looking for lab pup - breeder suggestions?

[Dadbear]

I'm looking for a quality lab pup... female. Anyone got any suggestions on breeders? I'm familiar with a few here in Washington, but I'm open for any recommendations from anyone's experiences. Maybe some of you even know someone with pups for sale. I'd like one that will be a super family pet for our 7 & 8 year old kids... decent hunting lines would be great because I do intend to hunt with her... primarily waterfowl. I just want to avoid the "show dog" strain of lab out there.  We've been looking for awhile and any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[BC CHASER]

We highly recommend Rocking M Retrievers in Spanaway.  Cindy Meyer. www.rockingmlabs.com

[fishunt247]

I don't know how set you are on a breeder, but my lab is due April 7 with pups. Her and the sire are papered from hunting lines. I upland hunt with her very hard, and she has a natural pointing instinct. This doesn't help for waterfowl, I know, but here are some pics of her if you are interested.

[RightPlace-RightTime]

Bayview Labs up in Anacortes,  They are the english style,  very good looking dogs.  Im two i got from her.  Im very happy.  Here is my post with pics of both of them. let me know what you think

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,22230.0.html

Here is her website also.
http://www.bayviewlabradors.com/

[coastalghost]

Awesome hunting dogs and a wonderful lady to deal with.  We just got our new choco "Molson" from her. I highly recommend.
http://www.somedayretrievers.com/

[RightPlace-RightTime]

Another comment on Bayview labs.  Being the English style,  They have a real blocky head, male and female with short noses.  Im just fond of that look.  She is really good and can help you get the type of dog you want via hunting/family and the temperment of them. 

[gasman]

We highly recommend Rocking M Retrievers in Spanaway.  Cindy Meyer. www.rockingmlabs.com

 
We will there on saturday for our next training session.
Good people and dogs.

[Happy Gilmore]

I know of a great litter of Chesapeakes on the ground right now. In Missouri---about $1,500....I want one baddddd!!!

[merlo105]

Arlington kennels in grandview, have the best yellow labs in the state. great guy clean kennels and excellent dogs

[Dadbear]

Thanks for all the help, fellas. Jerry at Arlington is one heckuva nice guy (thanks, Merlo).
I think I'm close to finding a pup... but always open to anyone's input.

[surfj9009]

Not to Hijack, but since it is along the same lines.........

Does anybody know where one could find a good lab in the Spokane/Pullman/North Idaho area.

I am looking hard into getting a female black lab this spring. I would like a combo waterfowl/upland dog with pointing tendancies.

[follow maggie]

I got my lan a little over a year ago from Cecilie @ Cougar Creek Labs in Arlington.  http://cougarcreeklabs.com/   She's a great dog, very friendly and patient.  This last season was her first bird season, she was still a pup.  She hunted like a fiend, and found birds every time out.  Even made blind retrieves on ducks she didn't see shot.   couldn't be happier.

[JBar]

Contact Tom and Katie at Autumn Retrievers, they usually have one or two litters a year and put out some great pups! www.autumnretrievers.com

[Grizzle]

If you plan to work with a reputable trainer for your dog, it might be worth finding your trainer first.  Its a no brainer to include them in the loop as you make your decision.  Especially true if you're gonna layout big dough for the pup and training.