Chambray Labradors Q & A

This section of our Website is dedicated to all our visitors that have questions about our Labradors and programs. If you don't find an answer to your question, please feel free to contact us with any inquiries you may have.  I receive hundreds of emails on a weekly basis and most of those emails ask very similar questions about our programs, puppies and show handling. Below you will find a representation of the most popular questions asked.

"What are the different programs that you offer?" The Puppy Placement Program is a good place to start. This is a very crucial element for success, the ability to evaluate and consistently select the top individual puppies from each litter. Then to take those show quality puppies and place them into selected homes and ownerships that will perpetuate the successes that are now well into the 6th generation. Puppies placed through our system come with the entire Guarantees, Amenities and Training Packages, not to mention the Lifetime Support System all of which are so highly sought after by breeders, exhibitors and new owners.  The Winning Edgeâ Show Management Program By working with owners, breeders and exhibitors of all levels, we create the Winning Edgeâ in the show ring using the 4 elements needed for maximum success. v     Conformational Quality v     Performance Training v     Competitive Conditioning v     Top-Notch Handling  The Show Management Program offers owners, breeders and exhibitors of Labrador Retrievers a unique opportunity to take advantage of the services that are offered to create the most competitive dogs at the dog shows.  By taking exceptional Conformation Quality dogs and Training them to Perform to their very best, then to raise the bar one level higher, Condition those same dogs to Compete “In working condition” as the breed standard calls for and then to wrap it all up in one package with the absolute best presentation through Top-Notch Handling, you have created the Winning Edgeâ  That is what the Show Management Program does, take a great example of the breed, put into it the 27 years of training experience that we have with Labrador Retrievers, then condition the dog and hone it as if it were an Olympic athlete and then take it into the show ring with Florida’s most successful handling program for Labradors in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006  v     Titled more Labradors (5) than any handler's program in 2003 v     Pointed more Labradors (14) than any other handling program in 2003 v     Titled more Labradors (4) than any handler's program in 2004 v     Pointed more Labradors (11) than any other handling program in 2004 v     Titled 2 more Labradors in 2005 v     Pointed 13 more Labradors in 2005 v Pointed more Labradors in 2006 than any other breeder in Florida   v Title 2 new champions in 2006      The Winning Edgeâ  with Documented Success

“How does the Partner’s Program work?” The Partner’s Program For The Betterment of the Breed encompasses all the aspects necessary for producing, placing and competing in the conformation ring with Labradors .   Drawing on our 36-years involvement with the breed, we provide the environment for beginners, intermediates and advanced  fanciers to take advantage of our expertise in all the areas necessary to be successful in the realm of dog shows.  Breeding (the Co-Breeders Program) Placement (the Puppy Placement Program) Competition (the Winning Edge® Show Management Program)  Through our innovative Co-Breeders Program, top conformation quality dogs participate in producing the next generation of winners. Owners of these superior quality Labradors choose to participate in this program to draw on the vast knowledge about breeding, genetics and understanding of what is in the pedigrees of top producers. This program is open to anyone with a top conformation Labrador, as each dog is evaluated for those qualities and then must pass all clearances before they are considered for the program.

“Who can participate in the Partner’s Program?” The Partners Program for the Betterment of the Breed is open to all who own or are looking to own show quality Labrador Retriever and are into or would like to get into the dog show end of the breed.  We provide the entire environment for beginners, intermediates and even to advanced fanciers as each may participate in as much or as little as they choose to do. Some people may want to become handlers themselves, while others would like to hand over the leash and watch from ringside. There are those that would like to breed their dog and have the thrill of raising puppies, while others may not be so inclined or have the time and energy that puppies need and would rather have someone else do the raising. Our complete services in this area include:  Stud dog selection for the bitch The actual breeding through natural breeding or artificial insemination. The well-care of the bitch in whelp The actual birthing process The raising of the pups to placement The placement of the pups All levels of training for the dogs Handler’s training for those that wish to handle their own dogs. Total Show Management of the dogs, including training, conditioning, traveling and presentation at the shows. Advertising and promotions Stud Dog Management for male dogs.  Each person in the Partner’s Program is treated individually according to need. Each Partnership is unique according to participation. The one thing that all have in common is the love for the breed and the desire to maintain the highest standards for the breed. For more information on the different training and conditioning programs offered, go to the Winning Edge section. The bottom line is that there are 3 ways to go about competing at the dog shows and each one has its' percentages of success. Do It Yourself method - here the breeder and/or owner shows up in the ring with a Conformational Quality dog, has Trained the dog to  Perform, has Conditioned the dog to a Competitive level and can match their Top-Notch Handling Skills against the top handler/professionals in the business. Very rewarding when you ever win.            Success Rate: Hit & Miss, mostly Miss & Miss The Handed Over To A Professional method - here you realize that the competitive end of the business is way beyond your level of training, conditioning and skillful handling and you let a professional handler ply his trade with your dog. This is very costly and not as rewarding.            Success Rate: Good and Costly The Partner's Program method - here you join in with the most successful program for winning (most Labradors titled and most Labradors pointed in 2003 in Florida and once again in 2004 & 2005 and again in 2006!!!). Very rewarding to be part of a successful effort for the Betterment of the Breed and of course consistent winning has its merits.            Success Rate: The Best (Florida)

