Labrador Breeders

• Dec 23, 2018

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ClutchyMcClutcherson

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I’m sure there’s some people on here that know some Labrador breeders. I’m looking for a puppy for my kids, and we’ve narrowed it down to a lab. Anyone know of any reputable breeders with any upcoming litters? Or someone reputable you’ve went through in the past? This isn’t a Christmas puppy. Just turned out we decided to finally start looking around Christmas time. I’m ok if it’s gonna be a bit to wait.

Thanks in advance everyone.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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F5guy

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Mar 27, 2013

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Annapolis

Got our boy 10 years ago from sly fox breeders on the eastern shore. He has a great reputation. Let me know if you want the number. This is buddy pictures 9 years ago to the day with his first duck and this past Friday. Couldn’t ask for a better more healthy dog.

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• Dec 23, 2018

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babalou

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Belquest Kennels off 27 just south of Rt 70 in Mt. Airy on Penn Shop Rd.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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dlmarion

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babalou said:

Belquest Kennels off 27 just south of Rt 70 in Mt. Airy on Penn Shop Rd.

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They are crazy expensive

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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ClutchyMcClutcherson

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Yeah I guess a price range would help. I’m hoping I can find a quality dog in the 1000-1200 range.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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F5guy

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Buddy was 750 10 years ago, had a hip guarantee and we had to agree to get him fixed and not breed him.

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• Dec 23, 2018

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babalou

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true

dlmarion said:

They are crazy expensive

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I d not know the going rate. We have taken our mutts there for boarding a ton of times in the past. They have tons of first place ribbons that looks like wallpaper on their walls.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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dlmarion

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babalou said:

I d not know the going rate. We have taken our mutts there for boarding a ton of times in the past. They have tons of first place ribbons that looks like wallpaper on their walls.

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IIRC, it was around $3k.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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Kids won't care about pedigree.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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ClutchyMcClutcherson

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mterry said:

Kids won't care about pedigree.

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True. If I can get one in that price range I’ll be happy. I’d like to probably hunt with it in about 2 years. Kids are just a little too small to go with me for the time being.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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RuralRifleGuy

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Aug 16, 2018

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I'd normally point people to the local club for the breed they ask about since they should be able to direct people to local breeders but the Lab club of the Potomac website is extremely bad. If you go to the national Lab club website you can find all breeders that are listed with them. Can't recommend any of them personally or tell you if they have litters coming up but this should at least give you some more options.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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ClutchyMcClutcherson

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Thanks for the advice. Searching earlier I came across the Potomac lab club but I didn’t know about the other one.

 

• Dec 23, 2018

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babalou

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Ouch

dlmarion said:

IIRC, it was around $3k.

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Thanks. Wow

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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Clovis

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OP, what are you looking for? Working, field trial/hunting? Show quality? American type? English? Black? Yellow? Chocolate? Keep in mind any dog you consider should have both parents certified to have good hips and elbows as both dysplasias are common to the breed. Labs can have eye problems and it is normal for good breeders to also have the parents certified to be clear of trouble as well. All this vet work is expensive and adds costs to the breeding program but there is nothing worse than having large vet bills down the road to fix problems that can be bred out of the breed. Because of the extra expense I would be surprised to find a "good" Lab for anything these days at less than $1,000.00 and possibly $2,000.00. Homework here will pay off in the long run.

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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Charlie K.

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Try Rosedale Labradors. They are on Facebook and have a website. Lee and Judy are good people. I have 2 of their dogs and no problems.

Charlie

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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DadOSix

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There is a nice kennel near winchester. Crystal Kennels. They breed English bloodlines to produce shorter, blockier labs.

I was searching for a pup recently and almost sealed the deal with Jenifer. Wanted a yellow boy.

She is just sending out a litter now, born 10/30. But the heat pump blew and there went my dog fund.

Price was 2k on limited registration, with full health clearances

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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Clovis said:

OP, what are you looking for? Working, field trial/hunting? Show quality? American type? English? Black? Yellow? Chocolate? Keep in mind any dog you consider should have both parents certified to have good hips and elbows as both dysplasias are common to the breed. Labs can have eye problems and it is normal for good breeders to also have the parents certified to be clear of trouble as well. All this vet work is expensive and adds costs to the breeding program but there is nothing worse than having large vet bills down the road to fix problems that can be bred out of the breed. Because of the extra expense I would be surprised to find a "good" Lab for anything these days at less than $1,000.00 and possibly $2,000.00. Homework here will pay off in the long run.

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I hunt with a guy who spent $8,000 in vet bills trying to bring his lab back to good health.

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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Aamdskeetshooter

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https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/john-oberkirch-33215/labrador-retriever/151191

I work with Wendy. She treats her dogs like they’re her kids. In addition, she turned down a buyer who clearly demonstrated he didn’t understand the commitment it took to be a responsible dog owner.

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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Allium

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http://www.caerbren.com/ Up in damascus. I've known the breeder for years. Top dogs, shes also done judging. She doesnt have puppies at this time as far as I know, but maybe able to direct you. maybe planning a litter soon.

 

• Dec 24, 2018

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Racer Doug14

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My neighbor got his yellow Lab up in Amish country in Lancaster PA. Great dog. He is 6+yrs old and super healthy. $600 with AKC papers. He found the breeder online.