Labrador Retriever Info & Labrador Retriever Breeders

The labrador is is one of the world's great breeds. It's entire purpose has been in the service of humans, and their steadfast devotion to whatever they apply themselves to has seen them regularly counted as one of the world's most popular dogs for just about anything to do with helping people.

 

Starting its breed life as a waterfowler's companion the Labrador has found its way into every form of service to humanity except as a patrol or police dog. They are the supreme assistance dog, faithful, loyal, kind, gentle, love the kiddies, sensitive, and intelligent. For many people the perfect dog, particularly for people whose lives depend on them.

 

They are surprisingly heavy shedders and will eat themselves into dangerous obesity if not managed firmly where food is concerned. Labs aren't terribly good watch dogs because they are so friendly and can be boisterous, so early training and socialisation are naturally necessary to prevent them becoming adolescents painfully slow to mature. Raised right a young lab should have plenty to keep it occupied physically and mentally. They're all about doing things with their people so are suitable for just about anyone committed to them. Active families would be about ideal.

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Labradors' have an excellent sense of smell and can follow almost any scent to its origin.  For this reason they are often used by military and police as detection dogs. Labradors instinctively enjoy holding objects and even hands or arms in their mouths, which they can do with great gentleness (a Labrador can carry an egg in its mouth without breaking it). They are known to have a very soft feel to the mouth, as a result of being bred to retrieve game such as waterfowl. They are prone to chewing objects (though they can be trained to abandon this behavior).

 

 

The history of the Labrador Retriever

English visitors to 19th century Newfoundland were impressed with the black water dog working as waterfowler's companion gamely retrieving downed birds in freezing tidal water. No one was more impressed by them than the Earl of Malmesbury who imported the first ones into England. He wrote a letter to someone in 1887 in which he described his dogs as his 'Labradors'. People were very impressed with the Earl's black Labradors and the name stuck.

 

The Labrador quickly assumed the position as England's fave retriever then Britain's fave dog. The yellows became more common than the black dogs and recently chocolate has been a new lab fad. It was quickly given official recognition everywhere in the world so popular had it become.

 

The Labrador is far too accomplished to even try to list its full CV here. Suffice to say the Labrador has been one of the few canines that have become a part of the very fabric of the 20th and 21st centuries and humanity would be appreciably poorer without it.

 

 

Check our listings for Puppies for sale here and click on the links to our breeders below to go to their profile page.  You can also click here to search for Registered Labrador Breeders by location.  

 

 

If you are a small scale ANKC registered breeder and would like to be listed here, just contact us or follow a few simple steps .

 

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Registered Labrador Retriever Breeders

 Rosealia Labrador Retrievers
Dogs
I have been breeding these gorgeous labs for nearly 40 years, I have many families coming back for for more of my pups due to temprament and sound ... read more
Adivsemaj - Canadian Pedigree Chocolate Labrador breeder - Adelaide
Dogs
We, my husband and I, who reside up in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia, are registered breeders with the SA Canine Association Inc ... read more
Alforare Kennels - Labrador Retriever Breeder
Dogs
We are a small family based breeder located in the Northern Rivers area of NSW Australia with the goal of breading extremely healthy dogs to the ... read more
Anona Hill Labradors
Dogs
Anonahill Labradors is a family of Pedigree Chocolate Labradors with a pedigree of Champion and Grand Champions on both the Dam and Sires side ... read more
Ballingarlabs - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Southampton, WA
Dogs
We pride ourselves on our breeding with all our Labradors looking like a strong and true Labrador with the correct conformation and temperament.  ... read more
BAMGYPS Kennels - Labrador Retriever Breeder and Chesapeake Bay Retriever - QLD
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I've been breeding since 2007 with my puppies achieving as Assistance Dogs, in Dog Sports competitions, Comfirmation (Show Dogs) and well ... read more
Bradorla - Labrador Breeder - Hobart, TAS
Dogs
Multi Breed Specialty and All Breeds Best In Show Winning Labradors, established over 40 Years. Multiple awards from many overseas and Australian ... read more
Celabration - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Perth, WA
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We breed quality yellow and black Labrador Retrievers of sound mind and body and have done so for over 20 years in Perth, Western Australia. Our ... read more
Chiot Labrador Retrievers
Dogs
At Chiot Labradors we raise our pups indoors, in a family home environment. Pups are socialized with, preparing them for their new families. Bred for ... read more
Choccierayz Chocolate Labradors - Labrador Breeder Gold Coast, QLD
Dogs
At Choccierayz Chocolate Labradors we pride ourselves on breeding quality sound beautiful labs. We are a family based breeder and our girls are part ... read more
Clemkirk Labrador Retrievers - Moonambel, VIC
Dogs
Clemkirk Labrador Retrievers was established in 1992. We are situated in the Pyrennes Ranges, Moonambel, Victoria, which is about 50 minutes drive ... read more
Copperkee - Labrador Retriever Breeder, QLD
Dogs
Proud owners of all three colours of Labrador Retreivers - each as beautiful as the next and all important members of our family.

