Dark Water Labradors

Dark Water Labradors Dark Water Labradors is a small hobby kennel located in Waterford, MI. We strive to produce healthy purebred Labrador Retrievers who can do it all.

We only breed black, yellow and chocolate Labradors.

Not to be outdone by her brother, Livvy picked up some more points towards her CKC conformation championship this past w...
09/02/2025

Not to be outdone by her brother, Livvy picked up some more points towards her CKC conformation championship this past weekend as well. 👏👏 Atta girl, Liv!

We are pleased to share that Cappy finished his CKC conformation championship on Saturday. 👏👏 Cappy is available at stud...
09/02/2025

We are pleased to share that Cappy finished his CKC conformation championship on Saturday. 👏👏

Cappy is available at stud to approved girls.

https://darkwaterlabs.com/boys/cappy/

A few photos of Trini doing her thing at a recent hunt test. Atta girl! 👏👏🦆🦆
08/24/2025

A few photos of Trini doing her thing at a recent hunt test. Atta girl! 👏👏🦆🦆

Livvy says “I’ve got my eye on you!”
08/14/2025

Livvy says “I’ve got my eye on you!”

Cappy finished off his Started Hunting Retriever title on Saturday! He is another fifth generation UKC GRCH SHR. 👏🥳
08/04/2025

Cappy finished off his Started Hunting Retriever title on Saturday!

He is another fifth generation UKC GRCH SHR. 👏🥳

🐾 Do you know how many rejections it costs to be a breeder?Being a breeder is not just pictures of cute puppies and prid...
07/22/2025

🐾 Do you know how many rejections it costs to be a breeder?

Being a breeder is not just pictures of cute puppies and pride in beautiful dogs.
It is also a whole ocean of rejections that are invisible to someone on the outside.

🕰️ Time? There is no such thing as "free"

You forget about weekends, trips, vacations. At least for a few hours.
You can't go to the movies with newborns lying in the crib.
You can't sleep peacefully at night if the pregnant bitch is worried.
You can't leave the incubator when one puppy is fighting for its life.
There is no "break" in breeding. Every minute counts.

💸 Money? You invest endlessly

💰 Good dogs are expensive - and very expensive.
💰Tests, genetic tests, exhibitions, travel, food, supplements, c-sections, medicines, vaccines,accessories - these are thousands of dollars 💵
💰 Income? Sometimes it just goes away. There isn't any. Sometimes you are left in debt and... with an empty bed.

💔 Emotions? You learn patience and pain

➡️ When a puppy dies in your arms, and you are powerless.
➡️ When a bitch does not give birth, despite your efforts.
➡️ When you have to refuse a person who "only wants one dog", because you see that it will not be a good home.
➡️ When you sacrifice everything - and in return you receive hatred, jealousy and slander.

👩 ⚕️No routine - you are a breeder, but also:

🩺 a nurse/neonatalogist
🍼 foster mother
📖 in genetics
📦 in logistics
📷 a photographer
🧹 a cleaning lady
🧠 a psychologist
💬 advisor to their clients, often for years

👨 👩 👧 👦 family and friends ?? Things can be difficult

- "We can't meet because the bitch is giving birth." ""
- "I won't come because the puppies have diarrhea and I need to guard them." ""
- "No, I won't leave them with anyone. "It's my responsibility."

Not everyone will understand. Not everyone will stay.

❤️ But through it all... it's love

Love for animals, for their lives, for the development of the breed.
Love that makes you get up 10 times a night.
Love that doesn't let you take shortcuts.
Love that makes babies grow up healthy and makes you happy despite being sick,or tired.

🐶 A breeder is not a "puppy person".

This is someone who gives up their OWN comfort for the benefit of animals.
This is someone who doesn't equate love with money.
This is someone who lives between joy and pain, and still wouldn't trade it for anything else.

❤️ Respect passionate breeders. Every day they give everything they can, although no one sees it. ❤️

Ps. I give my consent to copying, let it go into the world because Breeding is not only about cute puppies. 🥰

“I can’t see you, but I’m coming!!” 🤣🦆
07/07/2025

“I can’t see you, but I’m coming!!” 🤣🦆

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06/24/2025

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Livvy is just shy of two years of age. Love this girl to pieces!
06/21/2025

Livvy is just shy of two years of age. Love this girl to pieces!

Rya was much more interested in working on her vertical jump and launching towards the funny noises behind the camera. 🤣...
06/21/2025

Rya was much more interested in working on her vertical jump and launching towards the funny noises behind the camera. 🤣

First photo is just prior to take off!

Rya and Livvy from last weekend’s show cluster. Rya picked up her first point and got to play in the OH group. Livvy als...
06/03/2025

Rya and Livvy from last weekend’s show cluster. Rya picked up her first point and got to play in the OH group.

Livvy also finished her SHR at the Central MI HRC tests.

Love these two girls and can’t wait to see what we accomplish. ❤️

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Waterford Township, MI
48328

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