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Puppies, Puppies, Puppies!
June, 2010
Great news! We have several litters on the way!
Read below for more information...


  1. We have repeated the Marsha and Mikey breeding. See pictures below of their first litter. The first litter produced beautiful puppies that have turned into wonderful adults. Most of them are similar to their Mom - on the smaller size. They all have sweet temperaments; none of them seem to have Mikey’s ability to find trouble!
  2. We have bred Matilda (Tilly) to a wonderful chocolate boy from Willcare Labs, called Walter. Walter is magnificent – he has the same temperament and disposition as my Labs but is a beautiful chocolate color. This is Tilly’s first litter. Tilly is from Mandy’s first litter to Derby. Tilly has grown up so much and is very sweet and snuggly. She looks so much like Mandy, I often have to look twice to tell them apart! After this litter, Tilly will head out to the show ring. Walter is a GRAND CHAMPION, one of the TOP 10 LABS IN THE COUNTRY. His owner, Sue Willumson has aspirations of Walter becoming the first chocolate ever to be BEST IN SHOW. I think he will definitely achieve that title since he has won so much and just barely 2 years old.
  3. Last winter we lost 2 more of our wonderful Labs. First was Maggie, the soccer Mom, and girl we imported from Scotland. Shortly after, we lost her daughter, Melody, who was one of our show champions. Melody was loved by all, but mostly by my daughter, Katie. We have one of Melo’s kids that was not neutered… Captain Morgan. Captain owns and loves Terry Buchmiller and Jay Wilson who have done a wonderful job raising Captain. We also have one of Maggie’s grandkids, Madeline (Maddy) that will make a wonderful line breeding. Mimi and Jonathon are Maddy’s biological parents. Joanne Gosselin, my friend and neighbor is her human parent! Joanne, along with husband Paul, children, Emma, Samantha, Graham, and Golden Retriever/best friend, Chip, love Maddy. Maddy looks very much like Maggie and Melo’s kids. This is a sentimental breeding, for sure. We have great hopes that we will get another Maggie or Melody from these 2 gorgeous Labs. Maddy and Captain both have a super sweet personality, and are always happy. They both love to swim and retrieve, but love their families more than anything! Here are a few pictures of the soon to be parents.

View the photographs below from our previous litters!


Marsha & Mikey pups the day they were born...

Marsha & Mikey pups 1 week old...

3 weeks old and enjoying their first puppy food meal!
As soon as their bellies were full they fell fast asleep!
...a little black beauty!
...and a handsome yellow!

The above litter was born on November 14th, 2008. 8 healthy pups, 5 black girls, 2 yellow girls and 1 yellow boy! Great job by Mom...

Mandy and Jonathon are the proud parents of two of our last litters. The produced exceptional pups.
Mandy
Jonathon

How cute are we?

How cute are we?
Here we come!
We are big into puppy biting and playing
We are big into puppy biting and playing
We also like toys!
Big pile!
I'm posing pretty for the camera!

Mandy and her 8 new puppies. We have 4 yellow boys, 3 yellow girls and 1 black girl. Mandy did a great job whelping. All are healthy and nursing well. This litter will go their new homes on or around January 30, 09. In this picture they are only about 12 hours old!

My pups are born in my house, in my office where they stay for the first 3-4 weeks being handled (snuggled and cuddled and talked too) almost hourly. As soon as their ears come down and their eyes open, I have toys in there for them. About 4 weeks is when they actually start playing with toys but I do put them in early just in case - I like them to learn at an early age what is acceptable to play with and chew on. At 3 weeks I begin feeding them puppy food and they move to the other end of my house, which is set up to deal with messes much easier than in my office! My puppy kennel is where they stay until they go to their new homes.

At 4 weeks we also put crates in their pen with doors off to let them play in, and become comfortable with, being in crates. From 3-6 weeks they eat, sleep and play. They grow and develop so quickly. I watch them go through all of their stages - staggering around on wobbly legs, learning where they eat and sleep and not to eliminate in that area. They learn to drink from a water dish -and of course play in it - after all, they ARE water dogs! We romp around the house and explore new textures of flooring and get used to new things with Mom and siblings there to give them confidence. The pups start to exhibit their own personalities now. I am always aware of the personality developments as it aids me in the placement of the pups. It also tells me who is the boss of the litter and who may need an extra snuggle or two from being bullied around.

As soon as they have their first vaccinations at 6 weeks we start outdoor potty training. We become VERY scheduled. They eat and go right out the door (yes, even in winter) to "do their business" then back in for play, outside again, etc. Then, we begin putting 2 at a time in a crate (to comfort each other) with doors closed, they take naps in their crates. This makes the overnight transition MUCH easier. We go for car rides with their Mom and their siblings so nothing is scary. They also have 4-5 trips romping through my house a day learning not to chew lamp cords and just general exploring which gives them confidence. All of this builds the pup's confidence and teaches them to take any new experience with confidence, not fear.

By the time the pups leave for their new homes they have spent a few nights in their crates alone, which makes the transition to their new homes much easier. I also let my clients borrow the puppy crates with all the familiar scents to make the puppy comfy. This also eliminates the new owners buying more than one crate. When the pup outgrows the little crate they will only have to buy one large crate.

My pups usually go out at 8 weeks - it does depend on the maturity of the litter, so it can vary.

The price for my puppies range from $1,200.00-$1,500.00.

I prefer that my clients have either an Invisible Fence or a permanent fence to keep the puppy/new member of your family safe. I will not sell a puppy to anyone that wants to tie the dog out, use an overhead run or keep the dog outside or in a garage.

I have a clause in my contract that says if for any reason you cannot keep this dog either next week or 10 yrs. from now, the dog must be returned to Carriage Hill Labs. I feel a great sense of responsibility to the dogs that I bring into this world and never want to see any of them in a compromised situation.

I also board back my own kids. If you will be away and live close enough (they come from all over the country to stay back here) the dog can come back and stay here with his relatives while you're away, at the normal rate of board. This gives me a chance to evaluate the litter throughout the development and the dogs love being here. Being here is not like being in a commercial kennel. Boarders here spend time in the house with me, outside supervised playing with their relatives and have been known to sleep upstairs with my family at night! Board is currently $30.00 per day.

I send out surveys to see how things are going, especially any health concerns. This allows me the opportunity to put any health issues or problems into my database, trace it back to see where it came from and work to eliminate the problem in future breeding. I try to stay in touch with all pup owners through the years. I enjoy getting pictures and updates on their progress.

Another strong suggestion is a microchip to permanently identify your Lab. I am seriously considering doing the microchip here, before the pups go their new homes. The microchip is inserted under the skin on the nape of the neck. It has a number that can be read with a scanner that will link the dog back to the new owner and me. The government has mandated all shelters and pet testing labs to scan for microchips. It is a small piece of insurance should your pet get lost or stolen.

Puppy kindergarten and at least beginner obedience is very important for your pup. For pups locally, I can suggest several trainers/schools to attend. Some clients have sent their pups for training to a wonderful trainer in Northwood. For those unaccustomed to dog/puppy training that is also an option. Nancy keeps the pup for 2 weeks and teaches the basic obedience and housebreaking. She follows up with home visits if necessary.

Please use the "Contact Us" form if you would like more info on our pups.


 
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