The Beginning: I got my first Labrador as a companion.  I soon learned the Labrador was the quintessential  mans best friend and most versatile canine imaginable.  My love and respect for the breed inspired me to volunteer for local clubs, attend educational seminars and compete in AKC conformation, obedience and Hunt Test Events.  More than show dogs or hunting companions my Labradors are a part of my family.

History: I have been raising and competing with Labradors for over 14 years. I have also Judged AKC Conformation Sweepstakes and am the Past President & Vice President of the Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Club.

Membership Affiliations: American Kennel Club, Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Club, Rose City Labrador Retriever Club, Labrador Retriever Club of Great Britain

Hunting Dogs:  Do my dogs retrieve?  The answer is emphatically yes! I breed a gentleman’s hunting dog. I subscribe to the English Labrador standard for retrieving disposition which does not require electronic or force training in order to have a good retriever.  I want a dog that has the natural drive to retrieve all the while being a enjoyable companion.

Devonshire Labradors Today: I have a small hobby kennel located in Portland Oregon in the USA.  I am dedicated to preserving the wonderful English type, temperament and versatility that is the hallmark of the Labrador Retriever.  I compete primarily in the AKC conformation ring along with some AKC obedience and Breed Club working certificate hunt tests.

I have English type Labradors and believe that a Labrador can have it "all", good temperament, good health, beauty and type.  I look at the whole dog. The dogs I own have been cleared of hip & elbow dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals and eyes cleared by a canine Ophthalmologist. It is important that my dogs make wonderful family companions so puppies are raised from birth in the home.  Devonshire dogs have gone as family companions, show dogs, Guide Dogs, Therapy

Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence dogs. There are Devonshire

Champions and show dogs with breeders in the United States, Canada, Germany,

England, Holland, Italy, Spain and Australia.

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Allison Hillius