"We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made." -- M. Acklam

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. 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.

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"Things that upset a terrier may pass virtually unnoticed by a Great Dane." -- Smiley Blanton

Litter information is current as of
Friday, 24-Jul-2026 11:39:43 EDT

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Puppies at Deep Run Farm

Cedarwoods Searching for Blue, MH QA2 x Deep Run Dragonfly, MH QA2

Deep Run Farm is pleased to announce a litter of fabulous performance American style Labrador retrievers whelped July 1, 2026. (More photos are forthcoming.)

Reacher (click for large picture)	The sire, Reacher,  “Cedarwoods Searching for Blue MH QA2” is the son of NFC FC AFC Im Ursearch engine, “Google”. Reacher’s mother, FC AFC Coal Delivery Black Betty, has 13 FC and AFC titles in her immediate pedigree. Reacher is the winner of the 2024 Rappahannock Supersingles event. He is a friendly and biddable black dog (carries yellow) with good manners, both in the house and in the field. He is an excellent marker, and runs stylish blinds. He enjoys Hunt Tests as well as Field Trials. Reacher has all health clearances including his CHIC.
Tilly (click for large picture)	Deep Run Dragonfly MH QA2, Call name “Tilly” is an elegant black female, with an aristocratic build, and pleasing head and neck. She has loads of personality, along with exceptional talent. She is a great Marker, and runs stylish blinds. Tilly has all health clearances including CHIC.

Two females and one male were born July 1. This will be a high energy litter, suitable for performance venues, Hunting and field trials. They will be ready for new homes in late August. If you are interested in a pup, please fill out the puppy questionnaire on our website and email it to me, or call the office at 540-752-4888. 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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