Crosstickle Labradors and Cavaliers

Welcome to Crosstickle.
We are located in the beautiful 1000 islands Canada.

I am a Retired Social Worker and also a graduate of the Veterinary Assistant program at St. Lawrence College Kingston Ontario. I have taken interest courses and continue to learn things such as animal behavior and attend seminars when available to learn all I can about canine health issues, behavior, and obedience training. We are proud members of the Thousand Island Kennel Club and take part in their many activities. I provide Pet Therapy within my community through St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. Providing comfort to those in need is very rewarding.

The historical Labrador was bred originally bred to be a friendly companion who also was able to work with Fishermen hauling and retrieving nets and fish from the cold waters.
Labradors of today are as friendly and hardworking as their relatives. We breed a versatile Labrador who can used for hunting, a conformation /obedience show competitor, service/therapy dogs, search and rescue and family companions.
It really warms my heart to share with families and to see children grow up with our puppies. I grew up with a Labrador an have many warm memories of him.
Pictured here is Crosstickle's Blue Line Boy "Blue" and his boys Kian and Gavin who cherish him.

"Are Labradors diggers?" Just ask Miss Piper! Her Dad built her her own digging box! Piper is cherished by Laura Patrick and family.

If you have been searching for a small affectionate sporty breed a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel may be for you.

"Crosstickle puppies are really smart too!" Says Miss Heather Dawn. Cherished by Sarah who has adopted two puppies from us!

My hometown is Lewisporte Newfoundland. As a child, I spent many summers visiting my Grandparents on Bell Island Newfoundland. I have fond memories with them that I will cherish forever. To get to Bell Island you had to cross over on a ferry from Portugal Cove. The water way is called a “tickle” which means a narrow salt-water strait often difficult or treacherous to navigate because of the tides. The Bell Island Tickle was often impossible to go through because of ice in the spring.

My desire to protect the breeds is compared to “crossing the tickle”. I will do all I can do for my dogs no matter the obstacles.

When I think of the Labrador, I think of my home where these seadogs were first originated. I am dedicated to the preservation of the breed. My hope to breed the versatile Labrador, that could be of a sound temperament, and healthy.

Our Labradors and Cavaliers are first our family members and live in the house. At Crosstickle, our dogs participate in obedience classes and trials. Show handling classes and conformation shows as well as Therapy dog visits.

Temperament and soundness are important qualities in our companions.