"In dog years, I'm dead." -- Unknown

We are adhering closely to COVID-19 guidelines. Please read more. We are only currently accepting reservations for customers who are within driving distance of our kennel. No airline transportation is currently available.

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.

(Click on the photo to see a short video of a Deep Run Lab playing balloon with grandkids.)

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 -   
    Effective August 15, 2012, all credit card charges will incur a 5% processing fee.
    
    
  • Puppy Tips
    Crate Training Tips for your New Puppy...compliments of Midwest Crates
    1. Why Crate Train?
    2. ABCs of Crate Training
    3. Do's and Don'ts of Crate Training
    
    
  • Have a health care question for our vet? Please see our Ask A Vet.
    Need some more information or have questions on other subjects? Please use our ask us form!
    
    

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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"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him." -- Dereke Bruce, Taipei, Taiwan

Litter information is current as of
Monday, 01-Feb-2021 14:33:06 EST

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GCH CH UKC Deep Run Good Time Charley, SH x Deep Run Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Repeat Breeding (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All English, All Yellow Litter Due January 2, 2021

Charley (click for large picture)

Charley is a handsome 80 pound English yellow Labrador Retriever male. He is friendly and lots of fun. He loves to retrieve on land and water, and is ready for any adventure. Charley is an example of Classic Labrador Type in conformation and movement. His gait and style demonstrate his proper structure, coupled with the energy and demeanor that make him a proud and confident exhibitor. He finished his UKC Championship from the Puppy Class in one weekend, and completed his AKC Championship in very limited showing before the age of two. With the expert handling of Angela Lloyd, Charley went on to quickly finish his Grand Championship as well. Charley is OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, OFA Cardiac (Echo), CAER, PRA Clear, EIC, CNM Clear. Here is a link to Charley's OFA page.

Sparkle (click for large picture)

Sparkle is a lovely yellow daughter Am/Can CH Deep Run Casablanca CD RA MH SHU and BGH CH Deep Run Lemon Squeezy. She is a happy, easy going labrador and is eager to please. We are looking forward to her first litter. Sparkle is 0FA Excellent, Elbows Normal. She is OFA Normal for Eyes, Cardiac, Patellas, Dentition. Clear by Parentage for EIC, CNM, Dilute, PRA and HPNK. Here is a link to her OFA page

For those looking for an English 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! Here is a pup picture from a previous Charlie x Sparkle litter:

U-GCH U-CH Deep Run Sam Spade x Deep Run Gala (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All-English All Yellow Pups Due January 21, 2021
Repeat Breeding

Bogie (click for large picture)

Bogie is our black son sired by GCH CH, Can CH, U-GCH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RE MH MHU, out of Deep Run Light Fandango. 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 Here is a link to Bogie's OFA page.

Gala (click for large picture)

Deep Run Gala (Gala) is a lovely yellow English daughter of GCH Robnies Two Thumbs Up at Moonlit (Siskel) and Danikk Deep Run Big Apple of Kaleef. She is a sweet and happy dog, loves to retrieve and never met a stranger! She is OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, CAER (eyes clear), Cardiac Clear, Patellas Normal, EIC Clear and CNM Clear. Here is a link to Gala's OFA page.

Pups will be ready for new homes mid-March. Here are some pup pictures from an earlier Bogie x Gala litter: Boy: Girl: 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!

FC BRR Seaside's Good Timing Man x Deep Run Just Jessy QAA NDL (Click to see files)

All Black All American Pups Due January 31, 2021

Waylon (click for large picture)

Waylon joined the Deep Run Team in the fall of 2019. He is a large handsome black male sired by NFC FC AFC Robbers Stray Bullet. In the first month after joining Deep Run, with the expert handling of Black River Retrievers, he won an Open, completing his Field Champion Title! What a thrill! 2020 was year with limited trialing options, but he still managed to complete several trials, winning a Reserve with Hunter Street and 2 Amateur Jams with his new handler (me). Waylon's first litter of 10 produced a delightful array of pups and all are doing well in their new homes. Waylon is OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, CAER , EIC, CNM, PRAprcd, D-locus Clear and CHIC Certified.

Jessy (click for large picture)

Jessy was bred and born here at Deep Run Farm, daughter of Deep Run Moondog UD RE MH QA2 NDL and Deep Run Rockette JH. She had an exciting Derby Career, earning 22 Derby Points with some pretty stiff competition and challenging tests. She has placed in Qualifying trials and will be running the Amateur this year after raising her litter of Waylon pups. Jessy is an exceptional marker, loves the water, and is a cute and fun loving dog to live with.

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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