PUPPIES

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Labrador Retrievers		 bailey

"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." -- Unknown

Our Labrador puppies are bred to give you the best possible Labrador pup that money can buy. If you want a hunt or field test dog, hunter/companion dog, obedience, agility, search and rescue dog, that can be your special friend and companion, a Deep Run puppy will be just right for you.


Read our commentary about responsible breeding


Our puppies are bred to provide you with a pup free of genetic defects, pleasing in appearance, and intelligent with a good attitude for learning. To the best of our knowledge, our breeding stock is free of common hereditary defects such as hip and elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, central retinal atrophy, cataracts, and thyroid disease as well as Exercise Induced Collapse, Centronuclear Myopathy, Retinal Dysplasia and Oculoskeletal Dysplasia.

When genetic tests are available for hereditary diseases, we usually have our dogs tested by an approved laboratory.

We now know that some of these diseases, previously perceived as hereditary, are influenced more by rearing, feeding, and neutering programs (See article Study Shines Spotlight On Neutering) than previously thought. We use the most current guidelines for nutrition and environment to give our pups the best possible start. We provide you with essential information on nutrition, body scoring and health care so you can take over when you get your puppy to provide an optimum environment.

We have been breeding Labradors for twenty years at this location, over 40 years in all and have faith in our breeding program, because it is backed by experience, education, and application.

"May we always have a young one full of promise to admit us to those places of wonderment only permissible while in the company of a Labrador" - Gene Hill from the epilogue of Richard's History of the Labrador.

See Customer - Letters and photos from satisifed owners of puppies and trained retrievers. Don't miss the entertaining letter about Hawk's Journey, a 5 1/2 month old lab on his first duck hunt.

dogs life at DRF


Ever wonder how we raise our puppies to be so well adjusted and to have a 'head start' on retrieving? Read a detailed account about how we care for our puppies in

A Dog's Life at Deep Run Farm


  • About the parents
    • All breeding stock have OFA certified hips (excellent or good) and OFA certified elbows. A Veterinary Ophthalmologist certifies eyes free of hereditary disease. See our FAQs for information about OFA and CERF.
    • Sires are always titled dogs with top quality pedigrees.
    • Dams are working retrievers, titled, or in training for a title.

  • About the puppies
    • Puppies are born and raised in our home and are well socialized from day one.
    • Dewclaws are removed & pups are wormed and vaccinated.
    • To register your puppy's microchip, go to activate the chip
    • Puppies are introduced to crate training, collar, leash, and basic obedience. We also introduce them to pigeons and water (weather permitting) before they leave.
    • Puppies have 24-hour canine medical attention from Phyllis, the resident veterinarian.
    • See the Letters and Photos from satisfied puppy owners.



    • See our Scrapbook - Cherished photos from our customers and Deep Run.
    • Most puppies are sold before they are old enough to leave, so we recommend a deposit as soon as you decide on a litter. If you come to pick up your pup and don't find him or her suitable, your deposit will be immediately refunded or transferred to another litter.

    • We feel we cannot safely ship puppies unaccompanied in the current climate of the pandemic. If you are willing to fly in to pick up your puppy and use a carry on pet carrier to return home with your puppy, that will work.
      In general, however, we prefer for you to pick up your puppy.



    • If you decide you want one of our puppies, please see our Puppy Adoption Questionnaire so that we can help you select a puppy to suit your lifestyle.

    • Credit cards are accepted for all transactions. (MC, VISA, AMEX)
      A 5% processing fee will be added to the invoice if using a credit card. We also accept cash and checks.

    • Please visit the Midwest Crates website for excellent tips on purchasing the proper size of crate for your new puppy or current pet, as well as some guidelines for proper crate training.
      A crate trained puppy is calm and comfortable in his own crate. Consider it a haven, not a jail.


Watch your Deep Run puppy grow...
If you are fortunate enough to have reserved a pup from a Deep Run litter, you can see updated puppy photos after the litter is reserved.


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"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." -- Unknown

Litter information is current as of
Monday, 04-Aug-2025 16:42:54 EDT



We ARE OPEN for boarding.



Future planned litters include American Field pups, English pups and dual purpose pups in Yellow, Black and Chocolate. Check back with us often. We will post more information as it becomes available.




GCH CH UCH Deep Run Bally Hoo, JH
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Danikk Darlin Debbie (Champion pointed)
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All-English, All-Yellow Dual Purpose Pups Born May 28, 2025


billy
Billy
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 Billy is a striking pale yellow dog with a regal demeanor and a playful personality. He is a wonderful guy who is happy to go along with the program of the day whether it be a day in the field retrieving birds or getting gussied up for a Dog Show. He is about 80 pounds, but is agile and athletic.

Billy has all health clearances. OFA Hips, Eyes, Patellas, Advanced Cardiac, EIC, CNM, HPNK, Dentition. See Billy's OFA files.

darla
Darla
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Darla has all health clearances. OFA Hips, Eyes, Patellas, Advanced Cardiac, EIC, CNM, HPNK. See Darla's OFA files.


