Evaluation

Evaluation

Owner Evaluation

Not only is it important evaluate the temperament and conformation of the puppy, we also look to evaluate and match the dog with the potential owner. We take the role of breeder seriously and are responsible for the puppies we produce. Our puppies are very special to us and will always have a place in our hearts and home. All of our potential owners are interviewed prior to receiving a puppy. By understanding what you are expecting in a dog, we can better match a puppy with owner. Please do not be offended if we ask as many questions of you as you do of us. The placement process is a shared responsibility and trust between breeder and owner.

Breeder Evaluation

Whenever you decide to purchase a puppy, remember, there are certain qualities that you should look for in a breeder. A good breeder can be identified by their placement practices, condition of their dogs and facility, and their willingness to answer questions. Responsible breeders will interview potential puppy buyers to determine responsible owners. Responsible breeders will encourage people who are not yet ready to care for a puppy to wait until they are truly prepared. Before purchasing a puppy, please understand the commitment that you are accepting. It takes time, patience, work and most of all love. We encourage visits to our kennel (by appointment only) to meet our dogs and for us to meet you.

Whelping

All puppies are whelped and raised in our home. After birth, our puppies have a checkup with our veterinarian to ensure their health. Mothers stay with the young until the day they leave for their new home. This allows the Mother to influence, interact with, and train their young. This is vital to the development […]

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Health Clearances

No breeder can guarantee that all puppies produced will be free of genetically inherited conditions. We only use stud dogs and bitches that have been tested and cleared of genetic problems in our breeding program. These tests are used to determine that the sire and dam are unaffected by hip and elbow dysplasia and inherited […]

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Conformation & Temperament

At 6 and 8 weeks of age, we perform temperament and conformation tests. The puppy temperament test was designed to help us in the placement process by predicting adult temperament. The temperament test evaluates several components. These components include, socializing with people, curiosity, degree of dominance, physical energy and reactions to external stimulus. The test […]

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Evaluation

Owner Evaluation Not only is it important evaluate the temperament and conformation of the puppy, we also look to evaluate and match the dog with the potential owner. We take the role of breeder seriously and are responsible for the puppies we produce. Our puppies are very special to us and will always have a […]

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Community

Labradors Retrievers are social animals, and thrive on human contact. They are happiest when they are spending time with you. As people we are the same. We encourage new owners to contact us anytime they have a concern or encounter a problem. We are always here to answer your questions or provide a training tip. […]

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WHEN CHOOSING AN IDEAL LABRADOR, YOU SHOULD TAKE INTO ACCOUNT A NUMBER OF FACTORS.
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