We no longer ... read more
Domezaar Kennels - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Newcastle
Dogs
Breeders of Labradors with top UK and Australia Champion bloodlines. We breed all colours, yellow, black and top quality chocolates. Pups are ... read more
Edensundown - Labrador Retriever & Australian Shepherd Breeder - Bingara, NSW
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Edensundown Labradors - Breeding Quality Labradors and Australian Shepherds for Temperament and Soundness. Our Dogs are raised in our family ... read more
ELLSNICK Labradors
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Labradors have been my passion for over 25 yrs and I after several years of planning and careful consideration I have set up a breeding program to ... read more
Eraky Labradors - Southern Highlands, NSW
Dogs
We established the Eraky prefix in 1998 after many years of competing in obedience competitions. We successfully show our Labradors throughout NSW ... read more
GC Labradors - Breeder of Purebred Labradors
Dogs
Our purpose is to breed sound Labrador Retrievers with good temperaments. We make sure both parents are hip and elbow scored and test the parents for ... read more
Glendarelabs - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Toowoomba, QLD
Dogs
Glendarelabs is a small family operated breeding stud. Our aim is to breed puppies with near perfect hip/elbow scores. read more
Glentrin Registered Purebred Labrador Retrievers
Dogs
Glentrin Labrador Retrievers - We are a small breeder located on the Gold Coast. We aim to breed quality Labradors, with beautiful temperaments and ... read more
Goldychocs Labrador Retrievers - Labrador Breeder - Coffs Harbor, NSW
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We are experienced breeders and exhibitors of Registered Purebred Pedigree Labrador Retrievers based in Coffs Harbour NSW. Our kennel has produced ... read more
HAPPOHILL LABRADORS SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Dogs
HAPPOHILL is a small, family-run kennel that specialises in the pure breeding and nurturing of PEDIGREE BLACK and CHOCOLATE LABRADORS in Adelaide, ... read more
Joalbe Labradors
Dogs
Joalbe Labradors are nestled on 25 acres in the NSW Mid North Coast. The dogs have large paddocks and dams to play and swim.

All dogs are hip and ... read more
Jodielassie Labrador Retriever Breeder - Melbourne, VIC
Dogs
Jodielassie labs are incredibly loving dogs who enjoy swimming at the beach and running at the park. They are friendly with everyone and great with ... read more
Juno Labrador Retrievers
Dogs
We have been breeding for almost 50 years and have many people coming back for their 2nd or 3rd Labrador. Over the years we have had all colours. We ... read more
KELARGA Labradors
Dogs
I breed for temperament, quality and soundness. Our dogs are raised on acres in a family environment and are well socialized from a young age. All ... read more
Kimellie Labradors
Dogs
Kimellie labradors is situated on a rural property ten minutes from Ballarat. We breed for temperament and conformation. Our labradors are the ... read more
Kobelco Labradors - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Coffs Harbour, NSW
Dogs
We are dedicated breeders who breed to improve on our current stock, all our puppies are raised with children. We breed all three colours, but have a ... read more
Koomooloo Labrador Retrievers - Dubbo, NSW
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Purebred Retrievers by Registered Breeders. We are very proud to be part of Driftway Labradors and to be working with Guy Spagnolo to produce the ... read more
Kumpel Labrador Retriever Breeder - Sydney, NSW
Dogs
KUMPEL Labradors was established in 1992 in Queensland. I am now located on the Northern-Beaches, Sydney and am committed to breeding quality  ... read more
Kuuwa Labradors
Dogs
Breeding chocolate labradors in a family environment. Our dogs are part of the family and as such live in doors, come on holiday etc with us. They ... read more
Labrador Breeder, Outer Eastern Metro Melbourne
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We are a family-based breeder of Labrador Retrievers located in Outer Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne and have been sharing the joy of welcoming ... read more
Labrador Retriever Breeder, Brisbane West
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OUR MISSION is to breed Labradors with healthy genetics, good musculoskeletal build, and gentle temperaments.

Contact: Nicola & ... read more
Labztales Labrador Retrievers - Brisbane
Dogs
We have enjoyed this wonderful breed for 20 years. We are a small family based, Registered breeder. Our aim is to keep within every aspect that makes ... read more
Lindiant Labrador Retriever Breeder - Sydney, NSW
Dogs
LINDIANT Labrador Retrievers - Ch. Eng & Aust. Bloodlines. Pup & stud enquiries. Penrith - A. Scott. read more
Lukilab Labrador Retrievers
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When breeding I look not only to meet the breed standards of build and soundness, but also to the character of the dogs and to providing a follow up ... read more
Mahelu Labrador Retrievers
Dogs
Mahelu Labrador Retrievers focus on quality, soundness and type, but most of all the importance of a true Labrador -temperament, drive and ... read more
Marlinlabs - Breeder Labrador retrievers
Dogs
Marlin Coast Labradors : A small ANKC registered breeder situated 20 minutes north of Cairns in Far North Queensland. I have been a Labrador owner ... read more
MERELDA LABRADORS - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Merriwagga, NSW
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Merelda Labradors are a small family kennel in rural NSW breeding puppies with sound temperaments and structure making them perfect just for you ... read more
Miandor Labrador Retrievers
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Miandor Labrador Retrievers was established in 2005. We have been breeding and exhibiting show dogs with a focus on true and beautiful looks while ... read more
Nativewood Chocolate Labradors
Dogs
NATIVEWOOD is located in the Hunter Valley in Clarence Town which is situated on the Williams River(Just two and a half hours drive from Sydney).
We ... read more
Oldcastle Labradors
Dogs
Breeding and Showing Labradors since 2014.

