Labrador Breeders SW Ontario

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Hey guys,

I have done a lot of searching on the internet this past while to find some legit looking breeders who all say they raise good hunting dogs. Now it is one thing to listen to them but I would rather hear it from this community breeders you guys have used and would suggest. Looking to take the next jump in goose hunting as well as life and start the hunt for a waterfowl dog. Any opinions or contact information you have would be excellent as well as your testimonials!

Thanks for all the help.
 
Dan Devos would be a great person to get a dog from. One thing to keep in mind though if buying from a Field Trialer......the dogs will be of a personality that the average person may not be able to control...they tend to be high strung, high maintenance dogs.....that is not to say that they won't be a fantastic hunting dog, but the will to retrieve may be a bit much for most to handle.

I have a couple of people/breeders to suggest that are more into breeding for Hunting than Field Trialing, if you are interested PM me!
 
Thats a good point 7.62. I purchased my female black Lab from a Field Trial Trainer/Breeder last year, good reputation but she is "wired" and its very frustrating sometime. As a beginner dog trainer it is sometimes overwhelming.
I would seriously keep that issue in mind when you are selecting a breeder.
 
Try Ruth Beach at Jerryru kennels in Coldwater. 705-6867482. She and her late husband have been breeding hunting labs since the 60s. I have a 2 year old from her line and he is great as a pet and to hunt with. Her neighbor John Balkwill (705-326-5684) is also breeding her lines since she is slowing down a little.
 
Castlegar Labradors

Pierry McLean of Castlegar Labradors in Priceville. Very well known and respected in the breeding circles. Also well known for field trials and great hunting dogs. Home raised, only one-two litters a year. One is due in October (all blacks, if I remeber correctly). Check their website.
Here's a pic of our two. Wish you well with your search.

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There is a guy from around Port Perry I've heard does good work with dogs. I relative of mine has a dog from him and is happy.

http://oakridgeretrievers.ca/index.htm
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i have one of his pups and couldn't be happier. breeder's name is shawn arney. he's got like 12-16 grand hunting retriever passes, and 6 grand hunting retriever championchips to his name.

solid guy, solid dogs.
 
Don't be afraid to expand your search beyond SW Ontario. Shipping a puppy is very easy and cheapest part of owning a dog.

It would be very very difficult to recommend any breeder without first knowing what it is you are looking for in a dog.
 
Having been in this game for about 10 years, I would wholeheartedly agree with all of the cautionary comments posted. A trialling dog doesnt necessarilly make a great hunting companion and vice versa. Also if you buy a pup and then send it away for training be prepared to spend some time being trained by the trainer. The dog will only get confused if you do things differently and it will give you a poor impression of both dog and trainer. No puppy is ever guaranteed to be a great worker, that is down to you and the work you are willing to put in.
10 years and 7 litters later I have only had one spaniel back and it was her owners that were useless. She is a great worker unllike the owner!
If you arent prepared to put the work in then be prepared to put up with your dogs limits, after all you set them. 20-30 minutes a day is all that is needed, no more and it should always be pleasureable for both of you.
Good luck.
 
A good resource for picking a pup is the pats test, Google it and do a little reading. The main thing is to get a pup with the right temperment which is what this test will determine for you. Just like people a litter of pups will all be different some easy going, some wired and everywhere in between. I used this when I picked my lab and the traits I found I wanted when I picked him as a pup are still the same as a two year old. He is a couch potato in the house but get him in the field or bring a dummy or a gun out and look out!!! Good luck.
 
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