Since 1988 , reputable breeder of 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 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. Some field champions are in our lines. . 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 kennel is 100% AKC approved, and we are inspected every 2-4 years. We pass with flying colors.

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.

    Adult dogs at Endless Mt. Labradors are cleared for genetic defects including eyes (CERF) and hips/elbows (OFA), ACVO, and are conscientiously bred to eliminate other genetic defects such as epilepsy, PRA, heart 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 (AVCO) for CERF evaluation.   Our stud dogs, because of their impact on the breed, also started as of 2006, to 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!)  They are also, as of 2006,  cleared with Optigen, to be sure they do not carry PRA.

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. Our pups are family/hand raised 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 of her  friends and ours helping!!!). They touched and handled innumerable times each day as they become part of this great new world! 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 over the years!

    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" here on top of the world, with 360 degree veiws of the surrounding mountains and 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.  In this case, please understand if we wish to have a say in your choice of dog if you are going to breed, to ensure only the 'best of the best" are selected to influence this wonderful breed.

    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.

    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".  

Once your reservation is placed, you will also receive regular emails as the pups are growing, including pictures, so that you don't miss out on this wonderful time.

 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.

All Dogs Are Pets.....Labs Are Family". 

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

We are a Pennsylvania state licensed kennel, and also an officially approved AKC kennel, and they personally  inspect us every two years to insure we uphold all their standards for high quality in every aspect of our kennel! 

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 contribute to this issue in our country)

 

 

Above: our home

 

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

(below: Doc, Emmy, and Mia playing in our 100 acre "field of flowers" this summer!)

 

We are in our new location now!!!!

 

Endless Mt. Labradors at...

 Aspen Hall

 

...a dream come true for us as we now are at our brand new location ... a lush, wooded 102 acres.  Aspen Hall  is our new 8,000 sq. ft.  Southern Colonial  home,  with an all new,  state of the art ,  3,000 sq ft. Kennel.   We are surrounded by 900 acres of  serene, scenic farmland in the heart of the Endless Mountains.  You will arrive by driving though a pine plantation,  that culminates in a  150 year old, tree-lined, historic drive leading up to the new estate home. ( you can't see the matching kennel out back, but it is actually under construction at this time as well!!!) As you can see, the "southern belle" in me won out in the end when choosing the home plans!---Donna

A veiw from "Aspen Hall" (above)

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

 

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My brief Biography (by Donna)

Some people ask me "how did you get started doing this???" Well, as a child, I was a true dog lover, in the sense that I was never taught this by my parents, and they never let us get a dog because my sister had allergies. So I would walk around our neighborhood and visit everyone's pets, and offer to walk them for free (not even thinking anyone would ever pay you for such a thing!!!???). I was basically, everyones FREE pet sitter. My mom always said, "When you have your own place you can have as many dogs as you want!" So that is exactly what I did...I ensured that I will always and forever be surrounded by dogs. Labs to be specific. I have to admit, my husband, Jonathan, picked the breed, I loved every breed. We got our first lab in 1986, and in 1988 we had our first litter... And I've been a sucker ever since. But I thank Jonathan, to this day, for picking (what I know now is) the best breed of dog in the whole world. No other breed would I trust, implicitly, to sit by my baby's cradle, not be afraid of them ever being agressive towards any adult or child (unless someone was to hurt my daughter), and who would be loyal every day, no matter if I am in a bad mood or good mood. They are the most forgiving, adaptable dogs in the whole world.

Welcome to the world of Labradors...beware, once bitten (never literally!)...you're SMITTEN!!!

"In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the dog." Alphonse Toussenel

 

And I could not do all this without the assistence of my life partner (husband), Jonathan (below, left) , and our wonderful Kennel Manager, Jason...

 

...and my wonderful friend and office assistant, Lindy Packard.

 

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