Six boys and two girls were born May 28, 2025. Three handsome lovable boys are ready for new homes now.

Boys:




Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!


Danikk Deep Run Davy Crockett, JH
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Deep Run Turner, JH
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Black and Chocolate Pups

davey
Davy
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 Danikk Deep Run Davy Crocket is a handsome chocolate English Labrador Retriever. Davy is the son of GCH CH Cedarwood Danikk Brass Tacks Danikk JH, a stunning black dog. Davy is a friendly, happy dog with classic English good looks.
He has recently finished his Junior Hunter title.



Davy is CHIC Certified #189223. He is OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, Advanced Cardiac Clearance, OFA Eyes Clear (Caer), PRA Clear, CNM, EIC, D-Locus Clear. Full Dentition and Patellas Normal. See Davy's OFA page.

turner
Turner
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 Turner is a black dual purpose female sired by one of my very favorite dogs, Deep Run Mad Hatter MH UMH, the first chocolate Labrador Retriever to achieve Master Hunter Titles in both Waterfowl and Upland hunting. A dog with a great sense of humor, loyalty and affection, I look forward to seeing these pups grow and flourish.

Turner’s dam, Shady Grove’s Deep Run Ruby, a daughter of GCH CH G-UCH, UCH, Can CH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD RE MH MHU and Granddaughter of Shady Grove’s Cajun M&M MH48. See Turner's OFA page.


1 black girl and 1 chocolate boy are available for new homes.

Chocolate and black girls:


Chocolate boys:


Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!



U UGCH UCH Deep Run Sam Spade, JH (Bogie)
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Deep Run Core Sound Wanna Win (Ducky)

All-American Field Black and Yellows Born July 16, 2025

bogie
Bogie
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Bogie is black, all-English 65 pounds. Bogie is a kind and handsome dog, exhibits balance and style for a day in the field or an evening by the fire.
Bogie is son of GCH CH UGCH UCH Poplar Forest Play It Again Sam UD, RE, MH, UMH, first in the history of the breed to attain both Master Hunter Retriever AND Master Hunter Upland titles.
He has made many wonderful pups who are friends, companions and competitors.
He has all OFA Clearances, CHIC 112350, OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, LR-EYES3159/100M, Advanced Cardiac Clearance, EIC Clear, CNM Clear, D Locus Clear, Patellas Normal, D Locus Clear, PRA Clear, HPN Clear, RD/OSD Clear. See a copy of Bogie's OFA files.
Bogie does carry the yellow gene and I expect some yellow pups in this litter.



ducky
Ducky
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Ducky is a 55 pound American black female who also carries yellow. She is a sweet and happy girl and a perfect match for Bogie for any one looking for a good looking companion dog, performance dog, hunt test or hunting dog, or best friend.
She has a star studded pedigree of Field Champions, Amateur Field Champions, National Champions and Hunt Test dog, testament to a heritage of talent and trainability. Ducky is granddaughter of Flex, a 100 point all-age dog.
Ducky is in training for her Junior Hunter title with 3 consecutive passes and will finish her title this fall after her pups arrive.
She has all OFA Clearances OFA Hips Good, Elbows, Cardiac Normal, EIC CLEAR, CNM Clear, D Locus Clear, PRA Clear. See a copy of Ducky's OFA files.




1 black boy and 1 black girl are available. 7 pups total: 3 black boys, 1 yellow boy, 3 black girls.

Expecting robust pups with stocky build of Sire and Grandsire (Play It Again Sam and Bogie).
Promise to be excellent choice for companions, hunting, Hunt Tests, and all performance venues.

Here are pictures from a previous Bogie x Ducky litter

Girls:


Boys:


Is this the puppy you have been looking for? Please take a few moments to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire and send it along to us. We will review your hopes and goals for your new puppy and discuss finding the perfect puppy for you!




Interested in an older puppy or dog that is already well started on obedience and retrieving? See our Trained Dogs & Puppies with some training and older and retired dogs.





If you decide you want one of our puppies or want to be on the waiting list for one, please fill out Puppy Adoption Questionnaire so that we can help you select a puppy to suit your lifestyle. That is the first step in getting a Deep Run Puppy. Please call us for information at 540-752-4888.






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Brandy comforting a motherAll DEEP RUN puppies are born in the house, have dewclaws removed, are wormed and vaccinated with the best biologicals available. Pups are handled and well socialized, introduced to the collar and leash and pigeons before they leave. Weather permitting, they are also introduced to the water. Most puppies are sold before they are old enough to leave, so we recommend a deposit as soon as you decide on a litter. If you come to pick up your pup and don’t find him or her suitable, your deposit will be immediately refunded or transferred to another litter. Please call Phyllis to discuss your special needs in a Field bred Labrador pup.


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