"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." -- Ben Williams

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.

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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -- Robert A. Heinlein

Litter information is current as of
Saturday, 26-Oct-2024 15:37:49 EDT

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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.

Deep Run Stingray MH QA2 x Deep Run Peggy Sue JH (Click to see puppy pedigree)

American Labradors, All Yellow Litter due October 30, 2024

Ray (click for large picture)	Ray is a handsome light yellow labrador with a charming personality. He is very healthy and an athletic dog, weighing in at 70 pounds. He is a son of Deep Run Moondog UD RA MH QA2 NDL (33 pts) Open Win, call name Haze. Ray is an exceptional marker and is a consistent performer in Hunt Tests and Field Trials. He is a faithful companion, always obedient and happy to be a member of my household. Ray has all health clearances, OFA Excellent, Elbows Normal, LR-EYE13797/41M, Advanced Cardiac Normal, CNM Clear, EIC Clear, D Locus Clear, Patellas Normal, HNP Clear, PRCD Clear. See a copy of Ray's OFA files.
Peggy Sue (click for large picture)	Peggy Sue is a 55 pound yellow female, excellent marker, and enthusiastic worker. She enjoys her retrieving and completed her Junior Hunter Title going 4 for 4 passes. Her sire, U GCH, UCH Sam Spade JH is a son of GCH CCH, UGCH GCH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RA MH MHU......the first EVER Labrador Retriever to achieve AKC MH titles in both Retrieving and Upland Hunting. Peggy Sue has all health clearances OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, LR-EYE29506/19F, EIC Clear, CNM Clear, PRA Clear, D Locus Normal, Cardiac Clear, Patellas Normal. See a copy of Peggy Sue's OFA page.

I am looking forward to this fall breeding to exhibit all the great characteristics of Deep Run dogs...good looks, fabulous temperament, excellent health,and great trainability. Pups will be available around 12/31. Feel free to call or email for more information. 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 (Bogie) x Deep Run Core Sound Wanna Win (Ducky) (Click to see puppy pedigree)

Black and Yellow Dual Purpose Puppies Due November 6, 2024

Bogie (click for large picture)	Bogie is black, all English 65 pounds. Bogie is a kind and handsome dog, exhibits balance and style for a day in the field or an evening by the fire. He is the son of Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam, first in the History of the breed to attain both Master Hunter Retriever AND Master Hunter Upland titles. He has made many wonderful pups who are friends, companions and competitors. He has all OFA Clearances, CHIC 112350, OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, LR-EYES3159/100M, Advanced Cardiac Clearance, EIC Clear, CNM Clear, D Locus Clear, Patellas Normal, D Locus Clear, PRA Clear, HPN Clear, RD/OSD Clear. See a copy of Bogie's OFA files. Bogie does carry the yellow gene and I expect some yellow pups in this litter
Ducky (click for large picture)	Ducky is a 55 pound American black female who also carries yellow. She is a sweet and happy girl and a perfect match for Bogie for any one looking for a good looking companion dog, performance dog, hunt test or hunting dog, or best friend. She has a star studded pedigree of Field Champions, Amateur Field Champions, National Champions and Hunt Test dog, testament to a heritage of talent and trainability. She has all OFA Clearances…OFA Hips Good, Elbows, Cardiac Normal, EIC CLEAR, CNM Clear, D Locus Clear, PRA Clear. See a copy of Ducky's OFA files. Ducky will be running Hunt Tests in the spring.

Black and yellow pups expected November 6 will be ready for new homes early January. Pups will be perfect family dogs and suitable for performance, waterfowl and/or upland hunting, Hunt Tests, and other venues such as Obedience, Rally, etc. 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 chocolate boy from Davey x Turner (see parents) available. 
6 months old, well started on basic obedience, good manners, riding crated in a vehicle, swimming.
All vaccinations and health care are up to date.
Ready NOW!

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!

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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