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PUPPIES

"Some days you're the dog; some days you're the hydrant." -- Unknown

Puppies must be picked up at Deep Run Farm in Goldvein Virginia.
Airline shipping for puppies continues to provide challenges, so for the safety of your new puppy please plan to come to pick him or her up in person.
We are grateful for your interest in a Deep Run Farm. Do not hesitate to call 540-752-4888 if we can be of assistance.

Our Labrador puppies are bred to give you the best possible Labrador pup that money can buy. If you want a hunt or field test dog, hunter/companion dog, obedience, agility, search and rescue dog, that can be your special friend and companion, a Deep Run puppy will be just right for you.

Read our commentary about responsible breeding

Our puppies are bred to provide you with a pup free of genetic defects, pleasing in appearance, and intelligent with a good attitude for learning. To the best of our knowledge, our breeding stock is free of common hereditary defects such as hip and elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, central retinal atrophy, cataracts, and thyroid disease as well as Exercise Induced Collapse, Centronuclear Myopathy, Retinal Dysplasia and Oculoskeletal Dysplasia.

When genetic tests are available for hereditary diseases, we usually have our dogs tested by an approved laboratory.

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We now know that some of these diseases, previously perceived as hereditary, are influenced more by rearing, feeding, and neutering programs (See article Study Shines Spotlight On Neutering) than previously thought. Also a Great Health Article. We use the most current guidelines for nutrition and environment to give our pups the best possible start. We provide you with essential information on nutrition, body scoring and health care so you can take over when you get your puppy to provide an optimum environment.

We have been breeding Labradors for twenty years at this location, over 40 years in all and have faith in our breeding program, because it is backed by experience, education, and application.

"May we always have a young one full of promise to admit us to those places of wonderment only permissible while in the company of a Labrador" - Gene Hill from the epilogue of Richard's History of the Labrador.

See Customer - Letters and photos from satisifed owners of puppies and trained retrievers. Don't miss the entertaining letter about Hawk's Journey, a 5 1/2 month old lab on his first duck hunt.

Ever wonder how we raise our puppies to be so well adjusted and to have a 'head start' on retrieving? Read a detailed account about how we care for our puppies in

A Dog's Life at Deep Run Farm

About the parents

All breeding stock have OFA certified hips (excellent or good) and OFA certified elbows. A Veterinary Ophthalmologist certifies eyes free of hereditary disease. See our FAQs for information about OFA, CERF and PennHIP.
Sires are always titled dogs with top quality pedigrees.
Dams are working retrievers, titled, or in training for a title.

About the puppies

Puppies are born and raised in our home and are well socialized from day one.
Dewclaws are removed & pups are wormed and vaccinated.
To activate your puppy's microchip, go to activate the chip
Puppies are introduced to crate training, collar, leash, and basic obedience. We also introduce them to pigeons and water (weather permitting) before they leave.
Puppies have 24-hour canine medical attention from Phyllis, the resident veterinarian.
See the Letters and Photos from satisfied puppy owners.

See our Scrapbook - Cherished photos from our customers and Deep Run.

Most puppies are sold before they are old enough to leave, so we recommend a deposit as soon as you decide on a litter. If you come to pick up your pup and don't find him or her suitable, your deposit will be immediately refunded or transferred to another litter.

We feel we cannot safely ship puppies unaccompanied in the current climate of the pandemic. If you are willing to fly in to pick up your puppy and use a carry on pet carrier to return home with your puppy, that will work.
In general, however, we prefer for you to pick up your puppy.

If you decide you want one of our puppies, please see our Puppy Adoption Questionnaire so that we can help you select a puppy to suit your lifestyle.

Credit cards are accepted for all transactions. (MC, VISA, AMEX)
A 5% processing fee will be added to the invoice if using a credit card. We also accept cash and checks.

Please visit the Midwest Crates website for excellent tips on purchasing the proper size of crate for your new puppy or current pet, as well as some guidelines for proper crate training.
A crate trained puppy is calm and comfortable in his own crate. Consider it a haven, not a jail.

Watch your Deep Run puppy grow... If you are fortunate enough to have reserved a pup from a Deep Run litter, you can see updated puppy photos after the litter is reserved.

Scroll down to our litters

"Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog." -- Franklin P. Jones

Litter information is current as of
Thursday, 18-May-2023 10:39:29 EDT

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Deep Run In The Money, MH QAA
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Deep Run Just Jessy, MH QAA QA2
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Black and Yellow American Bred Labrador Retriever Puppies Born March 16, 2023
One black boy pup available, ready to go now!

Bingo
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Bingo is a big black handsome All American Field Bred dog. He is an amazing marker, and a bold and stylish working dog. Bingo turned two in October 2015.
His sire, NAFC FC AFC Cody's Cut a Lean Grade, 2011 National Amateur Field Champion and sire of 2012 NAFC Paddle Creek's Pack Your Grip and 2015 NFC AFC Keeno's Gizmo.
Bingo is a sweet and affectionate dog, possesses boundless enthusiasm and the sparkle that makes him a delight to train. Bingo completed his Senior Hunter Title with five consecutive passes and went of to quickly finish his Master Title.

Bingo will continue his training and will be running in Qualified All Age stakes.
Bingo is OFA Good, OFA Elbows, CNM and EIC Clear, and eyes clear. OFA Patellas, OFA Cardiac and Full Dentition.

