05/15/2026
Here's a interesting article about recently deceased Mary Howley of Candlewood Kennels. It mentions Lottie as being one of the most legendary black labs ever.
Guess what, clients? Lottie was Stoner's great-great grandmother on both sides of his parents! No wonder he was so amazing and so is our Jimm.
We got lucky when Todd needed a started dog and acquired 19-month-old Stoner (whose owner considered him a field trial washout). Instead of that line of work, he got to come to Wisconsin and do what he was born to do -- fetch birds relentlessly!
We love our labs!
Mary Howley leaves a legacy of excellence in the world of retriever breeding and competition