{"id":248,"date":"2023-06-15T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=248"},"modified":"2025-06-14T18:26:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T17:26:18","slug":"labrador-retriever-breeders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find Good Labrador Retriever Breeders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Labrador Retriever breeders are not hard to find. After all, Labs are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. But finding a good, reputable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppies\/\">Labrador puppy<\/a> breeder is really important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good breeders will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/health-screening-for-labrador-diseases\/\">health test their breeding stock<\/a>, care for their own animals, be picky about who their puppies go to, and answer all of your questions with great knowledge, among other qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to avoid puppy farms and pet stores. Even though their prices may be cheaper than good Labrador Retriever breeders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#trust\">Identifying trustworthy Labrador breeders<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#checklist\">Good Labrador breeder checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#questions\">Important questions<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#health\">Health testing documents<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Chonky Labrador Puppies Have Opened Their Eyes!!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c5gKdTwZGKY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a good Labrador breeder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are aware that they should not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/6-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-labrador\/\">buy Labrador puppies<\/a> from pet stores or puppy farms. But that still leaves a lot of breeders to choose from.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trust\">Who can you trust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-spot-a-bad-labrador-breeder\/\">Puppy farmers<\/a> are harder to spot than you might think. They succeed by looking and acting like the friendly, welcoming people you would want to meet. What gives them away are the reasons that they breed from their dogs, and the way in which they treat their animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be nervous about asking lots of questions. It can feel awkward, but a good breeder will welcome them. If they seem frustrated or uncomfortable then it&#8217;s a warning sign that they may have something to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checklist\">A good Labrador breeder checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good breeder has several defining features. All good Labrador Retriever breeders will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take great care of their animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health test their breeding stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be picky about who they home their puppies to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be incredibly knowledgeable about Labradors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer all your questions completely and candidly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce you to all the puppies in their litter, and their mom, in the place where they\u2019re being raised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a lifetime of support and follow up care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200.jpg\" alt=\"labrador retriever breeders\" class=\"wp-image-11128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200-696x406.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200-1068x623.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2015-0612-1552-1200-720x420.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"questions\">Good Labrador breeders take great care of their animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t know for sure what conditions a breeder\u2019s Labradors are kept in until you visit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are some revealing questions you can ask during your first telephone call or email exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Find out how many dogs the breeder has<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Labrador Retriever breeders will not have so many dogs that they cannot give them individual attention. They will have a warm relationship with each of their animals. This can be by showing them, working them, or embracing them into family life as valued companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ask how often they breed from each dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And the maximum number of litters each female dog has had. No good breeder will have more than one litter from a Labrador female in any twelve month period, or more than three litters from a female in her lifetime. And before any pregnancy they will ask their vet to give her a thorough examination and confirm she is in perfect condition for carrying a litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Where do their dogs live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppies raised inside their breeder&#8217;s home will settle more confidently into your home. They\u2019ll already be familiar with the rhythm of people coming and going, and used to the sounds of televisions, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and other appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any dogs used for breeding that are housed in kennels should also spend time daily inside the home. And any puppies raised in whelping kennels should be brought into the house, and visited outside, several times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder.jpg\" alt=\"how to find a good breeder when you are looking for a puppy\" class=\"wp-image-16780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder-696x1040.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/responsible-breeder-281x420.