“How does someone know if they would benefit from the Partners Program?” There is nothing more concrete and solidifying than testimonials from those that have benefited from this unique format for the Betterment of the Breed. The best advertising in the world is "word of mouth" from satisfied clients. Consult with any of the associates listed in the Partners Program Directory, some of these fine folk have been with the program for years, some for over a decade! There are many levels and forms at which partners and associates participate in. The following are just a few examples of the different arrangements with some of the associates in the program. Placement of a New Puppy - the purchase of a Show Potential puppy from the Puppy Placement Program is the most common way to join in on the Partners Program. Each of these highly sought after  puppies comes with the most complete owner's package ever offered by a breeder. These include; Show Quality Guarantee, Lifetime Temperament Guarantees, Genetic Guarantees, Health Guarantees, Micro chip and Lifetime Lost & Found Notification Network, Lifetime Support System, Unlimited Training Classes, Unlimited Private At-Kennel Training, Unlimited Handlers Training, CGC Training & Testing, discounts on all Basic & Advanced Obedience Training and our exclusive Travel/Care/Handling Package. The entire New Owners Package is listed elsewhere on the Website and is always available for download. It is cast in stone, in bold letters for all to see and read. No fine print and very few exceptions. Our goal is to produce the absolute best in soundness, temperament and in conformational quality our mission is to guarantee and support those puppies for their lifetime. Placement of a Developed Dog - the placement of a started, developed Show Quality dog is another way new and existing associates benefit from the Program. There are several ways that we arrive at these "started dogs. 1) Exceptional puppies from high-potential litters are kept and "Grown Up" at our home with the Development program. These puppies are trained and conditioned until the right situation comes along for the them and then placed with those individuals that value the Conformational Quality, the Performance Training and the Competitive Conditioning of the dog. 2) Exceptional puppies/dogs from our associate's breeding programs are brought into the training, conditioning and handling environment until they have reached a high level of competitiveness and then placed with interested individuals that recognize and appreciate a top conformational show dog that has been trained and conditioned with the Winning Edge program. An Owner's Dog - these are dogs already owned by owners, breeders and exhibitors who wish to take advantage of  all the different programs offered by the Partner's Program. These dogs are evaluated for Conformational Quality and may be accepted into the program according to their value for the Betterment of the Breed and their potential contribution to the Partners Program. They may participate in any or all of the programs offered, from Training, Conditioning, Handling to Breeding and Placement of the puppies. Professional Handling & Presentation of Dogs - We offer our services to Conformational Quality dogs worthy of being in the show ring, that can be competitive and that have the potential to be winners with the  right management team behind them. We show dogs from all kennels and breeders from across the country, as each is given the absolute best in Training, Conditioning and in Top-Notch handling.

“ I bought a show quality dog from a show kennel, can I have it evaluated for participation in the Partners Program ?” Conformational Quality is of the utmost importance in our consideration of a dog into the Program, however soundness  is paramount before we decide whether a dog will contribute to the Betterment of the Breed. The dog should have all its clearances appropriate for its age. Hip and elbow X-rays and eye exams should be performed, before spending time and energy in pursuing any activities in either showing or breeding. On puppies and young dogs, simple evaluations  are performed to determine any structural deviations or actual faults. On dogs older than a year old, a very thorough examination and evaluation will be performed. The statistics here for a dog to receive a favorable evaluation is not very high, only 1 out of 10 brought to us actually receives a thumbs up, with very few getting the 2 thumbs up that I would consider to be a dog worthy of perpetuating the breed by either competing at the dog show level or by breeding to produce the next generation of Conformational Quality dogs.

