(that is an electric flea collar on the yellow pup in case you are wondering!)

    Since 1988 we have been producing AKC, English -build  Labradors (stocky, blocky, large blocky heads)  for family, show, and field. Labs are a wonderful breed, and we are proud to be a part of their history. We are determined to stay a small, private breeder so that each dog and each puppy can be socialized to be  their best  in the show ring, in the field, or as your fireside companion.  We proudly present the consummate English Labrador.  Our reputable breeding program strictly follows the guidelines of the National Labrador Retriever Club ethical standards of breeding.   All of our labs have sweet, quiet, teachable temperaments which has endeared the breed to so many of us over the years. High Intellect is also a goal of our breeding. We are proud to have had many of our pups enter the search and rescue forces all over the eastern US, and to have been excellent drug detection dogs for many police officers, and have helped in large efforts, including 9/11. Some have gone on to be great hunting dogs, and others as much loved "couch potatoes" , baby -sitters, and family companions. Our dogs are blessed with calm intelligence and a "you walk on water" devotion. All pups are from champion lines and mostly of British origin, sometimes 1st generation U.K imports. Some field champions are in our lines, but they are still of English stock. Championships include conformation, agility, obedience, some field (after all...Life is too short to hunt with an ugly dog!), and some companion dogs and therapy dogs. Although our dogs are gorgeous to look at...the most important ingredient in our breeding program is TEMPERAMENT!  (we never keep anything that has anything less than a "perfect temperament"...so do not ask us "which litter has the best temperament"...if they did not have flawless temperament, we would NOT be breeding them.)

Some ask "do you only breed dogs for show??" The answer is no, we continue to try to produce the "all purpose" labrador, retaining its natural hunting instinct, and retrieving abilities. Its just that we ALSO concentrate on temperament, conformation (structure!), and sound genetic health clearances as well. This means our dogs could compete in "show" in either the conformation ring, field trials, agility, or obedience...any area you wish to enter them in...or they will perform for you at home in whatever capacity you need them too. They are well rounded.

We are best known in the conformation ring, due to the stunning looks of our labs, with lots of bone, substance, movement, blocky heads, short, stocky build, thick coat, and otter tail.

Our facility is 100% AKC approved, and they visit and inspect us every two years.  

The AKC is still the GOLD STANDARD of dog breed registries. If you run into any other (i.e.ACA, or similar), you can be 99% sure the breeder/kennel was inspected by the AKC, at some point in time, and was suspended (over the last 4 years the AKC has inspected every single breeder of AKC pups in the US, and continues to inspect everyone every 2-4 years!). Therefore, these offenders, run to these made up registries for those who are no longer allowed to participate in the AKC, either due to inhumane conditions, shoddy record keeping, or other inappropriate conditions for the breeding of dogs. We read about literally dozens, every month in the AKC Gazette, that get suspended each month. Hundreds of kennels a year.

    Health Guarantee and Clearances: Adult dogs at Endless Mt. Labradors are cleared for genetic defects including eyes (CERF) and hips (OFA), and are conscientiously bred to eliminate other genetic defects such as epilepsy, cardiac problems, cancer, and allergies. All pups come with a full written health guarantee which covers ALL genetic and congenital defects ..."from nose to tail".   X-rays  on our adults are evaluated by a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist at the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.  All eyes on our adults  are cleared by a Veterinary Opthalmologist for CERF evaluation.   Our stud dogs, because of their impact on the breed, also have their hearts cleared for any hereditary heart disease by a board certified veterinary cardiologist by color doppler and echocardiogram. (this is not something we see often in the breed, but we go this extra mile to insure it stays that way!)  We do more genetic clearances than any breeder you will find.  This insures you have a healthy, sound family member for years to come.  It may also save you literally thousands of dollars in vet bills you may have otherwise spent trying to get a "cheaper" lab.  You can pay up front for a sound dog, or you can pay MORE  later...that is what I always say...and LATER, you would pay more... if you are talking hip replacements or anything like that...(Gee, I wish they'd given me a "head to toe" guarantee when my daughter was born!)

