Puppy selection normally occurs when the puppy’s eyes have opened and there can be some interaction with its surroundings. This usually happens when the pup is about 2 weeks old. When a puppy is “picked out,” a cash deposit shall be accepted.

Yes, we have been registered with the American Kennel Club since the very first littler we’ve bred.

Typically, we aim to keep the puppies together with their mom and siblings until they are 8 weeks old. This ensures adequate bonding and positive socialization with their parents and each other – behavior which is extremely beneficial for them.

Pups receive their first vaccination at 6 weeks of age. They also get a nose to tail vet check just a few days before their go home date. You can also add plain yogurt to their kibble to help with an upset stomach (probiotics! this is good at any point during their life, and they love it!) You can also purchase dry probiotics to add to their food. Dogs and pups love the stuff, and it can encourage a stingy eater to eat too!

We do not breed to produce show dogs or field trial dogs or even hunting dogs. All of our adult dogs are strictly house pets, and all pups produced by R&B’s Labs are exactly that. We breed solely for pet companionship. However, most Labs, with the proper training and guidance, of course, can become whatever they are being trained to become. In the past, we’ve had pups who have gone on to become excellent retrievers in the field as well as wild game bird retrievers. We have also had pups who have gone on to become excellent assistance companions for the elderly and/or disabled. And of course, we’ve also provided pups that are simply wonderful family dogs – couch lying, under foot lying, and faithful. The kind of pet that provides unconditional love and loyalty to the entire family.

We feed our puppies Purina’s Puppy Chow Complete. Puppy Chow Complete is Purina’s signature blend specially formulated to give our pups all of the nutrients and calories needed to support their constantly developing bodies. The food is bite-sized and easy-to-chew and full of essential nutrients, like those found in mother’s milk. There’s lots of protein, calcium to support proper bone and joint development, antioxidants to support immune health, DHA to support brain & vision development, and it’s highly digestible. It’s a healthy balance specifically made for puppies and we’ve been using it for years.

We encourage puppy visits as it promotes client/pup bonding. We do ask for appointments to be made at least a day or two in advance, and more specifically, not during the hours of 4 PM and 6 PM.

Yes, without question. We are always available to answer your questions regarding your pup. We are also aware that there may be questions that we may not be qualified, medically or otherwise, to answer. In that event, we will, to the best of our ability, steer you in a direction that will answer your question or concern.