Bird Dog Labs LLC

Call Directions Website Contact the business

Bird Dog Labs LLC AKC Breeder of Merit and Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Breeder. Quality Labradors bred for the field and home. This page is not intended for sales.

Please see our website or contact Gina Glidden directly for more information. We at Bird Dog Labs L.L.C. are dedicated to providing an excellent start for all of our puppies. This page is designed to allow our Bird Dog Lab families and clients to feel apart of that process. We do our absolute best to post weekly pictures and videos of our puppies from the time they are born until ready to go to their new homes. We are dedicated to having more of a personal approach and this page is used to encourage the interaction and connection that allows families to be more involved. We are an AKC Breeder of Merit and AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. We are located in Bemidji, Minnesota. Our focus is on producing some of the finest working Labrador Retrievers available anywhere. We go above and beyond not only in the care of our puppies, but in all aspects of researching, breeding and raising exceptional quality Labrador puppies. We are very selective in our breeding program and all of our dogs are selected for their natural hunting instincts, desire to please, intelligence, versatility, gentle temperaments, easiness to train, ability to compete in hunt tests and/or field trials, bloodlines, extensive health clearances, and attractive physical features. All of our dogs are used for both upland and water fowl hunting and live as family members in our home. We also have started running some of our dogs in hunt tests and hope to start running field trials in the near future as well! We believe in a personal touch and strive to give every puppy the best start possible. We treat each puppy like they are going to be our own from the time they are born until when the join their new families. All puppies are born and raised in our home and are thoroughly socialized. We have an ever expanding extensive Super Puppy Program that begins almost immediately. Between 3-16 days we follow both the military's Early Neurological Stimulation/Bio Sensor and Avidog's Early Scent Introduction. All puppies are exposed to birds/bird wings, gunfire, crates, car rides, water (weather permitting), daily loud noises, etc. All of our puppies come with dew claws removed, microchipped, wormed x 2, first round of vaccinations and are vet checked. All Bird Dog Labs puppies also come with a written 30 month hip/eye warranty and a lifetime guarantee to never be affected by 15 different genetic diseases. These genetic include EIC, CNM, PRA-pcrd, RD/OSD and many more. All of our dogs are also tested clear of the Dilute gene prior to any breeding. We take pride in our dogs and with our careful research and selection processes, our puppies should satisfy the most challenging buyer. Our puppies make excellent hunting dogs, service dogs, competition dogs and family companions.

10/30/2026

Baseline Personalities Update for the final Bailey and Yogi MH litter.

Please keep in mind that the following information is based on observations made in a controlled environment. These traits may change as the puppies grow and have new experiences in different environments.

Females:
Daisy – Miss Daisy is the smallest puppy of the litter. Yet, she still likes to get right in the middle of everything going on and can hold her own. Daisy absolutely loves people and has consistently been one of the puppies to come running when called or automatically follow whenever we go for a walk. Daisy is usually a puppy that will jump right into new things. She also has no problem going off to explore on her own. Daisy is an observant puppy and seems to be aware of what is going on around her. Not in a fearful way at all, just simply aware. She is more of a middle energy puppy and loves to get cuddled and loved on even when full of energy. She definitely has a nice on/off to her already. Daisy seems to equally like the various toys and wings. She is a go with the flow type of puppy. I don’t expect her to be as big as her sisters at maturity.

Sunset- Miss Sunset is one of the higher energy puppies of the litter, where she is usually one of the first to start and last to stop playing. That being said, she is also super sweet and likes to come in for some love and attention multiple times during any adventure time or play sessions. So is she really the highest energy puppy? Hard to say, but I would definitely say she has an awesome natural on/off to her. I do think she will need a job. Sunset loves to interact with people and she has a very nice natural carry to her. She definitely enjoys the wings, baby Dokken bumpers and various toys. Sunset is a nice mix of usually jumping right in or occasionally thinking first. She is definitely a smart girl that enjoys a good challenge. Sunset has shown problem solving tendencies on multiple occasions when it comes to either getting or keeping a specific object from her littermates. Sunset is darkest color of the females.

Violet –Miss Violet is an absolute hoot! She is the 2nd largest puppy of the litter, just 2 oz behind Mr. Frost. Lets just say she is a good eater and has learned to go after whatever she wants. Miss Violet is the puppy of the litter that I think has gone through the biggest change from 4 weeks of age to now. Violet used to get picked on and that is simply not the case anymore. She has gone from almost over thinking, to general normal thinking first, to full out “lets do this” when faced with a new place or obstacle. Violet makes me laugh all the time. She has her daddy’s animated antics and her mama’s super lovey sweet disposition. Miss Violet will sometimes think briefly first now, but like I said usually jumps in with all 4 feet now. She is going to be a blocky girl for sure. She loves to climb in my lap for attention and will eagerly go off play with others and on her own as well. She seems to equally love the wings, toys and bumpers. Violet is between both Daisy and Sunset for energy level.

Males – One male spot open.