We do our best to produce quality puppies based on health, temperament, and conformation to the breed standard. We realize that not all dogs will be shown; therefore, we believe that health and temperament are extremely important when selecting a pair to breed. That's why we obtain clearances on our breeding dogs, prior to mating, and only breed gentle, affectionate dogs. We research the pedigrees, health and temperament (when possible) on our breeding dogs, at least 4 generations back, to minimize the chance of any faults being passed on to the offspring. However, pedigree alone, nor being AKC registered, does not insure a good dog. Each dog must be evaluated on its own merits, and according to the AKC breed standard.

We only build our breeding on the best bloodlines in the world. Along with our own excellent bloodline, our lines include Dickendall, Hyspire, Lobuff, Willcare, Boradors, Labradale, HenningsMill, Erin Hill, Carowby, Belquest, Snowden Hill, LorAl, and Lubberline, Tabitha, and many others...

Breeding is more than just mating a male and female. It is about choosing the right male to breed to the female to improve the line, for the betterment of the breed. It is a daily learning process filled with constant research into genetics, structure, temperament, and natural ability to name a few. It is about keeping up with the latest medical advances and research, talking with other reputable breeders, looking for trends - good and bad.

Don't be fooled by the word "breeder." There are a lot of amateurs who call themselves breeders. It doesn't take expertise to mate dogs; they can do it on their own. It does take time, hard work, and perseverance to consistently produce better quality dogs. This is why we only allow breeding rights to other serious-minded breeders. (see our "how to choose a labrador" page...these questions will trip up 9 in 10 breeders who call themselves "breeders", when, in fact, they are just "breeding dogs" and producing puppies!)

You should be comfortable with your breeder. We will be talking to you and asking you questions before we place one of our puppies with you; so you should feel free to ask us questions too. Please read through the entire website...you will get an education on labradors, and will find out all the details about us, the breeder. Not reading our website, actually, could open you to making many mistakes when making this, one of the biggest purchases and committments of a lifetime. Afterall, you have to live with this dog for as many as 16 years! It will be your canine family member for years to come. I commend you for doing your homework regarding this decision.

Although I feel it should be a "given" that all pups come with first puppy shots and have been wormed...many of you still ask. A health record will be issued including such information for your vet. All pups have their initial 5-way vaccines, wormings, and are vet-checked. All litters are whelped in my house, with me by the mother's side the entire time, ensuring proper socialization from the moment of birth.   Pups are monitored daily for health and personality development, and are well socialized (with special help from my 11 yr old daughter, Olivia,  and many friends helping!!!). Our pups are raised in a home/family setting and are handled on a regular basis.Working from home affords us the pleasure of spending the majority of the day in the company of our cherished Labradors.  Our pups are sent home with detailed instructions, as well as a health record with all vaccines and wormings noted. 

 We love to stay in touch with our new "grand-pups" over the years, and many of you will become extended family!

    We breed our dogs in a meticulous home environment in the serene surroundings (2000 acres +) of the rural Endless Mountains, and we have a family relationship with each dog.  Although we have a real estate holding/investment company, our passion and lives are with our labs. When you approach our property you will be entering our "lab utopia" , up here on top of the world, with a 360 degree view of the mountains and surrounding farmland...our HOME, the place we love to be most... You will meet and get to know the mother and/or father of your puppy, and the puppy’s siblings when you come to make your selection. We want to be involved in the process of helping you select a puppy that is perfect for your family, your lifestyle and your home. Please do not be offended if I ask as many questions as you do of me, as I am responsible for the future of our pups. This is, and will remain, a shared responsibility and trust between breeder and owner.

Additionally we start very early building the health and immune system of the babies which actually starts with a strict regimen the mommies are put on while in heat, and continued through breeding, whelping and weaning. The puppies also start an immune building regiment the day they are born, which continues through delivery and ownership by the client, adding to the health and soundness of each pup. 

    Before purchasing a pup, please understand the commitment that you are accepting, it takes time, patience, work, and most of all LOVE.

        Limited vs. Full Registration:  All pups are sold with limited AKC registration papers (pets),  unless you specify you want a Full registration... if you wish to have the option to breed.  They are STILL AKC registered if they are on a limited registration, their offspring just cannot be registered unless you specify so, and we mark the registration as FULL so the offspring may be registered as well, if that is what you wish. If you wish to have a full registration on your puppy, we of course want to have some input on which dog that would be, and would also like to have input when it comes time to breeding, as we ultimately care about the preservation of the breed itself.

