Chocolate Lab Puppy

Labrador Retriever

Being a chocolate lab puppy is tough work! In the photo above, one of the chocolate lab puppies from our last litter takes a break and yawns for the camera.

Our lab puppy litter arrived on 03-11-07. The puppies pictured above are all in good homes.See our Available Lab Puppies page for more information. More photos of these puppies are available on our Spring Litter 2007 page. We have important information about the Dog Food Recall that you should be aware of.

Excerpt from the Labrador Retriever Standard from the AKC:
"Movement
Movement of the Labrador Retriever should be free and effortless. When watching a dog move toward oneself, there should be no sign of elbows out. Rather, the elbows should be held neatly to the body with the legs not too close together. Moving straight forward without pacing or weaving, the legs should form straight lines, with all parts moving in the same plane. Upon viewing the dog from the rear, one should have the impression that the hind legs move as nearly as possible in a parallel line with the front legs. The hocks should do their full share of the work, flexing well, giving the appearance of power and strength. When viewed from the side, the shoulders should move freely and effortlessly, and the foreleg should reach forward close to the ground with extension. A short, choppy movement or high knee action indicates a straight shoulder; paddling indicates long, weak pasterns; and a short, stilted rear gait indicates a straight rear assembly; all are serious faults. Movement faults interfering with performance including weaving; side-winding; crossing over; high knee action; paddling; and short, choppy movement, should be severely penalized."

Did you know that buying a chocolate lab puppy is not a decision to be taken lightly. Never rush through it or buy a dog on an impulse. Most importantly, don't let a breeder rush you into any decision that doesn't feel quite right. The chocolate lab puppy will be the eventual victim when you can't keep him or her because it wasn't a good match. -- Source, page 57 of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Labrador Retrievers.