Blaze – Mr. Blaze is an absolute honey! This boy is so very sweet and affectionate. He has chill side to him and will roll around for tummy rubs and loves. He really likes the wings and various toys and has a tendency to grab one and then come by my side to play with it. I think in part this is because he loves to be with and also because he tends to get picked on if he goes right in the middle of the litter to play with something. Lets just say this little boy is very smart. When he is on his own loves interactive play with people and will go out of his way to initiate play. He also will just chill with you. Blaze is the smallest of the males and also one of the darkest. I would say he is one of the lower energy puppies of the litter, but still has plenty of get up and go to be a wonderful hunting buddy and family companion.

Bungie- Mr. Bungie is one of the puppies that reminds me the most of his daddy Yogi. Bungie has his thick build and similar silly mannerisms. Bungie is usually right in the middle of everything. He wants to play and interact with others (human or puppies) and he just loves to be a part of everything. Bungie will sometimes jump right in and other times you can see him pause to think first. Bungie is also very observant and he enjoys checking things out and exploring. Bungie is also one that tends to be off doing something on his own and then is all of a sudden just checking in on his own. He definitely has a curious side and likes to use his nose to find wings, toys, sticks…odd objects that he finds. Bungie is in the middle with energy but still likes to take breaks during play sessions. This boy has so much potential and could go many different directions.

Flash – Mr. Flash has been one of the leaders of the litter right from the jump. Flash is very smart, curious, outgoing and observant. Flash absolutely loves the wings, but also likes the bumpers and toys. Flash is one of, if not the highest energy puppy of the litter. He has drive let’s just put it that way. Yet he is still not bouncing off the walls crazy. He enjoys a good cuddle and also takes breaks between play sessions or adventures. Flash has awesome eye contact and wants to work with you and interact with people. He is very confident and has no problem going off on his own to explore. Flash also likes to check in automatically and comes a running when I call him. This boy is going to be a phenomenal working dog and family companion. He is the kind of puppy that checks all of the boxes for people wanting the real deal type of hunting/hunt test dog, while still having a buddy that will just hang with you at the end of the day.

Frost – Mr. Frost is the biggest puppy of the litter and boy does he have presence. Frost is an eye catcher and I think he knows it. He is extremely smart, observant and honestly a bit independent. Frost is the other puppy of the litter that was getting picked on around 4 weeks of age, but definitely is not letting that happen anymore. He ioves definitely a think first puppy, but not in a fearful way. He is the kind of puppy you can see figuring things out. Fun to watch actually when he is figuring out a way to get something he wants. Sometimes he will just go for it and other times, he comes in from the side. Definitely a problem solver. Frost loves the wings, bumpers and various toys. He has a very strong natural carry and will go well out of his way to actually get what he wants. Frost is usually aware of what is going on around him and he seems to always have one eye on where I am at. Frost has not been the most affectionate of puppies. When I hold him, as in I pick him up, he will settle in and enjoy it. But if there are other puppies on my lap or all around me, he will stay off to the side. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to interact, he is just smart about it. This boy kind of tricky to peg energy wise. He is usually still playing once most of the others are resting, but during the play sessions he is often going in bursts between running around and laying down and playing with something or sitting on an edge processing what he wants to do next. He absolutely loves his one-on-one time and is way more interactive when the other puppies are not with. I think he is going to bond very strongly with his new owner/family and be a phenomenal hunting dog. Just not the typical in your face kind of puppy.

Patriot – Mr. Patriot is another super sweet and affectionate boy. He is one of the calmer puppies of the litter and honestly one that is lower in the litter hierarchy. Patriot is usually more of a thinker than one that just jumps right in. He definitely loves the wings and on multiple occasions he has gone well out of his way to just bring them to me on his own. Patriot is also a smart, problem solver. You can see him figuring things out. Patriot is a middle to lower energy puppy, but even with this will make a great hunting buddy or family companion. Patriot loves people above all else right now. He wants to give hugs, love please and like I mentioned tends to bring things to me all on his own. This little guy is what I call a heartstring puller. There is just something about him that makes you love him. He has all the potential to go many directions, but without question, will be a phenomenal family companion too. I

10/29/2026

Video 6 of the Bailey-Yogi puppies.

10/29/2026

Video 5 of the Bailey-Yogi litter.

10/29/2026

Video 4 of the Bailey-Yogi puppies.

10/29/2026

Video 3 of the Bailey-Yogi puppies.

10/29/2026

Video 2 of the Bailey-Yogi puppies.

10/29/2026

Video 1 of the Bailey-Yogi puppies.

10/29/2026

The Bailey-Yogi puppies had a great 6 week wellness exams appointment. The delay in posting the videos and baseline personalities due to me getting a bad bug. I will get them up as soon as I am feeling better.

10/28/2026
10/25/2026

I took this video last night of Ember with her puppies eating. After the puppies were done, I went outside to take care of my dogs. Unfortunately during the time I was out of the room/house Ember laid on the light colored male. When I found him he was gone. His tongue was still pink so I worked CPR on him for half an hour. It was just too late. This is the heartbreaking side of breeding. Ember did not and does not understand what she did.

Address

7994 Grant Creek Road NW
Bemidji, MN
56601

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bird Dog Labs LLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Bird Dog Labs LLC:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Nearby pet stores & pet services