We appreciate your interest in our Labrador retriever puppies.  Our goal is to produce healthy, happy family companions for the average hunter and Hunt test competitor. We also feel our pups are great candidates for obedience, agility, Search and Rescue or just great active companion. We only breed quality dogs that we personally compete, hunt and that we absolutely adore as partners. When the dogs aren’t at work you can find them curled around our feet watching television or relaxing on their dog bed with their toys.

Our Purpose:

We have purposely kept our program to be small, so each dog gets one-on-one training and attention daily as members of a family unit. We feel that dogs raised in the home are happier and easier train, and they are healthier, both physically and mentally. We’ve worked hard to produce durable dogs that are smart, willing, able, and bird crazy.  We spend a lot of time researching, visiting, and watching the males we choose to cross with our girls.  When you see the puppies it will be apparent that plenty of time, thought, and consideration have been put into the breeding, birth, care, and beginning socialization.  It is our goal to have a limited number of high quality puppies that we would be proud to own and further our own lines, as well as providing wonderful companions to others.

We are serious about the puppies we raise and the homes they are placed in.  We are looking for the atmosphere where the pup can flourish as a member of the family.  If training and competition is something you are interested in, our pups have the background and pedigrees to get the job done.

All of our puppies are raised in our home and underfoot.  They visit our vet within 3-5 days of being born for their first checkup and dew claw removal.  From their birth they are cared for non-stop until the day they leave.  We start socialization, noise acclimation and grooming very early.  When the puppies are old enough they are introduced to our older dogs in a large open field so they can explore and play. We take them on day trips to different training areas to experience riding in crates, different terrain and cover, as well as different types of water, from small creeks to large bodies of open water. At 5-7 weeks the litter is put on live birds as a group and individually. We believe the more experiences our puppies are exposed to the better adapted they are to unfamiliar objects and places which is essential for the building of a great competitor and companion.

Reserving a puppy:

To secure your puppy, please request a puppy application.  We require a $200-300 non-refundable deposit on all of litters. With your deposit you show you are serious about owning a Labrador puppy from us, and locks down your spot in the picking order. When filling out your reservation form, be specific as to your goals and expectations for your pup. Include past training experiences and whether you are looking for a dog with plenty of go power and one that will be working a majority of the year, or one that is lower key and only a weekend warrior with an emphasis on family companion 90% of the time.  We consider this a road map to your puppy’s future and want to make sure that you and your new family member are a good fit.

Your balance will be due on or before pickup day and is payable with cash.  You will be notified in advance of pickup day and be able to schedule an appointment time.  If you are unable to pick up your puppy on the scheduled day, we do offer daily boarding or a Head start program.  We do feel it is in your puppy’s best interest to get into your family environment as soon as possible or start in our Head start program, as there are stages in a pups’ mental and physical growth that need to be stimulated for proper socialization and the temperament of the puppy. Any puppy left more than one week past pick up date will automatically be enrolled in our Head start program and that cost will be added to the initial cost of the puppy.

 

 

Shipping:

If we are shipping your puppy we look for the best flight for the puppy. This means the shortest and most direct flight early in the morning.  There are additional charges for airport delivery and your puppy’s health certificate of  $75.  Please make sure to include this in your balance.

An airline approved crate is also needed and we generally buy ours locally for an additional charge, however you can buy the appropriate size online and have it shipped directly to us by the time the pups are 6 weeks old if you so choose. The pups are introduced to their crates at that age so they are comfortable and less stressed when flying.  Your puppy is generally sent COD for the shipping charges with Continental Airlines.  The shipping charges vary depending on your part of the country.  They normally run $150.00 to $275.00 for pups that are under 10 weeks of age.  This cost can vary and is subject to change due to rising costs and with varying weight of pup and size of crate needed.  Please check with Continental when shipping for a more exact figure.

Health:

Our pups’ health is very important to us and we follow a program designed by our vet of many years.  Our pups will have their dew claws removed and they will be de-wormed at week 3, 6 and 8, and receive their first “Puppy Shot” at 6 weeks of age.  We provide a complete and detailed health record with dates and vaccines/wormers used.  We also micro chip all of the pups that we raise at 7 weeks.

We spare no expense when it comes to the health and well being of our dogs and puppies, which make our breeding program an expensive program to manage.  Between vet visits, a high quality diet, bird costs, training and trialing fees, and uncountable hours of time, we invest all we have into our Labradors, and feel it is a labor of love that gives back in the quality of the puppies that we raise for ourselves and others.  Call us, email us or schedule an appointment to come see us. We’d love to hear from you!