Endless Mountain Labradors

Will My Dog Go to Heaven?

Many ask me, will my dog go to heaven? About half of the people I talk to every day have recently lost a canine family member, so with that in mind, I have been thinking about writing on this...

What is that WHITE SPOT on my Labrador?

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 can assist in helping you narrow down...

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...

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 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...

When should I spay-neuter my puppy?

Spay or Neutering your puppy – When Should You do it? Most people hear that you should spay or neuter your puppy as soon as possible (as young as 6 months old), so as to diminish the unwanted puppy...

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...

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...

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...