Can Anyone Recommend a Good Breeder for Labs??

[Chiefer]

Hey Everyone,
I'm in the process of starting my search for a quality lab pup. Hips & Eye guarantee is a must and $$$$ is not an issue. I don't want to go out of state (MN) for the pup. I just had major back surgery so it will be some time in the spring---early summer when I would be able to get the pup. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated since this will be my first lab. I read some interesting reports on training and have decided on Tom Dokken??? Thanks again for any suggestions!!!!!!!!!!

[protrapper]

Good Going kennels in Bladwin WI. Owner Earl Gooding. They have a web site excellent lines. Also Cannon River Kennels. Owner Jason Domeyer. Excelent breeders and dog trainers.

[mpete54]

I would also highly recommend Good Going. We have a yellow Lab puppy from there and my dad has a black lab from there. Excellent dogs and the Goodings are great people to do business with.

Matt

[Bushwacker]

Chiefer,

You might want to check out Sauk River Labs in Osakis, MN. I am taking my pup there for training next month and I was very impressed with David Mork and his facilities. He has a stud there, Jake that I have heard great things about. These are pointing labs if that sways you one way or another, but definitely great dogs. Take a minute to look at his HSOforum. It is just the kennel name with a com. Might be worth taking a look at.

[Hossienda]

Chiefer,

I would also recommend Dave Mork of Sauk River Labs. I am getting a pup from there sometime in May out of Jake and Magic. Another friend of mine has one out of Jake and Sundance and he is a wonderful dog.

I stopped out there this weekend to see Dave and the dogs, and he is a great guy and from what I can tell runs a first class operation.

-Hossienda

[smallies24]

You have any preference as to whether it's a black, yellow or chocolate? I know a guy who just bread his lab through a championship line and found out for sure his dog was pregnant a short while ago. I have hunted over this lab and her mother. He's been breeding his dogs through the same owners for a while now and they have a very good bloodline. I have been particularily impressed with the build of their females. If you are interested I can get you the details or get his contact info.

Brian
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[Chiefer]

Thanks for all the info thus far everyone!!!! I've checked out all the sites and I must say that everyone of them has the potential. It's great to read your input on these breeders. Thanks Again Everyone.

[Long Gray Line]

I have 2 choc females left from a litter of 8. I'm surprised to have these 2 left as neither is a runt. One should end up around 60-65lbs, the other 65-75. They have outstanding bloodlines (Marathon Man, Baracuda Blue, Stormtide). You can see my add in the classified ads (AKC choc lab pups) or e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll pass along all the pedigrees, etc. I'm guaranteeing hips/eyes and both parents are OFA certified. If you want to see them and mom, it doesn't cost anything. I'm in Maple Grove.
Jeff

[Labby]

Try Alma bottom kennels just across the border in wisconsin. The owners name is Stu West he is a great guy who takes the breeding very seriously. 7 year gurantee on all of his pups. He had the best health gurantee I could find. The price is up there but his dogs are great. All dogs are breed with a pointing background. Tell him I sent you if you call him.

Derek Poshusta

[The Bronco Kid]

Chiefer

A friend of mine breeds and trains dogs. His name is Tim Melham and he owns Four Winds Kennels (between Buffalo & Monticello)
763-682-5860
763-226-3420
Tell him Jess Kline sent you. He is really a nice guy, but he will talk your ear off. I am going to be studding my dog with one of his. Look at the "Good Dogs to Come" post.

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