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 breeding program strictly follows the guidelines of the National Labrador Retriever Club ethical standards of breeding.   All our labs have sweet, quiet, teachable temperaments that 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 dog. 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.)

    Adult dogs 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. All litters are whelped (born) 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 10  yr old daughter, Olivia,  and many of her  friends helping!!!).  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. Our pups are raised in our home, (in our specially designed "puppy room" off of my office, to be exact!) and are handled by us on a regular basis.  They touched and handled innumerable times each day as they become part of our lives/family.

    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 doing 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.

    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.

 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!  We are proud to announce we passed with flying colors  this past  April , as we always do, when the AKC representative visited!!

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 homeless and unwanted pets...we want to contribute to this issue in our country)

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

Above:  a view from our facility.

 

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

 

Under Construction:

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

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

Buyer Beware: When purchasing a pup from a breeder, you need to ask some very important questions. 90% of professional breeders (especially those who 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/nueter contract (some will REQUIRE you to spay or nueter 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 happend 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 CONTOL 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).

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 quesitonnaires, 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.