I, Shayna, and my husband, Byron, currently raise purebred Labrador Retrievers and Springerdoodles (English Springer Spaniel/Standard Poodles). It all started with our family of 7 that lived on our farm southwest of Rock Valley for about 18 years. All of our dogs were our pets and were owned by one of the kids. It started with Labrador Retrievers and Norwegian Elkhounds in the barn. Our females were only bred once a year, and usually had their puppies in the summer when the kids were out of school, to have more time to help out with the puppies. Now, although the location (and last name) has changed, the goal is still the same. Located near Rock Rapids, Iowa, my husband, Byron, and I carry on the DeRoos Kennels name, raising purebred Labrador Retrievers and Springerdoodles! They roam our 7 acres and are free to live as dogs should. We only have a few and each one is loved so much.