Are all Labradors plagued with ACL tears?

The combination of weakened muscles due to lack of bio-available calcium and fluid build-up along the joints (see blog on “Feeding Kibble to my Dog is always Cheaper). …these two things, together with environmental issues (to be discussed below), contribute...

Feeding Kibble to my Dog is Always Cheaper–or is it?

So, your dog is standing in front of you, appearing to be on his tiptoes and is sort of hunching his rear end. He begins to show weakness when he gets up and can no longer jump onto your...

Spaying, Neutering, and Other Options of Pet Sterilization

Many of you know that we recommend against spaying or neutering at an early age.  Most pets are spayed and neutered at or before 6 months of age.  Below is an extremely educational, and emotional, video from Dr. Becker, a...

PET FOOD RECALLS- Why are they still happening and what can you do?

Its been 10 years since the huge pet food recall that sickened thousands of dogs and cats. How has pet food safety improved—or not—since then? I had a breeder friend who personally lost 11 dogs that year. It was...

Size Genetics – “But I want the BIGGEST puppy!”

Size Genetics: This is your lesson on Size genetics.   Size of  a dog is based on genetics.  It is NOT based on the size of the puppy at 8 weeks of age.  This is why I make it...

What is an AKC Breeder of Merit and Why Should I Care?

You may have seen the symbol below on our homepage. This shows that we are an AKC Breeder of Merit.  You might be thinking… yeah, so what?  But, truth be told, this does help you narrow down through your...

Hip Dysplasia in Labradors: What Can I Do to Prevent it?

While dysplasia is not as prevalent in Labrador Retrievers as the giant breeds, such as Newfoundlands and Irish Wolfhounds, for example… they are still a large breed that have the potential to develop this, at times, debilitating disease. Why...

Did you know Dog BARKING is our dog’s imitation of human speech?

I found this concept absolutely fascinating when I began reading about it. It all made sense to me too, since I’d been observing a pack of wild coyotes within range of our property. You won’t believe what I discovered...

Should I purchase Health Insurance for my Lab?

Having bred labs for almost 30 years, I have seen just about any type of health care cost. I’ve experienced the pain and the budget crunch when a Lab swallows a stick. Only mine decided to swallow a locust...

5 Things to Remember When Introducing a New Puppy to an Old Dog

Introducing a new puppy to the pack If you haven’t already found this… you will soon learn that most Labrador homes are multi-labrador homes!  It’s true! One just isn’t enough!  And once you have two, you will never have...