"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." -- Groucho Marx

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.

(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 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
Sunday, 14-Aug-2022 09:35:51 EDT

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

Yellow and Black Labrador Retriever Pups Born June 27, 2022. Dual Purpose Litter.

Bogie (click for large picture)

Bogie is a Black all-English son of GRCH CH UGCH UCH Can CH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam, UD RE MH MHU out of Deep Run Light Fandango. Bogie is one of our most accomplished Labradors. Bogie is a handsome and engaging male who easily completed his UKC Grand Championship and earned a Junior Hunter in AKC Hunt Tests. Bogie is a very solid 70 pounds; a stocky black dog with a true Labrador double coat and a very upbeat personality. He is friendly and playful, always ready for a game of fetch or a walk (or run!) around the farm. 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 See a copy of Bogie's OFA files.

Jessy (click for large picture)

Jessy is a lovely yellow petite female who is a sweet and loving house dog and a talented competitor in the field. Jessy is a daughter of Haze (Deep Run Moondog UD RE MH QAA NDL) and Deep Run Rockette JH. She had a fabulous Derby career, easily completed her Master Hunter title and also Qualified All Age. After raising her litter, she will return to the field in Field Trial competitions. Jessy's eyes, cardiac, elbows, and patella are normal. EIC is clear. Here is a copy of Jessy's OFA page.

4 black boys and 1 black girl are available. In search of a pup with good looks and loaded with talent? One of these pups would fill the bill. These pups will be an excellent choice for serious hunters, both waterfowl and upland) and competitors in any performance venue such as Obedience, Rally, or Hunt Tests. Pups will be well socialized, introduced to basic obedience skills, crate training, retrieving, and swimming. Ready for new homes August 23. Boys: 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!

Deep Run Blizzard, JH x Deep Run Cricket Repeat Breeding (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All English, Light-Yellow Boys Born June 28, 2022

Blizzard English Lab (click for large picture)

Blizzard is a handsome 80 pound English yellow male labrador. I kept Blizzard and his litter sister Deep Run Shandy from a litter that I bred because I loved their charming personalities, typey English Labrador looks, and their happy approach to daily life. They both enjoyed their puppy training and love to swim, retrieve, and learn new things. Blizzard finished his Junior Hunter Title in one weekend of hunt tests, with four consecutive passes. He has several conformation wins at AKC shows, but the interruption in shows caused by the pandemic ended his show career. He enjoyed being home so much I simply decided he should stay here at Deep Run. His superior good looks, good health, and happy personality make him a joy to have at the kennel. He is a very healthy dog, and has all his health clearances as well as his CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) certification. See a copy of Blizzard's OFA files.

Cricket (click for large picture)

Cricket is a three year old lovely English yellow lab. She is snow white in color, and has a sweet and biddable disposition. Her sire, AM/Can CH Deep Run Casablanca CD RA MH SHU is a handsome son of our own Play It Again Sam. Her dam is BOSS CH Deep Run Lacrosse. Lacrosse went Best Opposite Sex at the Raleigh Durham Labrador Specialty show. Cricket's eyes, cardiac, patella, and elbows are normal. EIC is clear and hips are excellent. See a copy of Cricket's OFA files.

1 yellow male is available. These pups will make excellent companions, family dogs, hunter, or performance dogs. They will be ready for new homes August 24. 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!

Deep Run Grand Slam x Deep Run Rhonda (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All Chocolate Litter Born July 22, 2022

Slam (click for large picture)

Slam is a talented and affectionate littermate to our rising star Deep Run 8 Second Ride (Rider) QAA, Derby win. Rider is currently competing at the All Age Level. Slam weighs in at 70 pounds, with all Health clearances. Slam's sire is NFC FC Storm's Riptide Star, the only chocolate labrador to ever win the National Retriever Championship. Slam's mother, Shady Grove Deep Run Two Step MH, call name Neely, is a talented and gentle dog, a happy worker and charming companion. Slam is an excellent marker, very well trained and a team player. He will be competing in Master level tests this year. He is CHIC certified, OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, EIC and CNM Clear, OFA Cardiac, Full Dentition, Patellas Normal, OFA Eyes Clear. Here is a copy of Slam's OFA files.

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 copy of Rhonda's OFA page.

1 chocolate boy and 1 chocolate girl are available. Ready for new homes September 16.

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 x Deep Run Buttercup (Click to see puppy pedigree)

All-English Yellow and Black Pups Born July 26, 2022
Repeat Breeding

Bogie (click for large picture)

Bogie is a son of GCH CH Can CH U-CH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RE MH MHU, one of our most accomplished Labradors. Bogie is a stocky black dog with a true Labrador double coat and a very upbeat personality. He is friendly and playful, always ready for a game of fetch or a walk (or run!) around the farm. 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 See a copy of Bogie's OFA files.

Buttercup (click for large picture)

Buttercup is a lovely daughter of Deep Run Ariel, daughter of GCH CH Two Thumbs Up at Moonlit (Siskel). She is a very pretty girl and loves to play and get attention. I think these two parents will make lovely puppies suitable for family companions, performance or hunting/hunt test homes. See a copy of Buttercup's OFA files.

1 yellow boy is available. Pups will be ready for new homes September 19, 2022. 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 are some pictures from a previous Bogie x Buttercup litter: Boys: Girls:

Older Pups:
12 week old black boy



From Bogie x Tuesday litter. Leash trained, crate trained, introduced to basic obedience. All vaccinations and health care current for age.
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If one of these pups is what you have been looking for in a well bred well socialized puppy, fill out our Puppy Adoption Questionnaire and send it to us, or give us a call at 540-752-4888.

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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