    We hold our breeding to a higher standard than most, therefore, you will find we also hold our new puppy owners to a high standard. Please be prepared to care for a puppy to your best ability with high quality food and supplement, and provide the best environment possible for your puppy to thrive and live a long, healthy life.

Can we visit your kennel?? Of course!!!!! We do kennel visitations on select Saturdays. So call ahead for an appointment. We are working on a "tour" for you on our site, as well, as many of you live too far to travel to just "visit", since you may be flying in to get a pup, or driving 6-12 hours, so check out our "contact us" page on this site (bottom) for a little online tour of our buildings and grounds, house, etc.

In the role of "inspector" that I have played for many years, I have visited many kennels in my 22 years of breeding dogs. Just a "note" on this, a difficult subject to breach, but nonetheless, a necessary one to be honest about. Don't be fooled by visiting a kennel and they say "we don't allow anyone to walk in our kennel for "sanitary reasons" and you may be carrying disease on you. First of all, only "bubba breeders" ever told me this. They were literally afraid to let me see the unsanitary, terrible conditions inside the kennel...small little runs, terrible urine and feces smell, runs that are filthy, dogs that are shaggy looking, flies swarming all over dogs, puppies (because of not using proper fly control or not picking up poop regularly) Now, I'm only being honest. When touring the some of the BEST kennels in the country, I even found these conditions. So in choosing to NOT model myself after these kennels, I have chosen to always have my pups IN MY HOUSE, and my dogs in large, excercise runs, where they play and romp and get excercise like dogs should every day. They are groomed and clean, and treated like members of our family. They are not "run dogs" that pace and bark out of boredom. Now, don't get me wrong, we are very diligent when it comes to being careful who visits our kennels, to protect our dogs...BUT, you may walk freely around our kennels. We wash, and disinfect 2 times a day. And generally, we don't have "tire kickers" visiting our kennel who just visited 2 other kennels before walking into our kennel, and therefore, don't have to worry about this transfer of infection (we know each visitor, and most only want a pup from us, they are not "shopping around", and by the time they visit our kennel we either know this or have asked). We are pleased if you offer to take your shoes off before entering our kennel, or disinfecting them on the way in and way out (we have a shallow tub by door to make this easy) We do not let our puppies be handled by outsiders until their immune systems are fully developed, and they have had their first shots.

    Reservations: Because our pups are in great demand, most have deposits on them and are sold before they are born or soon after. It is wise to reserve early after reviewing all of our kennel information and data on each particular litter. You may request pictures via email of the parents of each litter, and the pups. You may choose a litter, and color and gender of the pup. We require a small, non-refundable deposit of $95 when your reservation is placed (Visa/MC) and the balance (of course) is not due until the pup is picked up at 7-8 wks. old. We schedule people to pick out their pup AT 7-8 wks old in the order in which their deposit was received.  Please call ahead or email us for pricing on the particular litter you are interested in.  Our "pets" may be priced slightly different than our "show dogs".  

 The deposit is refundable if what you reserve is not produced, or it is fully transferable to the next available puppy of your desire. Please enjoy the web site which was created to assist you with this all too important decision of adding a new family member. You will find information on how to go about choosing a breeder that is right for you, as well as information on how to go about selecting a puppy, what we have planned over the upcoming months, what mommies are expecting soon, letters of reference, and many, many fun and exciting pictures and labrador information.

Thanks for visiting, and please enjoy our website!!!

We are a Pennsylvania state licensed kennel, and are also regularly inspected by the AKC, and in excellent standing with both! We also have a membership in the Labrdor Retriever Club of the Potomac, one of the oldest, largest Labrador Clubs in the US.

A percentage of dollars from every puppy sale goes to our local Humane Society and Animal Shelter!!! We want to "give back!" (for every "planned"/'wanted' puppy, there are plenty of homeless and unwanted pets...we want to help this issue in our country)

Above:  "Labrador Lake", otherwise known as  "Puppy Pond!"/   The Stanley Family (above)

Above: our home, below: our brand new "state of the art" kennel!

Below, our large exercise yards and kennel in the background!

 

(above) Doesn't every porch need one of these???? (porch ornament)

 

Jonathan Lovin' on his Labby!        ...and me in my most relaxed state of mind...puppy in arms...Donna

We are now in our brand new location!!!!!

 

Endless Mt. Labradors at...