“ I am a bit cautious about contracts." Oh, did I mention that there are no contracts. Yes, you read right, NO CONTRACTS. Each and every participating partner, associate, co-breeder and client need not have a contract to have a WORKING AGREEMENT with us. A Working Agreement is very simple and works on the premise that whatever we work on together will be for the Betterment of the Breed we work together on a project as long as all involved are benefiting. we do what we each says they are going to do we take all the due credits together when we succeed we remain loyal throughout the entire process Associations and Partnerships work as long as those involved make them work. It is a 50-50 Proposition, you get what you put into it. One thing is 100% for sure with each and every one of the Working Agreements that I am part of:   I always will do my part. I will always do what I say I will do. I will always look out for your benefit in the arrangement I will always be loyal to each and every Partner and Associate. For Partnerships to work, the 50-50 Proposition has to work both ways. The participant must do their part, so the following is vital: Total understanding of the project is a must. Once put into motion, the Game Plan must be followed. The Working Agreement is only between the 2 parties at hand....ALL others have OTHER agendas! Loyalty to the Partnership is paramount. Any deviations to any of the numbered criteria, especially 5 through 8 could cause the ship to stray of course or worse yet, sink it entirely! I wish that I could tell you that all Working Agreements and Partnerships have sailed on to new discoveries, but that's not reality. Lack of understanding of the project is sometimes an issue because of the complexities of the Dog Show World, so some due clarifications along the way might be in order. Since some of the associates are new to the dog world scene at times they are given contradictory and confusing information by others outside the Partners Program. It is at this time that clarifications are in order. Straying of course sometimes delays the journey, making it a longer one than planned. All sorts of obstacles will present themselves along the journey. The ability to assess and make the necessary corrections will straighten out most route deviations. The Dog Show World is a "DOG EAT DOG" environment and there are a lot of dogs out there! I need not say more about this criteria. Lack of Loyalty has sank many a ship..........this is one that I am very particular about these days. If I am to commit to a working relationship with anyone, I expect that person to commit to the relationship in a like manner. Since the Partners Program commits to many different people, all with the Betterment of the Breed in mind, preservation of the entire program is important. An individual within the program, needs to be able to maintain the proper decorum to be representative of the mission: Betterment of the Breed, first and foremost. So, for those folk that giving their "word" still means something, like in the good old days, then this is the place to come and share our passion and expertise on the breed, where together we can make a difference for the Betterment of the Breed.

“ We are totally new to show dogs ." "We are beginners"  "I have a few dogs"  "I have been breeding Labradors for a while now" Say no more, in the last 36 years with Labradors I have been down all these roads myself. These are statements that repeat themselves countless times by E-mail, at the dog shows and by phone from hundreds of interested people a year. The only difference with my experiences is that the levels of communications were in the dark ages back in the 70's and 80's when I first started with Labradors. Also, to be honest, there were very few breeders with the capacity or expertise to offer all that is offered through our Partners Program. So it makes no difference at what level anyone is right now to be able to take advantage of the different programs that comprise the Partners Program. We have people join us that are just getting started and we several breeders that have been into Labradors for 20 years or more. There are several people that have been with the program a decade or more, while we have several that just started out with a "show puppy". All have one several things in common: Love for the breed An interest in learning Joining a winning program All for the betterment of the breed

