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We
share our hearts and homes with Labrador Retrievers because we thoroughly enjoy the company of this intelligent, affectionate,
and incredibly comical breed. When we do breed a litter, the careful screening that we have done ensures that we are producing
puppies that will only be a benefit to this breed that we love.
We
breed only a couple of litters each year but obviously cannot keep every puppy from these litters, as those
superior puppies who are worthy of continuing our lines with only come along once in awhile. Occasionally, exceptional puppies
will be placed as show prospects into homes with an interest or experience showing dogs in conformation events... however
it is always our priority that the puppies are family member first and foremost. The majority of our puppies are sold as pets
and are placed into loving homes. Because of this, we keenly aware of the importance of breeding for superior health
and temperament - not just great looks.
We are not a commercial kennel
with puppies available on demand; our litters are carefully planned and each puppy family is screened and approved before
a reservation is made. This ensures that our puppies are only going to homes that have carefully thought out and planned
for the addition of a quality, well-bred puppy to their family. Although we do our very best to seek out only the most loving
and stable homes, we feel that the puppies will ultimately remain our responsibility for their entire lives and so we will
always be available to assist their families in any way that we can... even if that means welcoming the dog back into our
own family or finding another suitable home for it in the event that its family can no longer care for it.
We have limited the number of dogs
in our family to an amount that allows us to devote our time, love, and attention to each and every one of them. The health
and happiness of our dogs is a priority and they spend their days where they are most comfortable. The couch potatoes can
usually be found relaxing in the house or sunning themselves on the deck, more active dogs spend their days chasing birds
and bugs in large, fenced play-yards, and younger dogs play happily in the doggy playroom or backyard. But ALL of the dogs
love to splash around in Bridge Creek whenever they get a chance and we all feel very fortunate to have this beautiful
creek running through the back of our property.
We believe strongly in regular
eye examinations which are performed by a board certified canine ophthalmologist and the results are registered with CERF
(Canine Eye Registration Foundation). The Sires of our litters are also DNA tested and cleared for the gene that
causes PRA before being used in our breeding program. All dogs have their hips and elbows xrayed and these xrays are forwarded
to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for grading and certification before breeding. Bridge Creek puppies are sold
with a written guarantee of good health and genetic soundness as well as a two year written warranty on hips, elbows, and
eyes.
Although
it is a rewarding and enjoyable experience to raise a healthy litter of puppies, it can also be a phenomenal investment of
time, energy and resources. It is however a responsibility that we take very seriously and so we always ensure that one of
us is at home full-time throughout the entire eight or nine weeks that the puppies are with us. Our puppies are
born and raised in our home, with an abundance of toys, blankets, the highest quality food, fresh water, and an
impeccably clean nursery area. Weather permitting; they will also be given frequent outside play-times, where they
can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
All of our puppies
are deeply loved and well socialized before going to their new homes. Every litter is born and raised in the main living
area of our home and exposed to a variety of household sounds, environments, and experiences in preparation for the new
lives they will have with their waiting families. Raising a healthy, well-adjusted litter is imperative to us and we spend
countless hours playing with and cuddling the puppies every day, ensuring that each puppy leaves us in exceptional health,
with a loving and affectionate personality, and very well bonded to people.
Please
be advised that not all prospective purchasers live up to our high standards for pet ownership. Puppies will be sold to Approved
Homes only.
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