versatility

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Dedicated to Labrador Retrievers since 2007 with focus on soundness, health, and versatility

LINCOLN CREEK VALLEY LABRADORS

Welcome to Lincoln Creek Valley Labradors!  We are a small hobby kennel on a large farm in the Pacific Northwest near Rochester Washington. I have been training and handling dogs, my own and for others, in the AKC conformation ring, and at AKC retriever hunt tests since 1992. The Whippet was my first breed. I owner-handled several to their championship titles. In 2004, I ventured over to a new breed, the Labrador Retriever. Love this loyal and versatile breed! Bella, my first Labrador from Himoon Labradors is where my journey began. In 2007, Bella's litter with Buoy (CH Blackthorn Floats My Boat) produced two females, Annie and Molly that became the foundation of my kennel. Since then, I bred Labradors that are not only successful in the ring and field but as therapy dogs. For 12 years, I did volunteer work through the Delta Society with my dogs. I visited the pediatric ward and ER at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia brightening patients' days with a bit of doggy love.

My kennel produces healthy Labradors true to the breed standard. All-around dogs with soundness—in both structure and temperament to be the spirited hunting partner and lovable family companion.

Enjoy your visit as you get to know my dogs here at the farm ~ Cathy Hakola

LINCOLN CREEK VALLEY LABRADORS

Welcome to Lincoln Creek Valley Labradors!  We are a small hobby kennel on a large farm in the Pacific Northwest, near Rochester Washington.  I have been training and handling dogs, my own and for others, in the AKC conformation ring and field trials since 1992.  The Whippet was my first breed, and I owned and handled several in the show ring. In 2004, I migrated over to a new breed, the Labrador Retriever.  Love this loyal and versatile breed! Bella, my first Labrador from Himoon Labradors.... In 2007, Bella's litter with Buoy (CH Blackthorn Floats My Boat) produced two females, Annie and Molly that become the foundation of my kennel. Since then, I have bred Labradors successful in the ring as well as the field. My dogs have also served as therapy dogs. For many years, I visited the local hospitals, pediatric ward, brightening the children's day with a bit of love from my dogs. I am extremely grateful to my mentors that guided me along the way—my thanks to Lucy of Himoon Labradors and  Barb of Blackthorn Labradors. It's been a wonderful journey with a wonderful breed. 

Hope you enjoy your visit here while you get to know my dogs ~ Cathy Hakola

LINCOLN CREEK VALLEY LABRADORS

Welcome to Lincoln Creek Valley Labradors!  We are a small hobby kennel on a large farm in the Pacific Northwest, near Rochester Washington.  I have been training and handling dogs, my own and for others, in the AKC conformation ring and field trials since 1992.  The Whippet was my first breed, and I owned and handled several in the show ring. In 2004, I migrated over to a new breed, the Labrador Retriever.  Love this loyal and versatile breed! Bella, my first Labrador from Himoon Labradors.... In 2007, Bella's litter with Buoy (CH Blackthorn Floats My Boat) produced two females, Annie and Molly that become the foundation of my kennel. Since then, I have bred Labradors successful in the ring as well as the field. My dogs have also served as therapy dogs. For many years, I visited the local hospitals, pediatric ward, brightening the children's day with a bit of love from my dogs. I am extremely grateful to my mentors that guided me along the way—my thanks to Lucy of Himoon Labradors and  Barb of Blackthorn Labradors. It's been a wonderful journey with a wonderful breed. 

Hope you enjoy your visit here while you get to know my dogs ~ Cathy Hakola

LINCOLN CREEK VALLEY LABRADORS

Welcome to Lincoln Creek Valley Labradors!  We are a small hobby kennel on a large farm in the Pacific Northwest, near Rochester Washington.  I have been training and handling dogs, my own and for others, in the AKC conformation ring and field trials since 1992.  The Whippet was my first breed, and I owned and handled several in the show ring. In 2004, I migrated over to a new breed, the Labrador Retriever.  Love this loyal and versatile breed! Bella, my first Labrador from Himoon Labradors.... In 2007, Bella's litter with Buoy (CH Blackthorn Floats My Boat) produced two females, Annie and Molly that become the foundation of my kennel. Since then, I have bred Labradors successful in the ring as well as the field. My dogs have also served as therapy dogs. For many years, I visited the local hospitals, pediatric ward, brightening the children's day with a bit of love from my dogs. I am extremely grateful to my mentors that guided me along the way—my thanks to Lucy of Himoon Labradors and  Barb of Blackthorn Labradors. It's been a wonderful journey with a wonderful breed. 

