"I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves." -- August Strindberg

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.

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 and CERF.
  • 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 register 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

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

Litter information is current as of
Tuesday, 11-Feb-2025 15:37:36 EST

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 Davy Crockett, JH x Deep Run Turner, JH (Click to see puppy pedigree)

Black and Chocolate Pups Born December 7, 2024

Davy (click for large picture)

Danikk Deep Run Davy Crocket is a handsome chocolate English Labrador Retriever. Davy is the son of GCH CH Cedarwood Danikk Brass Tacks Danikk JH, a stunning black dog. Davy is a friendly, happy dog with classic English good looks. He has recently finished his Junior Hunter title. Davy 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. See Davy's OFA page.

Turner (click for large picture)

Turner is a black dual purpose female sired by one of my very favorite dogs, Deep Run Mad Hatter MH UMH, the first chocolate Labrador Retriever to achieve Master Hunter Titles in both Waterfowl and Upland hunting. A dog with a great sense of humor, loyalty and affection, I look forward to seeing these pups grow and flourish. Turner’s dam, Shady Grove’s Deep Run Ruby, a daughter of GCH CH G-UCH, UCH, Can CH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RE MH MHU and Granddaughter of Shady Grove’s Cajun M&M MH48. See Turner's OFA page.

4 chocolate boys, 1 black girl, 4 black boys were born Dec 7. 1 chocolate boy, 1 black boy are available. Pups are ready for new homes now. Available boys: Turner chocolate boy Very playful and outgoing. Will be around 50 pounds when full grown.

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!

GCHCH Danikk Brass Tacks JH x Deep Run Rhonda (Click to see puppy pedigree)

Black and Chocolate All-English Pups Born December 26, 2024

Brass (click for large picture)	Brass is a stunning Black English Labrador, AKC Grand Champion, Champion and Junior Hunter Titles. He is a kind and friendly dog, quiet and well mannered in the home, and eager to play or retrieve. He has the classic blocky English head, and a substantial build. Brass is CHIC162613, OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, Patellas Normal, Eyes CAER, PRA clear, EIC, CNM Clear, D locus clear. This is the link to Brass's OFA page CEDARWOOD DANIKK BRASS TACKS (ofa.org)
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 one of our sweetest girls, with a joyful personality and love of life. She has beautiful brown eyes with a riveting expression. She is always ready for long walk, a romp in the play yard, or sitting at your side for companionship. Rhonda has OFA Hips Good, 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

Chocolate male is available. Black and chocolate pups for companions, hunting, and best friends will be available for new homes late February. Both dogs have all OFA Clearances and CHIC numbers. Available chocolate male: Black Male: Girls: 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 and older and retired dogs.

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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