"If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man." -- Mark Twain

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.

DDC Veterinary: DNA Services for Animals- Offers DNA tests for canine and equine species. Services include parentage, DNA genotyping, DNA banking, disease screening, and coat color prediction.

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.
    
    
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    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

"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." -- Unknown

Litter information is current as of
Thursday, 29-Aug-2024 16:22:36 EDT

We ARE OPEN for boarding.



Future planned litters include American Field pups, English pups and dual purpose pups in Yellow, Black and Chocolate. Check back with us often. We will post more information as it becomes available.

Danikk Deep Run Davey Crockett x Deep Run Rhonda (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All-English All-chocolate Litter Born May 10, 2024

Davey (click for large picture)	Danikk Deep Run Davey Crocket is a handsome chocolate English Labrador Retriever. Davey is the son of GCH CH Cedarwood Danikk Brass Tacks Danikk JH, a stunning black dog. Davey is a friendly, happy dog with classic English good looks. He currently has 2 legs toward his Junior Hunt Test Title, and plans to finish that title by year’s end. Davey is CHIC Certified #189223. He is OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, Advanced Cardiac Clearance, OFA Eyes Clear (Caer), PRA Clear, CNM, EIC, D-Locus Clear. Full Dentition and Patellas Normal.
Rhonda (click for large picture)	Deep Run Rhonda. Chocolate Labrador female sired by Deep Run Smokin' Joe, dam Deep Run Business Class JH. Rhonda is a lovely English looking girl with a happy and playful disposition. She loves to retrieve and is very sociable. She gets along with other dogs and loves everyone. Rhonda has OFA Hips Good and Elbows Normal, Patellas Normal, Cardiac Clear, Full Dentition, OFA CAER (eye clearance), is CNM, EIC, PRA, NHPK and Dilute (Silver) clear. Here is a link to her OFA page

All English All chocolate litter born May 10. Boys are available. Available Boy: Boys: 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!

GCH CH U-CH Deep Run Ballyhoo, JH x Deep Run Just Jessy, MH, QA2, NDL (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All-yellow Dual Purpose Litter Born August 6, 2024

Billy (click for large picture)	Billy is a Deep Run born and bred English Labrador with a gentle, easy disposition. He is  excellent  example of a calm and quiet dog who can be a great house pet or change gears when it is time to go hunting. He is a good marker and has an excellent nose. Billy has all health clearances. OFA Hips, Eyes, Patellas, Advanced Cardiac, EIC, CNM, HPNK, Dentition. See Billy's OFA files.
Jessy (click for large picture)	Jessy is a smaller dog, 55 pounds, sired by my dog Deep Run Moondog MH RE NDL. Jessy lives in the house and is a great friend and companion, or a working dog extraordinaire. She attained 22 Derby points, and became Qualified All Age easily while completing her Master Hunter title. Jessy's eyes, cardiac, elbows, and patella are normal. EIC is clear. See Jessy's OFA page.

All yellow pups; 2 boys are available. Pups will be ready for new homes October 10, 2024. (4 yellow boys and 3 yellow girls were born 8/5/24). Pups are an excellent choice for family dogs, performance dogs, hunting dogs, or hunt test dogs. Also a good choice for Shed hunters, nose work, or upland hunting. Girls: Boys: 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!

OLDER PUPS

Currently we have one black girl, one chocolate boy from Davey x Turner (see parents) available. 
4 months old, well started on basic obedience, good manners, riding crated in a vehicle, swimming.
All vaccinations and health care are up to date.
The girl loves to retrieve. Ready NOW!

Girl

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!


We also have one chocolate boy from Davey x Fever (see parents) available. 
4 months old, well started on obedience and good manners. Loves to retrieve.
All vaccinations and health care are up to date.
Ready NOW!



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!

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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