Hope you enjoy your visit here while you get to know my dogs ~ Cathy Hakola

About Us

Welcome to Lincoln Creek Valley Labradors! We are a small hobby kennel on a large farm in the Pacific Northwest near Rochester Washington. I have been training and handling dogs, my own and for others, in the AKC conformation ring, and at AKC retriever hunt tests since 1992. The Whippet was my first breed. I owner-handled several to their championship titles. In 2004, I ventured over to a new breed, the Labrador Retriever. Love this loyal and versatile breed! Bella, my first Labrador from Himoon Labradors is where my journey began. In 2007, Bella's litter with Buoy (CH Blackthorn Floats My Boat) produced two females, Annie and Molly that became the foundation of my kennel. Since then, I bred Labradors that are not only successful in the ring and field, but as therapy dogs. For 12 years, I did volunteer work through the Delta Society with my dogs. I visited the pediatric ward and ER at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia brightening patients' days with a bit of doggy love.

My kennel produces healthy Labradors true to the breed standard. All-around dogs with soundness—in both structure and temperament to be the spirited hunting partner and lovable family companion. 

Enjoy your visit as you get to know my dogs here at the farm ~ Cathy Hakola

See what I've been up to!

I've been busy in the conformation ring and the field. 

WHAT A WONDERFUL START TO THE NEW YEAR!
  • Hailey (CH Somersun Classic Knock Off WC) strutted her stuff! Katie Somers and I were ecstatic with the results!
    • Best of Opposite at the 2024 Rose City LRC Winter Specialty under the distinguished breeder judge Vonnie Russell, January 19.
    • Select Bitch at the Tualatin KC show under judge Michael Faulkner, January 21, 2024.
      I've been busy in the conformation ring and the field. 

      WHAT A WONDERFUL START TO THE NEW YEAR!
      • Hailey (CH Somersun Classic Knock Off WC) strutted her stuff!  Katie Somers and I were ecstatic with the results!
        • Best of Opposite at the 2024 Rose City LRC Winter Specialty under the distinguished breeder judge Vonnie Russell, January 19.
        • Select Bitch at the Tualatin KC show under judge Michael Faulkner, January 21, 2024.
      • Super proud of my baby's, Angel (Lincoln Creek Valley I Believe) recent wins. 
        • Best Puppy plus Winners Bitch and Best of Winners under breeder judge Vonnie Russell at the 2024 Rose City LRC Winter Specialty, January 19! Can you believe it—Angel is just 9 months old! 
        • Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes under judge Chris Dotson at the 2024 Puget Sound LRA supported entry, Western WA Winter Cluster, January 13.
        • Best in Sweepstakes under judge Kim Dotson at 2023 Puget Sound LRA supported entry, Wenatchee show. 
      • Trooper (Lincoln Creek Valley Super Trooper WC) shined in the show ring too. 
        • At the 2024 Rose City LRC Winter Specialty, Trooper won his Bred-by class and was pulled for consideration for Winners Dog under breeder judge Vonnie Russell which was quite an honor!
      Last Year's News....
      • Youngster Trooper (Lincoln Creek Valley Super Trooper WC) continues to make me proud! 
        • At the Regional LRC National Specialty, October 4, 2023, Trooper took Reserve Winners Dog under judge Linda Bednarski!
        • Trooper has also had success in the field, completing three Working Certificate tests in 2023. Next year, this boy will be working towards his Junior Hunt title.
      • NEW CHAMPION—Hailey (Somersun Classic Knock Off WC) won Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Mt. Rainier LRC Specialty, October 2, 2023. This beautiful girl, co-owned with Katie Somer, earned her AKC champion title.
      • At February's Central California Labrador Retriever Club Specialties, Zeke (CH Lincoln Creek Valley Two Sweet JH), Hailey, and our youngster, Trooper came out to play in the show ring.  
        • Super thrilled! Zeke was awarded Select Dog and JAM! 
        • Our 10-month-old Trooper (Zeke X Dolly) won first place in all three of his regular classes. He topped that off with Best in Sweeps.
        • Sweet Hailey, who's co-owned with Katie Sommers won Reserve Winners Bitch, then at the following All-Breed show, she won Winners Bitch and Best of Winners. 
      • Pleased to announce that Zeke (CH Lincoln Creek Valley Two Sweet JH) is a new AKC champion (pending AKC approval) out of the Bred-by-Exhibitor class! Zeke finished his title at the Vancouver KC show, on October 29, 2022. Zeke took Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Owner-Handled Best of Breed!  
      • Hooray! At September's Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers Association show, Candy (CH Lincoln Creek Valley Super Sweet JH) earns Winners Bitch, a major. This completed her AKC championship title, all points from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class. Candy went on to take Best of Breed over specials. So proud of my sweet girl! 
      • Proud to announce that Zeke (Lincoln Creek Valley Two Sweet JH) won points at April's Elma show! He's closing in on this AKC championship title.  For more about my handsome boy, Zeke.
      • Super proud of my baby's, Angel (Lincoln Creek Valley I Believe) recent wins.
        • Best Puppy plus Winners Bitch and Best of Winners under breeder judge Vonnie Russell at the  2024 Rose City LRC Winter Specialty, January 19! Can you believe it—Angel is just 9 months old! 
        • Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes under judge Chris Dotson at the 2024 Puget Sound LRA supported entry, Western WA Winter Cluster, January 13.
        • Best in Sweepstakes under judge Kim Dotson at 2023 Puget Sound LRA supported entry, Wenatchee show. 
      • Trooper (Lincoln Creek Valley Super Trooper WC) shined in the show ring too. 
        • At the 2024 Rose City LRC Winter Specialty, Trooper won his Bred-by class and was pulled for consideration for Winners Dog under breeder judge Vonnie Russell which was quite an honor!