 Aspen Hall

...a dream come true for us as we have moved to our brand new location... to a lush, wooded 102 acres.  Aspen Hall  is our new  Southern Colonial  home,  with an all new "state of the art" Kennel.  We had everything custom built with our Labradors in mind.  You will find us surrounded by 900 acres of scenic farmland in the heart of the Endless Mountains.  And as you arrive, you will drive though a 55 yr old pine plantation,  that culminates in a  150 year old, tree-lined, historic drive leading up to the new estate home.  As you can see, the "southern belle" in me won out in the end when choosing the home plans!---Donna

       
Come back and visit often!!!!
(as expressed by our little "waving puppy"!  I've heard of "pointers"...but this one is amazing!!!LOL!

Buyer Beware: When purchasing a pup from a breeder, you need to ask some very important questions. 90% of professional breeders (especially ones that show their dogs!!!) these days are starting to add "fine print" at the END of the sale (springing it on you at the last minute, or trying to fudge what they are actually doing). Ask if there is a spay/neuter contract (some will REQUIRE you to spay or neuter by a certain age...too early...therefore stunting the growth of your dog, not allowing it to reach its full maturity and stature....a vet won't tell you this...they only follow the mantra ,'spay/nueter all dogs to cut down on unwanted puppies, and dogs who end up in the humane society'...well intentioned...but they do not give the owners the pros and cons for spaying early)

In addition: Ask if you are obligated to breed the dog, and at what age, and do you TRULY own this dog??? Some will say "oh, we want to have breeding rights to the dog..." which then flatters the buyer, makes them feel they got a great dog, then the poor new owners come to find out that the breeder can pick up this dog at any time, for any length of time, using it for stud service. What you have is a family, whose canine family member is taken out of its home at any whim of the breeder, with little children crying that they miss their dog...this sounds crazy, but I have run into sooo many families that this has happened to....it is VERY common.

What is actually happening is, you don't own the dog, you essentially co-own it, and may never actually have any say in anything you ever do with your dog, unless you have written permission from the breeder. This is a CONTROL issue on the part of breeders, founded in greed. Be CAREFUL, ask for the contract BEFORE picking up the pup. Do NOT enter into any agreement where you do not have FULL ownership of your dog. Do not accept a puppy with the promise that "the registration papers will be delivered in a month or so....(they are going to fill it out with them as the co-owner, then send it to you. At that point you have no recourse.)

Endless Mt. Labradors is a responsible breeder who TRUSTS its puppy owners, post- sale, because we screen very carefully. We also feel that you should have say in the dog YOU are caretaking. You, the family who keeps, nourishes, and loves the dog. You, and you ALONE should own your dog. We carefully place each dog in appropriate homes, based on questionnaires, extensive questions, and interviews with our future puppy owners.

We cannot be God, and we will not try to CONTROL you or your dog after the sale. You and your conscience are responsible at that point.

******Also: CAUTION: beware of breeders that ask for LARGE deposits ($200 or more) ASK for references before giving this much of a deposit!!!. Some of them will NOT return your deposit to you, even if they don't have a pup for you. This is becoming more and more the norm. There are even scams now where people "pose as a reputable breeder", make up a make-believe breeding, take your deposit, and they are gone. Be VERY careful!!!*******

What Other Lab Breeders Can't Claim !

OFA CERTIFIED CLEARANCE Heart EIC Clearance (cleared for Exercise Induced Collapse) OFA CERTIFIED CLEARANCE Hips OFA CERTIFIED CLEARANCE Elbows OPTIGEN tested to eliminate genetic eye defects, including PRA found in labs. NARC Clearance to eliminate forms of narcolepsy CERF tested to eliminate genetic eye defects (retinal folds, cataracts, etc) TEMPERAMENTS - constantly evaluated and re-evaluated on a regular basis by official AKC judges, and Labrador breeder/judges, all over the country, to keep us always accountable to be producing the BEST all around Labrador anyone could just die for!

( please note: the piano music on this page is only there because it reflects so much of who we are. I am a musician, and my pups grow up listening to piano music like this all of the time. We fill our home and lives with peaceful, accoustic music.)

"He is your Friend, your Partner, your Defender...your Dog, He will be yours, faithful and true..."

Just a reminder...all images on this site are the property of Endless Mt. Labradors, and can not be used without permission.