We, here at Larke Kennels, raise all our puppies in our home. They are exposed to various household sights and sounds. When weather permits, they are taken outside to our outside puppy kennel yard for a few hours daily. We have frequent visits from our 5 grandchildren ranging from 1 year to 9 years old, which is great exposure to children. I've been ask more recently if we are a puppy mill. Our dogs are all housebroken and are a part of our family. They do not spend their life in a kennel. They receive the best medical care that is humanly possible. They are fed a high quality dog food. The most important thing they are given a lot of love and attention. We have 4 acres fenced in that they get out to run and play through out the day.

 We strive to breed for healthy puppies and for temperaments for pet companions. All of our dogs have either field or show titled dogs in their pedigrees. One puppy sired by one our males is competing in the Dock Dogs and has placed. We have produced numerous puppies that have become good hunters and hunt test dogs. We recommend socialization. It begins as soon as your puppy gets home. Also, an obedience class is highly recommended for your puppy.

 Our puppies come with a 26 month guarantee that covers hips, elbows and retinal dysplasia. Pups have dewclaws removed by a vet, been wormed, first series of shots and vet checked at 6 weeks old. We require $150 non-refundable deposit to hold your pick. We take deposits ahead of time. The deposit t is refundable if the desired color and sex is not born. You may also transfer  that deposit to another litter. Prices vary from litter to litter, plus sales tax. Contact us for info. We reserve the right to keep the first pick open from a litter for ourselves. We charge $10/day boarding fee if puppy is at our kennel more than 2 days after the designated pick-up date.  

NEW PA STATE LAW - As of Dec. 8, 2008 puppies can not leave our kennel until they are 8 weeks old!

 All puppies are sold on limited registration. Full registration will be given once the OFA and CERF certifications have been obtained. Copies of the certifications must be sent to the breeder. Full registration puppies are higher price so please call for more info.

 We permit visitors when puppies are 4 weeks old by appointment. This is to protect the puppies due to a lower immune system. We post picture updates of the litters once they are born on our website as time permits. You are welcome to visit Larke Lab Kennels to see all our dogs by appointment only.

 Our puppies are fed Eukanuba Large Breed puppy food. We strongly recommend keeping them on this food. If you feel the need to change, please keep them on a quality large breed puppy food.

Email: Gunnarlab@aol.com or call 814-832-2290

UPDATED ON: 7/28/10

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

LITTERS 2010

ACCEPTING DEPOSITS NOW

READY SUMMER OF  2010

1. Barnes Sweet Molly of Larke and Sammy of Avalon  -  All yellow litter

3 Yellow Males and 4 Yellow Females

Arrived: 6/23/2010   Ready: 8/18/2010 

Five Weeks Old

3 Males - 1 Male For Sale

4 Females - 2 Females For Sale

"Molly" is a 3 year old (chocolate factor) yellow female English Lab. She is a quiet and calm female. Molly is great with kids. Her pedigree has a lot of show titles in it. Her dam has her AKC SH title.

OFA: Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal and CERF Clear

"Sammy" belongs to Bob Jones of Altoona, PA. He is a nice looking yellow male and weighs about 80 lbs. We decided to use him at stud because his personality is so much like our Jackson. He has a calm demeanor but yet is a proven upland bird dog.

OFA: Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal and CERF: Clear EIC: Clear

We are looking for these puppies to have great personalities, calm demeanors but yet do well in the field.

                                                            "Molly"                                                                                    "Sam"

3. SHR Larke Miss Ellie Girl JH WC and SHR Southland Gunnar Brown WC -  All Chocolate Litter

Arrived: 6/28/2010   Ready: 8/23/2010  - Repeat Breeding - References Available!

6 Chocolate Females - 4 Chocolate Males

3 Chocolate Females and 2 Chocolate Males For Sale

Four Weeks Old

Males

Females

Granddaughters Socializing Puppies

Ellie is a 5 year old chocolate female. She weighs about 54 lbs. Ellie has AKC JH title, HRC SHR title and WC title. Ellie's hips are OFA excellent and elbows are normal and clear CERF - eyes. Ellie has an impressive pedigree especially her dam's . Addey has her AKC MH title. Her sire, Cole has his AKC SH title. Her grandsire is WR Barnes Twelve Gauge Shotgun MH. Ellie is an affectionate little girl. She has a very unique, outgoing personality. Ellie has been used for hunting at a nearby hunting preserves. She has proven herself  to be a very good upland bird dog. Ellie is the mother of Jake, who is now standing at our kennel at stud. Jake is now in training for his AKC titles. The trainer is very impressed with him and expects big things from him.

Gunnar is an 11 year old 80 lb. dark chocolate (yellow factored) male. Gunnar has his HRC SHR title and WC. He is a well bred hunting retriever. Gunnar is very athletic, energetic with substantial drive. Gunnar's sire is GMHR Southland Leroy Brown. His grandfather is the renowned FC-AFC-MHR Westwind Bold Tiger. Gunnar is a proven upland bird dog as well as an excellent retriever. He is also good with children. Hips - OFA - Good - Elbows Normal and clear eyes CERF. Even though Gunnar is 11 he is still pretty active. Larry had taken him on some small hunts this past hunting season. He still has a great nose. His eye sight is good enough to mark the birds when they fall and he retrieved them to hand!

                                                                             Ellie               Repeat Breeding            Gunnar

Reference Letter From a Puppy From Ellie/Gunnar's Last Litter

Our next English Setter litter will be later this fall, 2010 with Bella and Major!

Black and Yellow Litter - Ready Dec. 2010 - Sky/Gunnar - Will make awesome hunting dogs and pets!

Sky getting her pre vet bath.