"GASTON" - Silver Valley Kennels                "KAILANI" - litter of 2005                                   " Litter of 2006 "

Don and Beth Harman are avid Labrador retriever lovers.  They take great pride in all of the dogs they have raised over the years.

Five years ago, Beth began researching the "Silver Labradors".  She spoke to and corresponded with several Silver Labrador breeders.  She finally settled on Silver Valley Kennels as the premier breeder of this special and rare Labrador.  This was decided due to this breeders quality care, breeding ethics and dedication to the silvers.  Don and Beth flew to Michigan where they met with the owners of the kennel and selected their first light silver female puppy. 

At eight weeks of age, the breeders shipped “Kailani” from Michigan to Anchorage, Alaska, and a new family member was warmly welcomed into their home. 

What Don and Beth weren’t prepared for was how often they would be stopped by admirers asking where they could also get a Silver Labrador.  Many people asked them if they were inclined to breed Kai and produce some silver puppies for sale in the local area.  Kai is a fully registered AKC and OFA certified Labrador Retriever.

In 2003, it was decided that if Beth could find a suitable stud for Kai the following year, then they would breed her.  They believe that whelping pups in the springtime or early summer in Alaska is the ideal time, because training in a warmer and drier season is easier on the new owners.   Fortunately, Silver Valley Kennels has moved to Arizona, a little bit closer to Alaska.  They had a couple of studly studs to choose from, and ultimately “Gaston” was chosen for the role.

Gaston is DNA and AKC registered.  He is a ruggedly handsome light Silver Labrador.  Don and Beth flew with Kai to Arizona in February 2005, where it was love at first sight for Kai and Gaston.

They succeeded in achieving their goal to create beautiful and healthy pups that have become the perfect family pets and hunting companions.  A litter of 8 healthy, beautiful light silvers were born April 8, 2005. 

All puppies are raised indoors and are a large part of the Harman household.  They are given lots of love and attention, both individually and as a group.  All these pups are matched up and placed with their new owners after a screening process takes place between Beth and the potential new families.  Making sure that the right pet is integrated into your home for your lifestyle and activities is an important step in making this commitment.  A lot of hard work, patience and dedication in raising a puppy into adulthood is a big commitment, and Beth wants to insure that the puppies that she places go into the best homes. 

In April, Kai made another trip to Arizona to visit Gaston.  Once again Gaston was chosen as the stud.  This decision was made because of Kai and Gaston's success and healthy litter in 2005.

A new litter of eight arrived, June 23, 2006.  This litter was placed with very loving families throughout the State of Alaska.  Once again, families are delighted with the love and attention that went into raising this litter.  They all agree that they have a very remarkable and distinctly intelligent new addition to their family.

We have a new family member that has joined us.   "KILI KALITTA".    A very beautiful chocolate (mahogany brown), silver factored female from Dallas, Texas. Updates and photos will be posted soon.