About us
Welcome to Blackthorn Labradors! We are located just south of Olympia, the capital of Washington—also known as the "Evergreen State." We've been busy over the last 55-plus years exhibiting, obedience trailing, running in hunt tests, duck and upland hunting, breeding, judging all over the world, and just plain loving our Labradors.
I (Barb) am a Charter Member of the Rose City Labrador Retriever Club, a Lifetime Member of Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association, a former President of the Mt. Rainier Labrador Retriever Club, and currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Parent Club (LRC Inc.).
All of our breeding stock today traces back to our legendary Multiple Best in Specialty Show sire, Am/Can CH Monarch's Black Arrogance CD WC. This remarkable sire was the Top Producer for several years running (produce a minimum of five championships per year to gain this Top Producer distinction), a notable sire for our kennel and for many others around the world.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our website, where you meet our dogs and enjoy our beautiful gardens along the way.
~ Barbara and Robert Gilchrist ~
Meet our dogs
Recent news and brags
We're thrilled to share our recent success at the Mt. Rainier Labrador Retriever Club Specialty held on September 13, 2024!
The esteemed breeder-judge Linda Vaughn recognized our dashing Dreamer (Kermodei Blackthrn Sweet Dreams), and beautiful Kokie (CH Blackthorn Mudslide WC).
Dreamer made us proud by earning Reserve Winners Dog!
Kokie earned Best Bred-by-Exhibitor, Winners Bitch, and Best of Winners! She finished her championship title with her 3rd Specialty win! Thank you judge Linda Vaughn for finding her and awarding this honor. We're looking forward to her next step in the whelping box.
Learn more about her upcoming litter.
Dreamer - RWD
Kokie - Best BBE, WB, and BW