“ I am a bit confused about the different type of kennels and breeders. What is a "backyard breeder",  a "hobby breeder" a "show breeder, a "Champion breeder" ?” I am as confused as you are! Anyone can buy a dog and make up a kennel name and be in business all in the same day. Worst yet, they can set up a website and make any claims they want about their dogs, their activities and their accomplishments , be it true or not and actually get away with it as there is no policing any of these rogue sites and breeders . Buying a dog is truly a Buyer Beware situation. If there were any type of regulations regarding the types of breeders and kennels, here would be my suggestions to the regulating entity. To be listed as a BREEDER the registrant must provide proof that they have an understanding of the breed standard for that breed that they are perpetuating. That the breeding stock is registered with an industry accepted, authentic registration service (AKC, UKC, CKC, UK KC or other acceptable entity) and that they are in good standing with those organizations. That the breeding stock has the minimum clearances for the breed (OFFA, CERF and the like). That registration papers are provided with each puppy and that written  guarantees are also provided with each puppy. A SHOW BREEDER must be able to prove that their breeding stock has been shown and has actually won points or certificates at a real dog show against real competition. A CHAMPION BREEDER must have produced a champion of their own breeding. A FIELD BREEDER must prove that they are actively engaged in Hunt Test or Field Trials. Merely having a fieldy-looking Labrador does not constitute a FIELD BREEDER, nor does having attended a dog show constitute a SHOW BREEDER. Buying a champion dog does not make a person a CHAMPION BREEDER. These are accomplishments that have to be earned and not simply self-attributed. If I were in the market for a television, I certainly would not want to purchase it from a backyard sale, nor from someone selling as a hobby. I would go to the most professional establishment in my area. Likewise, if you are in the market for a puppy, you should research for the most qualified BREEDER, with the highest credentials, guarantees and knowledge about the breed.   I just purchased a pick of the litter "show quality puppy" What should I expect at the dog shows with this dog? Your expectations can be no higher than the success rate that the breeders that you obtained the dog from have achieved themselves! If you purchased a puppy from someone that doesn't show or has never championed a dog themselves, how could you expect anything different from a dog that they sell! The "pick of a litter" is totally meaningless if the parents are "run of the mill quality". The odds are so against any puppy from mediocre parents achieving any success as a show dog, that you would be better of buying lottery tickets!   The quality of the dog is the direct result of the person behind the kennel.

Below you will find examples of the questions I receive on a daily basis from interested individuals from all over the world. Click on the hyper linked Questions below and it will take you to the individual Answers that follow below all the questions. For health and nutrition questions, please visit our www.labradorwell.com website.

1. Are your puppies AKC registered and do you use other registries? 2. What are the prices on your puppies? 3. Do you sell on Limited Registration or Open Registration? 4. Do you provide guarantees on your puppies? 5. Do You ship your puppies out of state? Out of the country? 6. How long have you been into Labradors? 7. How many litters do you have a year? 8. Why is there such a difference in price between Labrador breeders? 9. What makes you the #1 breeders in Florida? 10. How many champions have you bred? 11. Why do you handle Labradors from other breeders? 12. Do you participate in other competitions other than AKC shows? 13. Do you use outside stud dogs in your breeding program? 14. How does a person join your Partners Program? 15. Do you show at all-breed dogs shows and at specialty dog shows? 16. Which do you consider to be your best dog ever? 17. Do you only breed yellows? 18. How does a person interested in showing obtain one of your show puppies? 19. If someone purchases a Labrador from you, do they have to join your Partners Program?

1. Yes, all our puppies come with AKC Puppy Registration papers. We also have our dogs registered with the UCI International organization, in order to show outside the country. I understand that there are numerous registry services offering certificates for litters that can not be registered with the AKC. There are also a couple of legitimate, alternate registries that offer obedience, agility, field, herding, conformation and other breed-related events. The value of "registration papers" are only worth what the registering organization's merits are and the value to the breeds they represent. Back to Q1

2. We breed exclusively for show purposes. All our litters are planned to produce the next generation of show puppies. Those puppies are sold with Full, Open registration as "SHOW POTENTIAL" for $1500/$1800 plus stud services back from the males and $1500/$1800 for females puppies with 1 puppy back from a future litter. These Show Potential puppies come with the most extensive Puppy Package ever offered by a breeder. Click the following hyperlink to read up on the Show Potential Package offered by Chambray Labradors. Puppy Placement Program Those puppies from a show litter that do not have the potential to be competitive in the show ring are sold with the AKC's Limited Registration for $1250/$1350. They also come with a limited owners package, also listed at the previous hyper linked page. Back to Q2

3. All puppies that have show potential are sold with an Open, Unlimited Registration and we stand behind each and every puppy sold as Show Potential. For more information on our Show Guarantee, email us at labs@chambraylabradors.com . Puppies that don't have the competitive nature for the conformation ring, will be placed with the AKC's Limited Registration, however we also back these puppies with amenities, guarantees and training packages not found anywhere else. Back to Q3

4. Yes, all our puppies come with extensive guarantees. Please click on the following hyperlink to read in detail about  those guarantees. They are provided online for all to see and keep as records.  Guarantees  Back to Q4

