We work with a purpose to better the breed, focused on health and temperament first and foremost. I strongly believe that any lab with a good disposition is trainable with a good handler. All my dogs have a minimum of the requirements outlined by The American Kennel Club specific to Labrador Retrievers to qualify for their CHIC number. These are the 4 ailments most likely to affect Labrador’s. Bre
eding is not about the money, for me they hold value in my heart.
-I have a strong desire to better this breed as well as educate about being a responsible owner. I am very passionate about Labradors, and I can't wait to share that enthusiasm with you
-We do not start a female until she is 2 years old, after OFAs are done. Then we breed 2 heats in a row, then skip a heat. This is in the best interest of the female.
-Our Lab's are family members. When a lab retires, or can not breed for medical reasons, we do not re-home them.
-I am always available for my adoptive families, encouraging and aiding in any way we can with training and health. Please, don't ever let anyone make you feel bad for wanting a pure bred healthy dog. Its your money, you have a right to know exactly what your getting. I strongly believe that the over population of dogs is a direct result of irresponsible breeding, or puppy mills. Both of which I am not. These are breeders that have no consideration for health and temperament of their animals. They breed to early, to long, on every heat, they mix breeds to create "designer breeds". OR they don't spay and neuter and end up with unwanted pregnancies. Rescues do great work, with great intentions. However, rescues are usually very against breeding. I understand where they are coming from. However I feel responsible breeding should be encouraged and praised, Its so important. Breeding alone is NOT the problem. If everyone stopped breeding, we would have no animals in 15 years. Nobody wants that... The adoptdon'tshop campaign was started to put an end to buying from pet shops. puppies in pet stores are supplied 100% by puppy mills. the people that founded adopt don't shop now regret it because it has sparked outrage against any kind of breeding, responsible or otherwise. The adopt don't shop founders recognize the importance of responsible breeding, and that was never their intention.
