Yates Family Labs are great! https://yatesfamilylabradors.com/

Chillbrook, try to get an off spring of Ranger

Anonymous wrote:Do not get a dog from Piney Creek labs. I have a four year old female from there. She has elbow dysplasia. Surgery at six months. Cost 14000 dollars. But I had to fix her. I was in love. Now she has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and a partially collapsed trachea which my vet is telling me is genetic. It is heart breaking. We attempted to contact the breeder several times sharing the surgeons findings and we got no response.

Was wondering who bumped a 7 year old thread, as OP surely has a dog by now.
But thank you for naming and shaming a terrible breeder. That's worth the bump. Hugs to your doggie. And to you.

They usually treat the moms pretty well but not the dads. I had never seen a Lab that growled at anyone until we adopted a male former breeder dog from PA. He hated men and would growl and lunge if one got near us (it was just my mom and me). We later learned that the male dogs are treated pretty badly and then dumped at rescues when they were done with them.

We bought from a breeder in Ohio. Mennonites. Realized later the ‘plain communities’ are known for puppy mills. Best dog we ever had, best disposition and healthy. Aside from clear abuse of dogs, I’m not sure I completely understand what makes an ethical breeder versus a non ethnical one. We got basic records, met the mom, etc.

Cedar Hill Farm Labradors in Wilsons, VA. Our Lab is nearly 4 yrs old and is the most affectionate Lab we've ever had.

https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/cedar-hill-farm-labradors-virginia

Do not get a dog from Piney Creek labs. I have a four year old female from there. She has elbow dysplasia. Surgery at six months. Cost 14000 dollars. But I had to fix her. I was in love. Now she has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and a partially collapsed trachea which my vet is telling me is genetic. It is heart breaking. We attempted to contact the breeder several times sharing the surgeons findings and we got no response.

Dumroamin labradors .... cutest pups I have ever seen ... they have a facebook page

Get a labradoodle

I’m an experienced dog foster with TWO orgs and we spoil our senior dog who has health issues. Excellent references Lab Rescue of Potomac rejected me. Going with another group.

Anonymous wrote:Deep Run Farm Retrievers. Great dogs.

+1

If they don't have a litter planned, Phyllis knows everybody and should be able to put you in touch with another breeder in the area who does!

Anonymous wrote:Belquest in Mount Airy. Expensive, but great dogs and a lovely facility.

+1, we have had four amazing dogs from them. The best.

I don't have specific recommendations, but perhaps the most important question is something along the lines of "what happens if I realize I can't be a good home for the dog?" (for example, you realize your child has an allergy, etc.) If the breeders answer is anything but "we'll take the dog back" then you have the wrong breeder.

I found this resource very helpful as we began searching for the right breeder:
http://www.brookhavenlabs.com/FieldBuyerChecklist.html

We ended up getting ours from YBR Farm and he is an absolute sweetheart (sure was Winston).

Be prepared to wait 6 months or more from any reputable breeder. Many have waitlists and some will even interview you. Also, any breeder worth its salt will have you sign a contract which, among other things, requires that if you ever have to give up the dog you must contact them and they will take it back at any time for any reason.

Good luck
Labs are great companions and

SONATA LABS. my mom's dog is from there. fabulous in home breeder who pays SUCH attention to quality and temperament and pedigree and health

https://sonatalabradors.webs.com/puppies.htm