5. We have shipped to many states and to foreign countries. All puppies shipped are 2 months of age and have had all the appropriates vet. exam and vaccinations. Back to Q5

6. I obtained my first Labrador Retriever back in 1969 and had my first litter in 1973. 35 years later the passion and love for the breed glows brightly, as my entire life is devoted to all aspects of the breed, from raising the occasional litter to training hundreds of Labradors a year. Today, we have the distinction of being the #1 breeder of owner/handled champions from the state of Florida. Back to Q6

7. Since 1973, I have had about 50 litters of Labrador puppies or about an average of less than 2 per year. Since 1998, we have had 13 litters with that many champions produced in the same time period. Today, together with the Partners Program which encompasses about 20 co-breeders, owners and exhibitors, we are averaging 3 litters a year. Back to Q7

8. There are thousands of Labrador Breeders across the country. A search on Google or any other search engine will bring up an endless array of kennel names bearing "Labradors" as the suffix. Among those countless names are all types of people breeding for all types of reasons. The quality (or lack of) of puppies is as endless as the names advertising themselves as Labrador breeders. At my training facility, I see the results of buying puppies based on the "lowest price" that the buyer could find. It is sometimes sad to see these puppies grow up with all kinds of conformational deviations, not to mention the physical problems encountered when breeders have no regards for conformational quality, clearances and temperament in their pursuit for monetary gains. The prospective puppy buyer should not use the criteria of price as the determining factor of whom they buy the puppy from. The prospective puppy buyer should demand to see OFA and eye clearances of the puppy's parents, they should demand to have written guarantees to cover any health or genetic problems that might be encountered as the puppy grows. Yes, there are differences in the prices that breeders charge for their puppies, but as the old saying goes, "In the end, you get what you pay for" Back to Q8

9. In every competitive endeavor there is a #1, that is the nature of competition, you have winners and you have losers. In baseball, the slugger that belts out the most homeruns in a year is the "home run king". In football, the runner that that rushes for the most yardage in a year is the Top Rusher.  For dog breeders, the one with the most home-bred champions is the Top Breeder, the one with the Top Labrador could also claim Top Status, the one that wins the most Best of Breeds can justify the claim, the one that wins the most at the dog shows might also lay claim to Top Breeder. In Florida, Chambray Labradors is all of the preceding. Anyone can claim anything, proving the claims is another thing. Our motto is "SUCCESS IS MEASURED BY RESULTS" and we document each and every claim with verifiable statistics.   In Florida, Chambray Labradors is the #1 Breeder of Owner/Handled Home-Bred Champions with 19 AKC champions and 22 International champions. No other breeder has bred more champions than our kennel, meet our champions at Wall of Champions . Another criteria that might be used to indicate the ranking of a breeder at the dog shows, might be the ranking of their dogs. #1 Labrador In Breed From Florida For the 2004 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Invitational Am/Nat Ch Chambrays Twist of Fate is the #1 Labrador from the state of Florida, another #1 ranking for Chambray. #1 Labrador In Sporting Groups From Florida  The DOG NEWS Top Ten Rankings for the Sporting Groups, Am/Int Ch Chambrays Mad About CGC  is ranked #11 in the country and #1 in Florida, yet another 1st. The Most Wins At the Florida Dog Shows, our record for winning is incomparable, see the 2004 Dog Show results .  Back to Q9

10. This is a major bench mark question from hundreds of emails that I receive. Most of those asking feel that the number of champions, somehow defines the quality of the dogs produced. Well, for the record, there have been 19 home-bred Chambray champions, plus another 6 Labs that were bought or were accepted into the handling programs that have been titled by Chambray. What makes this number of champions so special, is that they were all owner/trained and handled. That is a state record for Florida. We have also titled more International champions than anyone else in the state, with 22 International champions in the last 2 years alone. Back to Q10

11. Besides being top breeders, we have raised the bar for competition in the conformation ring with training, conditioning and handling at the highest level. As part of the Partners Program, we bring in top-notch, high quality Labradors from reputable breeders and provide all our services to those dogs. This is all done with the "Betterment of the Breed in mind". Back to Q11

12. Yes, we are involved in many other events, including obedience, working certificates, the AKC's Canine Good Citizen program, UCI International Shows and tracking tests. We also sponsor the South East Florida Labrador Rescue and Relocation Project and the Paws With A Cause organization. Back to Q12

