Rocky Mountain Labradoodles
Puppy Gracie trying her new booties
I am a small labradoodle breeder that fell in love with the breed and strives to produce quality labradoodle dogs. My goal is to breed only the healthiest parent labradoodles that have exceptional dispositions and conformation according to the Australian Labradoodle breed standard. I believe to attain a quality dog, puppies need to be raised with love, and attention to physical and mental health. At Rocky Mountain Labradoodles the litters are raised inside our home. Each puppy gets an abundance of care, attention, and love.
Dogs have been a part of my family since I can remember. As a young woman, I worked in veterinary clinics and studied animal science at college. Years ago I was confronted with finding a new dog to add to my life. After much research, I was compelled to become involved with the labradoodle breed. I found these dogs to be absolutely amazing. It was also the passion that the breeders and owners had for their dogs which I found contagious. From there I set out to become involved.
I am a registered ALAA breeder. I too, am passionate about my dogs and proud to be a labradoodle breeder.
Karen Elliott
Rocky Mountain Labradoodles
Salida, CO 81201
United States
ph: 719-539-9095
The Girls ready to go home after a romp
Gracie snuggling with Boots
Our “Backyard” the Sawatch Mountain range
‘My goal in life is to be the person as good as my dogs already think I am.’
Just A Dog
From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “That’s a lot of money for a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, time spent, or cost involved for “Just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “Just a dog.” Many hours have passed with my only company being “Just a dog.” Some of my saddest moments were brought about by “Just a dog.” In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “Just a dog” provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it is “Just a dog,” you will probably understand phrases like, “Just a friend,” “Just a sunrise,” or “Just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of “Just a dog,” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
For me and folks like me, it is not “Just a dog.” It is an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday people can understand it is not “Just a dog.” It is the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “Just a man or woman.”
So the next time you hear the phrase “Just a dog,” smile, because they “Just Don’t Understand.”
-Author Unknown
Molly and Layla with me on an evening hike on Monarch Pass
Layla and I at a Salida parade.
Photo courtesy of Debra Bardowicks | Animal Photography
The Girls give birth and raise their puppies in our family room/office extending from the kitchen. I can keep an eye on them during the day and as they grow, they become accustom to everyday sounds and activities in the house.
The goal of Rocky Mountain Labradoodles is to breed exceptional labradoodles to carry on the traits that make this breed so wonderful. Along with this, I offer quality puppies as pets to families like yours.
Adding a labradoodle puppy to your family is a big decision. It is a long term commitment with responsibilities of raising and caring for a life. Finding the right puppy to bring into the family can be a daunting task. Like any breed, there are many breeders with different ethics and varying qualities of labradoodles. I encourage you to look at different breeders, ask questions of them and labradoodle owners to get a feel for the breed. This will help you decide what breeder you can trust and rely on with the kind of labradoodle you are looking for.
