Welcome to Cedar Key Labradors! I’m Kara Hite and I’ve been involved with Labradors since 1980 when my parents were raising and breeding Labs with pedigrees going back to Sandylands Kennel in the UK. Throughout my life I’ve always had a Labrador at my side.

Our Labradors

Growing up wmy parents raising Labradors, I was introduced to the pedigrees from Sandylands and Rocheby kennels.

AKC Champion Labradors

Labrador Retrievers I have either owned or bred that are AKC champions.

Our History

In 2005, I bought my first show prospect, Kimberwick Back in Black, “Diesel,” sired by MBISS AM Can CH Beechcroft Study in Black. While Diesel won a few classes, he decided that practicing agility was much more fun, so we bowed out of the show ring early and spent more time practicing agility.

With our strong ties to the equine community, we have enjoyed bringing our Labs to the horse events and in 2017 we entered the AKC Conformation events with “Bronson,” CH Tealwood Who Needs To Study (Tyric Tealwood’s Quick Study x Tealwood’s Add A Step To The Strutt) from Tealwood Kennel. “Bronson” is now an AKC champion won several Owner-Handler Group placings with very limited showing. He enjoyed showing and I was thrilled to be at the end of his lead when we picked up his first major.

In 2018, I acquired a beautiful girl from Pedro Granados of Loremar Labradors. This special girl Loremar Black Quetzalli of Cedar Key, “Callie,” was born on Valentines Day 2018. Callie is a ball of energy but will settle down and snuggle as well. Callie picked up her AKC Championship in November 2021 in Ocala, FL, shortly after a huge 5 pt Winners placing at the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac’s Bare Bones Specialty in Frederick, MD. Callie is clear on all DNA tests through Paw Print Genetic testing and carries chocolate.

5 point major win for Callie at LRCP Fall Specialty — Callie winning a 5 point major at the LRCP Fall Specialty

In 2021 we welcomed our first litter of puppies as a result of a breeding between these two and will be showing our keeper Cedar Key’s Salt, Lime & Tequila, “Zephyr” from breeding “Callie” to our resident boy “Bronson.” In choosing this matchup, I first wanted to see what Callie and Bronson would produce. This gave me an idea of where I wanted to take my program.

In 2023, we welcomed the Cinco de Mayo litter by CH Gallivant Joyful Jester, “JJ,” and out of “Callie.” This successful litter produced 4 AKC Champions in the year 2025. GCH Cedar Key & Suebel’s Brick House ATT FTI, GCH CedarKey Back to Flo Rida @ Suebel RN, CH Cedar Key King Keanu of Dakine RN CGC TKN FTN, and CH Cedar Key Cinco de Drinko at Everoak TKN. GCH CedarKey Back to Flo Rida @Suebel RN was also Reserve CC to the Best of Breed at Crufts in March 2026. When I bred this litter, I was looking to shorten up Callie’s back and trying to improve the angulation in her rear. I was hoping that her strong attributes of level topline when on the move and beautiful head would carry through to the offspring.

In 2024, I bred Zephyr to a SH titled chocolate male, as I was looking to add drive to the resulting offspring. While I didn’t keep any of the puppies in this litter, I’m please taht they all went on to great homes, and one is even a resident mascot for OCEARCH.

In 2025, I bred Callie to GCH Belquest Conclusion Another Round of Tito’s for her final litter. IThis resulted in my keeper pup, “Bella” Cedar Key Sauvi B TKN.

AKC Breeder of Merit

Showing a dedication to preservation breeding, adhering to health testing, and ensuring puppies are registered, I became an AKC Breeder of Merit for both Labradors and Beagles. This program helps you identify AKC reputable Labrador breeders by meeting the eligibility of earning titles on dogs you have bred as well as performing required health testing. This is an excellent program where AKC reviews the applications to make sure that health testing results are on file at the time of the breeder application fo the Breeder of Merit program. I encourage all puppy buyers to continue checking any breeder of merit’s health clearances to ensure they are still following protocol with their health testing.

Club Involvment

I’ve been actively involved in local clubs as well as breed-specific clubs and am a member of the Labrador Retriever Club (LRC) and Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac (LRCP). I currently serve as Treasurer of LRCP as well as being assistant to the co-Chair of the largest regional breed specialty with the April Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac Specialty. In 2025, I was appointed Breeder Coordinator for the Labrador Retriever Club and have enjoyed working with other breeders to improve their presence on the parent club site as well as providing resources to the general public looking to find ethical breeders. I am also a member of The National Beagle Club and Vice President of the Hound Association of Central Florida.

Education

As part of my personal goal to learn as much as I can, I’ve been an active participant in the AKC Canine College courses, including completion of the Dog Breeding Fundamentals Certificate, and certificates of completion in Canine Selection, Kennel Blindness, Genetic Health and Defects, Breeding Systems, Canine Anatomy, Canine Genetics, and Canine Pedigrees.

The Cedar Key Standard

Our name represents more than a breeding program.
It represents a standard.
A standard built on experience, upheld through action, and protected with intention.
And while others may seek the spotlight—
We remain focused on what truly matters:
The dogs. The work. The legacy.