Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 19:18     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
Anonymous wrote: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.


That’s sad.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 17:57     Subject: Re:Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
Yates Family Labs are great! https://yatesfamilylabradors.com/
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 17:23     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
Chillbrook, try to get an off spring of Ranger
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 16:37     Subject: Re:Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 16:23     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 22:17     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 22:03     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
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
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 16:54     Subject: Re:Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
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.
Anonymous
Post 06/28/2019 19:05     Subject: Re:Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
Dumroamin labradors .... cutest pups I have ever seen ... they have a facebook page
Anonymous
Post 06/25/2019 08:27     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
Get a labradoodle
Anonymous
Post 06/25/2019 08:25     Subject: Recommend your breeder: Labrador Retriever puppy
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.