The Nursery
Rosa with puppies, Fuji and Jazzy, 2004
***WindyCanyon puppies are sold on Limited AKC Registration with an option to convert to Full AKC Registration after age 2, as outlined in my contract.***
For a copy of my contract, please email me
Looking for a Well Bred Labrador puppy???
Please read A Guide For Breeders and Buyers, the PSLRA Breeding Code of Ethics and related articles on that page. Also, visit the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc
Do your homework BEFORE shopping! Decide what "type" of lab you want, what energy level and size best fits your household and lifestyle, etc., before you commit to a litter. VERIFY all health info the breeder provides. Many records can be checked online w/ the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
*Also ask about PRA, EIC and CNM genetic testing-- at least one parent should be tested clear for each!
There are ONLY THREE recognized colors for Labrador Retrievers: Black, Chocolate and Yellow. Silver and Charcoal are NOT recognized colors. Read the AKC Lab Parent Club's statement below: http://www.thelabradorclub.com/library/silver.html
And what about those "Doodles"??? Read the AKC Labrador and Poodle Club position statements as well as one fellow lab breeder's statement:
And those "Pointing Labs"?: http://www.thelabradorclub.com/library/point.html
STILL want one of those "Designer Dogs"??? Check the Pound!!!! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17616672/
Please note:
I take pride in doing a lot of "extra" things with my puppies to ensure they have the best start in life and get placed with the right families. I understand color and sex preferences, however, I feel strongly that buyers understand the greater importance of getting the right temperament and energy level. If you are interested in a pup from an upcoming litter, please email me with a bit about yourself and your family, and list any activities you plan to pursue with your pup. Please understand that some litters may be more suitable for you than others. If I don't feel my litter is the best fit, I will try to steer you toward a more suitable one! Emails that look suspicious (ie, no subject, no date, etc, may not be answered as they will go to my junk mail).
For more info on how I raise litters, read the past litter diaries from Fuji (Oct 2006 litter), Jazz (April 2007 litter), Mata (Nov 2008 litter), Fuji (April 2009 litter), Jazz (Nov '09 litter), Mata (Mar '10 litter), Sonya (Dec 2010 litter), Mata (Nov '11 litter), and Sonya (Dec 2011 litter)
Also check the PSLRA puppy referral listing for puppies and older dogs currently being advertised by fellow members. All litters listed there must comply with the PSLRA Breeding Code of Ethics (both parents must have a minimum of hip, elbow and current eye clearances on file).
DEPOSIT POLICY:
Deposits will be requested from the folks already on my wait list once the litter is whelped. All deposits are Non-Refundable unless I am unable to provide you with a pup meeting your basic criteria. You may then choose to apply your deposit to a future litter or I will refund the deposit in full.
Note: As the breeder, I retain the right to first pick(s) of each litter. These choices are generally made after puppies turn 7 weeks old.
WindyCanyon's next litter is tentatively planned for fall of 2012.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following litters are sired by our stud dogs and are listed here as a courtesy to the breeders who use our boys at stud.
(please see "The Boys" page for more info and contact the litter owner for any further info):
Sam x Paisley: 8 chocolate puppies (5 M, 3 F) born Feb. 7!
Contact Kari Audette @ kariaudette@yahoo.com for more info.