        Last Year's News...


        • Youngster Trooper (Lincoln Creek Valley Super Trooper WC) continues to make me proud! At the Regional LRC National Specialty, October 4, 2023, Trooper took Reserve Winners Dog under judge Linda Bednarski! 
        • Trooper has also had success in the field, completing three Working Certificate tests. Next year, this boy will be working towards his Junior Hunt title.


        • NEW CHAMPION—Hailey (Somersun Classic Knock Off WC) won Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Mt. Rainier LRC Specialty, October 2, 2023. This beautiful girl, co-owned with Katie Somer, earned her AKC champion title.


        • At February's Central California Labrador Retriever Club Specialties, Zeke (CH Lincoln Creek Valley Two Sweet JH), Hailey, and our youngster, Trooper came out to play in the show ring. 
        • Super thrilled! Zeke was awarded Select Dog and JAM! 
        • Our 10-month-old Trooper (Zeke X Dolly) won first place in all three of his regular classes. He topped that off with Best in Sweeps.
        • Sweet Hailey, who's co-owned with Katie Sommers won Reserve Winners Bitch, then at the following All-Breed show, she won Winners Bitch and Best of Winners. 


        • Pleased to announce that Zeke (CH Lincoln Creek Valley Two Sweet JH) is a new AKC champion (pending AKC approval) out of the Bred-by-Exhibitor class! Zeke finished his title at the Vancouver KC show, on October 29, 2022. Zeke took Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Owner-Handled Best of Breed! 



        • Hooray! At September's Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers Association show, Candy (CH Lincoln Creek Valley Super Sweet JH) earns Winners Bitch, a major. This completed her AKC championship title, all points from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class. Candy went on to take Best of Breed over specials. So proud of my sweet girl! 





        As a long-time member of two local clubs, Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association (Washington) and Rose City Labrador Retriever Club (Oregon),  and a member of the newly formed Mt. Rainier Labrador Retriever Club (Washington), I'm involved with volunteer work that fulfills my passion for this breed.  I'm currently the president of the Rose City Labrador Retriever Club as well as chair of the Working Certificate and co-chair of the 2024 Summer Specialty committees.

        As a long-time member of two local clubs, Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association (Washington) and Rose City Labrador Retriever Club (Oregon),  and a member of the newly formed Mt. Rainier Labrador Retriever Club (Washington), I'm involved with volunteer work that fulfills my passion for this breed.  I'm currently the president of the Rose City Labrador Retriever Club as well as chair of the Working Certificate and co-chair of the 2024 Summer Specialty committees.

        Photography is another interest of mine. In the gallery among the dogs, I sprinkled a few of my favorite shots of landscapes and country settings that captured my eye. Take a peek!


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