Responsible Labrador Retriever Breeders DO:

*Breed in order to improve the breed and produce the best puppies they possibly can, and usually plan to keep at least one of them.

*Ask as many questions of you as you do of them.

*Show evidence of at least two or three years of serious interest in their breed.

*Breed only dogs that closely match the breed standard and are free of serious health and temperament problems.

*Tell you if they think you would be better off with another breed of dog, or no dog at all.

*Provide referrals to other breeders if they don't have anything available.

 *Provide a registration slip, and up-to-date information on shots and health history on each pup they sell.

*Honestly discuss any special problems/requirements associated with the breed.

*Offer assistance and advice on grooming, training, etc., for the life of the dog.

*If, for any reason and at any time, you cannot keep the dog, will take it back.

*Have dogs that are clean, healthy, happy, and humanely cared for

Responsible AKC lab puppies Breeders DO NOT:

*Appear overly eager to sell/"get rid of" a puppy

*Breed simply to produce puppies to sell

*Have breeding stock that consists of a "mated pair"

*Claim that all of their puppies are "show/breeding quality"

*Claim that their breed has no problems (some have fewer than others, but every breed has at least a couple)

*Sell puppies to pet stores or to anyone that they have not met/screened personally

*Sell puppies without papers (registration slip), or charge extra for papers

*Have more than one or two litters of multiple breeds

Phrases to be aware of in AKC lab Puppies breeder ads:

"Rare"--This is often because either the breeder is using the wrong term for a common trait (i.e., "teacup" for toy size) or the dogs in question have a trait that no responsible breeder would deliberately produce, either because it is not allowed or is considered a serious fault in the breed standard, and/or is associated with health problems in the breed (e.g. white Boxers and Dobermans, parti-colored Poodles, "king" Labs, lemon spotted Dalmatians, and blue-eyed Malamutes). Although it can also mean that the breed is not well known or widely recognized, it does almost always mean that the breeder expects you to pay megabucks for the privilege of owning one.

"Aggressive"--Most dogs are naturally protective, the extent depending on their breed and individual personalities. Why would anyone in their right mind deliberately breed dogs with unstable temperaments?

"Champion"--A dog becomes a breed champion by earning points defeating a specified number of other dogs of its breed in competition. A dog can have a whole wall full of blue ribbons, yet still not have earned a single point, let alone a championship title. Many ads will claim "Champion lines  BEWARE. Make sure the breeder explains how and where that title was earned.

"Grand Champion"--the AKC does not award a Grand Champion title. Some other registries do, such as the UKC, but make sure the breeder explains how and where that title was earned.

"Champion lines"--Almost all dogs have some champions in their pedigrees if you go a few generations back. Ideally, at least one parent and the majority of the dogs listed in the pedigree should have a championship or other title.

"Champion AKC lab puppies"--Dogs cannot be shown towards a championship before they are six months old. Maybe the breeder means that the parents are champions. Maybe it means that you'd be better off buying from somebody that's honest.

"OFA puppies"--OFA stands for Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, a registry that screens dogs for hip dysphasia. Dogs must be at least two years of age to be screened. If a breeder claims that any dog younger than that has OFA numbers, run!

"Show quality"--What does the breeder mean by this? Expected to finish a championship fairly easily? No disqualifying faults? Has "perfect markings and is really cute?" Make sure you understand exactly what this means before you buy. By the way, unless you are serious about breeding and showing, there is nothing wrong with a dog that is "pet quality."

"Hunting Background" --What does the breeder mean by this? Its not possible to find a lab that does not have hunting background. After all the breed was first created to fish, YES FISH, The labs job was to retrieve fishing nets in the cold European waters.

AKC Labrador Retrievers

Located in Rainier Oregon the Young's have been breeding AKC Labrador retriever  puppies, AKC Chocolate Labrador retriever  puppies, AKC Yellow Labrador retriever  puppies and AKC Black Labrador Retrievers for many years now. We've dedicated this website to our love of the AKC Labrador Retriever. Here you can see photos of the AKC yellow Labrador retriever  puppies, AKC white Labrador retriever  puppies, AKC chocolate lab puppies, and the AKC black lab puppies we currently have available. We will also refer you to a reputable AKC Labrador retriever breeder if we don't have what you're looking for. We're totally committed to our favorite dog breed, the Labrador retriever. If you're looking for more information about AKC Lab Puppies, please feel free to let us know and we'll help you in any way we can.

We're located in the Longview/Portland area, and, if necessary, we can help you arrange for shipping your new AKC Labrador Retriever Puppy - AKC black lab puppy, AKC yellow lab puppy or AKC chocolate lab puppy to you (there are additional fees required, please contact us if you would like information about shipping a Labrador puppy to your location). We strongly suggest, however, that before choosing an AKC Lab puppy that you visit the AKC Labrador Retriever breeder and get more information about the parents of the puppies (chocolate lab, black lab, yellow lab). 

Before you buy an AKC Labrador Retriever, make sure you take a look at our checklist of things you should know about a  breeder before purchasing an AKC Lab puppy.

AKC Lab puppies property laws

2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.

3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.

4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.

5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.

6. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.

7. If it just looks like mine, it's mine.

8. If I saw it first, it's mine.

9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.

10. If it's broken, it's yours.