She’s a “breeder”–RUN!!

Ever wonder where you’ll get your dog once all dogs have been required to be neutered or spayed as the pressure of Animal Rights Activists manage to get laws passed saying you can’t “own” a dog…I mean…what will you...

How to Choose a Breeder

The TOP FIVE MISTAKES people make in choosing their labrador: …(hint) its more about choosing a breeder than a pup. 1.  A breeder should NEVER resort to tearing down other kennels or breeders names in order to sell you...

How to Pick the Right Puppy

Choosing to add a Labrador puppy to your home is a huge and rewarding decision.  Choosing which breeder to go to is an incredibly important part of this decision.  And choosing which puppy to take home… Well, now I’m...

A hard pill to swallow. Discernment when choosing a breeder

This is a hard blog to post, but it is one that has been on my heart for years.  In the world of professional dog breeding there are some rules of thumb to remember when evaluating the motivation of...

Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware: When purchasing a pup from a breeder, you need to ask some very important questions. 90% of professional breeders (especially those who show their dogs!!!) these days are starting to add “fine print” at the END of...

American or English? The History of the Labrador Retriever

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the history of the Labrador Retriever, as we have included our personal history in the homepage text as well as in the section, “about us”. So many people...

What Really Goes Into Breeding My Labrador?

Every now and then, we have people ask what it takes to breed their labrador.  Everyone has their own reasons.  Often we hear, “I think it would be fun for the kids!”  Or, they just want to ‘breed her...

How to Talk to a Breeder

What questions should I be asking my breeder?  How do I get the breeder to return my phone call?  What should I NOT be saying to the breeder?  How does a breeder decide who gets a puppy? If you’ve...

How to Avoid Unethical Labrador Breeders

It’s a fact that some breeders are far more honest and ethical in their practices than others. Even breeders that people think are reputable, are often not. Sadly, genuinely ethical and reputable breeders are in the minority of breeders...

The BEST Smart Dog Collars For 2018

Smart Dog Collars are a technology to help track your dog’s location and a whole other list of data. We have found some of the best smart dog collars and trackers for 2018. Dogs are one of the most...