Here is a link to Bingo's OFA page

Jessy
(click for large picture) Jessy is a lovely yellow petite female who is a sweet and loving house dog and a talented competitor in the field. Jessy is a daughter of Haze (Deep Run Moondog UD RE MH QAA NDL) and Deep Run Rockette JH.
She had a fabulous Derby career, easily completed her Master Hunter title and also Qualified All Age. After raising her litter, she will return to the field in Field Trial competitions.
Jessy's eyes, cardiac, elbows, and patella are normal. EIC is clear.
Here is a copy of Jessy's OFA page.

One black male puppy is available due to a cancellation.

One black boy pup available, ready to go now. All health care current, Retrieves well, swims, ride in crate. Very well socialized.

Available black boy:

Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!

Goose Creek's Farm Gator Point Cajun, MH
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Deep Run Hot Blooded, JH
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Chocolate, All American Field Bred Born April 17, 2023

Cajun
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Cajun's description will be posted soon.

Here is a link to Cajun's OFA page

Fever
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Fever is an exceptionally talented and affectionate chocolate with excellent marking and trainability. She will be working toward her Master Hunter title after this litter.

Fever is a product of a frozen semen breeding between GMHRCH Deep Run Ride'em High MH, a son the NFC FC AFC Storm's Riptide Star, the only chocolate to ever win the National Retriever Championship.
Her mother is Shady Grove Deep Run Two Step MH.
Both parents and Fever have all health certifications as registered with the OFA.
Here is a link to Fever's OFA page
Here is a copy of Fever's OFA page.

4 chocolate girls born 4/17/23.
If you have a reservation, please call to confirm!

Pups will be ready for new homes late June.

Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!

U-GCH, U-CH Deep Run Sam Spade, JH
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Deep Run Dragonfly
All-Black, Dual Purpose Pups Due June 17, 2023

Bogie
(click for large picture) Bogie is a son of GCH CH Can CH U-GCH U CH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RE MH MHU, one of our most accomplished Labradors. Bogie is a stocky black dog with a true Labrador double coat and a very upbeat personality. He is friendly and playful, always ready for a game of fetch or a walk (or run!) around the farm.
Bogie is a handsome and engaging male who easily completed his UKC Grand Championship, and will be competing in AKC Hunt Tests next spring.
Bogie is a very solid 70 pounds blocky English build with moderate energy.
He is OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Patellas Normal, Eyes CAER (Clear), OFA Heart Clear (Echocardiogram), Full Dentition, PRA, RD Clear, EIC and CNM Clear, Clear for Dilute. CHIC 112350
See a copy of Bogie's OFA files.

Tillie
(click for large picture) Tillie is an American Field Bred dog sired by FC AFC Tucked Away at River's Edge out of Double Header Winner FC AFC Adeline Rules the Roost.
She is an outstanding marker, very well trained and will be running Hunt tests and Field Trials this year. She weighs 65 pounds, and is very affectionate. She has her OFA Clearances, CHIC # 177285.
She lives in the house and is a fine companion.

All pups will be black. I think these two parents will make lovely puppies suitable for family companions, performance or hunting/hunt test homes.

Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!

Deep Run Blizzard, JH
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Deep Run Tango, JH
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All Yellow English x American Litter Due June 19, 2023

Blizzard
English Lab
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Blizzard is a handsome 80 pound English yellow male labrador. I kept Blizzard and his litter sister Deep Run Shandy from a litter that I bred because I loved their charming personalities, typey English Labrador looks, and their happy approach to daily life. They both enjoyed their puppy training and love to swim, retrieve, and learn new things.
Blizzard finished his Junior Hunter Title in one weekend of hunt tests, with four consecutive passes. He has several conformation wins at AKC shows, but the interruption in shows caused by the pandemic ended his show career. He enjoyed being home so much I simply decided he should stay here at Deep Run.
His superior good looks, good health, and happy personality make him a joy to have at the kennel.
He is a very healthy dog, and has all his health clearances as well as his CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) certification. See a copy of Blizzard's OFA files.

Tango
(click for large picture) Tango is a golden yellow female sired by Deep Run Moondog (Haze) MH, QA2, 31 Derby Points. Her mother is a daughter of GCH CH Can CH UGCH UCH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RE MH MHU.
Tango is a friendly and biddable girl. She excels at field work and is an excellent hunting companion. She gets along with other dogs and never met a sranger.
Tango is OFA Hips Excellent, OFA Elbows Normal, CAER (OFA eyes Clear), EIC, CNM, PRA prcd,and D Locus (Silver gene) clear. She has normal Patellas, OFA Cardiac, and full dentition. Her CHIC number is 148286.
See a copy of Tango's OFA files.

For those looking for an English-American style dog for Hunting or Performance, or just like a beautiful, active Labrador companion, these pups should be perfect for you.

Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!

Interested in an older puppy or dog that is already well started on obedience and retrieving? See our Trained Dogs & Puppies with some training

Future planned litters include American Field pups, English pups and dual purpose pups in Yellow, Black and Chocolate. Check back with us often.

If you decide you want one of our puppies or want to be on the waiting list for one, please fill out Puppy Adoption Questionnaire so that we can help you select a puppy to suit your lifestyle. That is the first step in getting a Deep Run Puppy. Please call us for information at 540-752-4888.

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All DEEP RUN puppies are born in the house, have dewclaws removed, are wormed and vaccinated with the best biologicals available. Pups are handled and well socialized, introduced to the collar and leash and pigeons before they leave. Weather permitting, they are also introduced to the water. Most puppies are sold before they are old enough to leave, so we recommend a deposit as soon as you decide on a litter. If you come to pick up your pup and don�t find him or her suitable, your deposit will be immediately refunded or transferred to another litter. Please call Phyllis to discuss your special needs in a Field bred Labrador pup.

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13727 Blackwells Mill Road
Goldvein, VA 22720

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