Abby was raised and trained here at Riverhills Kennel. Her sire (Illax) was imported from Denmark as a pup. Illax was trained at Riverhills Kennel and became an outstanding upland and water fowl dog. Abby's mother, Angie, and several siblings were also raised and trained at Riverhills Kennel.

Abby was easily trained and was a very well balanced SMP. Her score in NAT was 112 Prize One. She was from a litter that received a breeders award from NAVDHA and the SMCNA.