13. With the advent of shipping semen overnight from almost anywhere in the world, the ability to procure the absolute best stud dogs has become paramount in the quest for leaps and bound improvement to our gene pool. Of even greater importance, is the use of the Internet to acquire information on stud dogs and what they are producing right now! We no longer have to wait 8 or 10 years to see what a dog is capable of producing, now we see what a dog can produce before he is even 2 years old!! Our carefully selected females are paired up with compatible stud dogs to produce world-class puppies. Back to Q13

14. There are several ways to join the Partners Program. Most people enter Partners Program when they purchase a Show Potential Puppy and choose to participate in the various programs offered for the Betterment of the Breed. Some members are participating with a Labrador that they obtained from a top kennel and now want the best in conditioning, training and handling for their dog. There are some established breeders that have joined in order to be part of a winning program and bring about improvement and titles to their kennels. Back to Q14

15.Since 1985 and prior to 2001 we stayed mostly in the Florida area and had not traveled outside to either all-breed or to specialties. In 2001, the South Florida Labrador Retriever Club held its inaugural specialty and we supported the club with 25 of our Labradors there. As one of the founders of the SFLRC back in 1989, we have supported the entries each year that the club has been sanctioned to hold the event. Today, we travel into Georgia and South Carolina and show dogs at as many all-breeds that we can travel to. We hope to be attending the Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club's specialties, now that they have moved away from the same weekend as the SFLRC event. Back to Q15

16. This is one of the most asked question that I receive from show breeders and exhibitors. As a breeder, I have been very fortunate to have had numerous bred-by dogs that were exceptional as described by the breed standard and they were also very successful as show dogs by earning their titles. I would have to mention one of our first champions, Ch Chambrays Indian Summer (1993) and her son Ch Chambrays Caleb (1995), followed by Caleb's grandson, Ch Chambrays Franco  as being among the exceptional dogs from our kennel. The top dog from Chambray has to be Summer's granddaughter, Ch Chambrays Chisholm Chancey CGC who had a brilliant show career with 9 Best of Breeds and 5 Group Placements PLUS, her contributions as a brood bitch will be hard to match, as she is the dam of 4 AKC champions. She also has 5 International champions to her credit. One of her daughters, Karley is ranked #1 from all Labradors in Florida in the 2004 Eukanuba Championship and her other daughter, Maddie is ranked the #1 Labrador in the Sporting Groups in Florida. Back to Q16

17. Great question! People assume that I only breed for yellow and that all our champions are yellows. Well, the truth be told, my favorite color in Labradors is the traditional black! Plus we have 2 black champions on our Wall of Fame, Ch Chambrays Silver Storm and Ch Chambrays Princess Kenya and we have 1 chocolate champion, Ch Chambrays Duchess. We now have several young black boys and girls that will be vying for points at the dog shows. Back to Q17

18. My sole purpose in breeding is to produce top-of-the-line, show competitive Labradors. Unlike other breeders, I do not keep the best from each litter, rather I find prospective show homes for these elite puppies. I want my best produce to go out to the dog shows and win! So much so, that I back these Show Potential puppies with a replacement guarantee if they do not turn out to be show competitive!!!!! I also include the most comprehensive amenities, guarantees and training package found anywhere in the world, plus we even offer our services in handling those dogs to their title. So, I will place the best, I will guarantee them to be show competitive, I will provide a complete owners package and I will even handle the dogs to be winners. Back to Q18

19. You have a choice. When I first started with Labradors back in 1969, there were not too many places to go to learn about the breed, showing or training. It was every man for himself or woman for herself. It took me years to really get going. I made many mistakes. I went backwards more often than forward. I vowed that if someday I was in a position to make a difference with the breed, that if I could help those to not make the mistakes that I made and waste the years that I did going through the learning process, well...... that's what the Partners Program is all about! Helping beginners, intermediates and even working with advanced hobbyist for the betterment of the breed. To avoid the many mistakes made by those that have no guidance so that the breed prospers. 1969 to 2005 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! So you have a choice when you purchase one of our puppies. You may draw on the 35 years experience with Labradors and get as much from the program as you need or as little as you need. Back to Q19

We have a total "open door" policy. Our commitment to the breed extends way beyond those puppies we produce. Our programs embrace Labradors from other breeders near and far. This we call the Partners Program for the Betterment of the Breed.