Contact: Darelle
Oldcastle Labradors, Dunedoo NSW
Fully Verified ANKC / Dogs NSW Registered Labrador ... read more
Orsina Labradors
Dogs
We are a small family owned and operated kennel based in Perth Western Australia, following our relocation from Mackay QLD. Our kennel was first ... read more
Papoulab Labrador Breeder, Mornington Peninsula
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Based on the Mornington Peninsula my aim is to produce puppies that are true to type, especially in temperament and retrieving ability but above all ... read more
PASKARLA Kennels - Labradors, German Shepherds and Rottweilers, UPPER HUNTER VALLEY
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We at Paskarla Kennels have been breeding for over 20 years. All our dogs are health checked every year. All appropriate testing is done before being ... read more
Pattypup Labradors - Labrador Retriever Breeder, NSW
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I am a small kennel and have been breeding for over 22 years and have bred for the New South Wales Guide Dogs situated at Glossodia on an ongoing ... read more
Pawling Labradors - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Toowoomba, QLD
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We are registered as 'Pawling Labradors' with Dogs Qld as breeders of pure bred chocolate and black Labradors, 2 hrs west of Brisbane, on the Darling ... read more
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PLEASE NOTE: We are not breeding during Covid19 restrictions

We breed only occasionally and only for excellent health, type and temperament.  ... read more
Rokeby Labradors - Labrador Retreiver Breeder-Hervey Bay QLD
Dogs
Rokeby Labradors is based on the Fraser Coast 3 hours north of Brisbane. We breed quality Labradors that are true to the Labrador breed. Our dogs ... read more
Samwahoney Labradors
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Our aim is to produce happy and healthy pups from our beautiful family pets. Our dogs are part of the family and puppies are house reared.

All ... read more
Sangate Labradors, Southern River WA
Dogs
Sangate Labs has been breeding since the early 1990’s. I am only a small kennel breeding once to twice a year. Puppies are all born in the house ... read more
Shogunlabs - Labrador Retriever breeders - Cairns, QLD
Dogs
ANKC Registered, passionate Labrador Retriever breeders in Cairns Qld.

We have competed in Conformation Shows, Obedience and Scent Work since ... read more
Snowizard Labradors - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Central Coast, NSW
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Located on acreage on the Central Coast of NSW, just one hour North of Sydney.

We are a small family breeder with only one litter available each ... read more
Stormdyncer Labrador Retrievers
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Stormdyncer Labradors is a progressive modern kennel using wholistic and tested methods of breeding sound correct Labradors of true type and ... read more
Suenero Labrador Retrievers
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We are a family based breeder situated on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. We breed for temperament and soundness and aim for quality not quantity in ... read more
Tapua Labrador Retriever Breeder - Woodstock, NSW
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At Tapua Kennels our aim is to breed dual purpose Labs - intelligent, healthy, well-tempered and of course conformationally correct Labrador ... read more
Tenarda Kennels - Labrador Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Murray River Retriever Breeder - Brisbane, QLD
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I have been a breeder of quality Labrador Retrievers for nearly 40 years and of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers for nearly 30 years. I hold a Championship ... read more
Therapaws Kennels - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Geelong, Victoria
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*** wait lists are FULL for 2020 & 2021***

We are a small, family owned kennel, breeding for excellent health, conformation and temperament of ... read more
Truebred Labradors - Labrador Breeder - NSW
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Top registered Labrador breeders on the Mid North Coast in NSW Australia.

All puppy parents are tested and screened for various health conditions, ... read more
Wickmoorelab Labradors - Labrador Breeder Sunshine Coast
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Wickmoorelab Labradors is a family based breeder based on the Sunshine Coast and we are passionate about Labradors. Our Labradors and puppies are ... read more
Willsridge Labradors
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We are a small ANKC registered breeder located in Whittlesea, Victoria.

Our beautiful chocolate girl Poppy is an amazing Labrador to start our ... read more
Yellowdog Kennels - Labrador Retriever Breeder - Muswellbrook, NSW
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Breeding of quality labradors for temperament soundness and type - accredited Breeder with dogs NSW. I have had Labradors all my life.
Our ... read more