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health\">Hallmarks of good Labrador Retriever breeders &#8211; health testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good breeder health tests their breeding animals. The minimum health tests for Labradors required by the USA Labrador Retriever Club and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Canine Health Information Center (OFA-CHIC) are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hip scoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>elbow scoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an eye exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a DNA test for Exercise Induced Collapse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a DNA for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/silver-labradors\/\">dilute coat gene<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional but recommended health tests include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a heart exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and DNA tests for Centronuclear Myopathy and prcd-PRA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Proof of Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check over the phone that these have been carried out. But you must also ask to see certificates when you visit. If possible try and get copies of the health tests sent to you by email before you arrive. This avoids an awkward situation if they are not forthcoming at your visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hallmarks of good Labrador Retriever breeders &#8211; smart breeding choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides choosing healthy Labradors, good breeders will also take account of other factors which make a mating wise, or unwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, good breeders will make sure their sire and dam are as unrelated as possible. This maintains genetic variation, which keeps dogs healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good breeders can tell you the inbreeding co-efficient of their litter &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instituteofcaninebiology.org\/blog\/coi-faqs-understanding-the-coefficient-of-inbreeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an inbreeding co-efficient of less than 5% is best<\/a>. Great breeders also consider the temperaments of sire and dam, and how this makes their puppies suitable for the lives they\u2019re likely to lead (as pets, or working dogs, etc). They will also take care not to breed from nervous or anxious females who are likely to finding mating, pregnancy and whelping stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Labrador-breeders-how-to-find-a-good-one-LS-tall.jpg\" alt=\"labrador retriever breeders\" class=\"wp-image-26937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Labrador-breeders-how-to-find-a-good-one-LS-tall.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Labrador-breeders-how-to-find-a-good-one-LS-tall-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Labrador-breeders-how-to-find-a-good-one-LS-tall-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Labrador-breeders-how-to-find-a-good-one-LS-tall-200x420.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Lab breeder: Does pedigree equal quality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often write to me and ask how they can be sure that theirs is an &#8216;original Labrador&#8217; or a purebred dog with a quality pedigree. The answer is to research carefully before you buy your puppy and make sure that you check all the puppy&#8217;s paperwork and certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Labrador Retriever breeders specialize as either<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/english-labrador\/\"> English Labrador<\/a> breeders or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/american-labrador\/\">American Labrador<\/a> breeders. Decide which type of Labrador you want before you start searching for breeders near you. We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/types-of-labrador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a detailed comparison here to help you make that decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After care and information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Labrador Retriever breeders offer a lifetime of support to their puppy buyers. They will answer your questions confidently and provide you with written information sheets on caring for your puppy. Good breeders will make sure you have a convenient way to keep in touch with them. They\u2019ll encourage you to feel comfortable asking any questions you have, for as long as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most reputable breeders will also take a puppy back at any time in the future if you find yourself unable to care for it. Many actually require this in their puppy contracts. And best of all, lots of great Lab breeders offer holiday boarding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So how can I buy a Labrador puppy from one of these good breeders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of ways to find a good Labrador breeder. These include puppy advertisements and breeder advertisements in newspapers and online. Labrador breed clubs will be able to put you in touch with local Labrador breeders and this is a good way to start your search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the Breeder First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is better to find a breeder in advance than search for a pup and check out the breeder at the same time. Many good Labrador Retriever breeders have all their puppies spoken for before they are born. So you will need to get your booking in early. Most people have to wait for the right puppy, and good breeders will want to see that you are prioritising getting the right dog over the timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about buying a puppy from an advertisement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s tempting when the time is finally right to get a puppy to just type \u2018Labrador Retriever puppies near me\u2019 into a search engine. This will certainly deliver a lot of puppy ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people regard puppy advertisements with great suspicion, but even reputable breeders occasionally need to advertise puppies. Especially if a litter is very large, or if one of their purchasers has to pull out at the last minute. However, you should treat any advertisement with some suspicion until you have satisfied yourself as to the breeders credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some breeders have their own website. This says more about their ability to set up a website than it does about their breeding practices, but it may give you an <em>idea<\/em> of what kind of a breeder they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing your puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have found a good Labrador breeder you may be able to choose a puppy. Don&#8217;t be put off if there is no choice. It is very hard to tell how pups are going to turn out at eight weeks old, and the fact that all the other pups are spoken for is a good indicator that your chosen breeder is in demand. The breeder may also feel that they know their own puppies best, and may want to match them to the right homes themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BREEDER.png\" alt=\"labrador retriever breeders\" class=\"wp-image-13037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BREEDER.png 735w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BREEDER-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BREEDER-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BREEDER-696x1044.png 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BREEDER-280x420.png 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labrador Retriever breeders are not hard to find. After all, Labs are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. But finding a good, reputable Labrador puppy breeder is really important. 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