BREEDING

• About Our Breeding Services
  • Deep Run Farm is one of the finest breeding, training, and canine health care centers in North America.
  • Onsite veterinarian, Phyllis Giroux, D.V.M., has over 15 years experience in canine reproduction: timing tests, vaginal smears, breeding assistance, artificial insemination with fresh, chilled, extended, and frozen semen.
  • You may board your dog at Deep Run for timing tests, vaginal smears, and breeding assistance including artificial insemination with fresh, chilled, and frozen semen.
  • If your stud dog has fertility problems, Dr. Giroux is available for evaluation and treatment plans.
  • We can whelp your litter in our home- an opportunity to get your puppies off to the right start.
  
  
• About Our Breeding Stock
  • All of our breeding stock of Labrador Retrievers have OFA good or excellent hips, OFA elbows, and current eye clearances. Many are also Penn Hip® rated. See our FAQs for information about OFA, CERF and PennHIP.
  • Sires are ALWAYS field-titled dogs with top quality pedigrees. Knowledge of the pedigree ensures freedom from genetic defects. Many dogs are titled in conformation and field.
  • Dams exceptionally well-bred dogs, many are titled themselves. They are sound in mind and body and even-tempered to impart those qualities in their pups.
  
  
• Requirements
  • Registration with a recognized Registry, and copy of same.
  • Copy of Pedigree.
  • OFA, PennHIP, or GDC certification, or copy of Xray. (Occasionally a female may come into heat prior to hip certification. If that happens, you may bring a hip Xray with you which we will evaluate.)
  • Eye exam by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
  • Negative Brucellosis test within 14 days (we can do this here, cost $33.00).
  • The person who presents the female for breeding and makes the breeding arrangements must be the person who will rear and place the litter.
  
  
• Recommendations
  • OFA Elbow certification
  • We generally prefer not to breed chocolate dogs to yellow dogs and vice versa.
  
  
• Costs
  • The stud fee is due at the time we sign the litter registration. Stud fees for our dogs range from $750-$1000. Please check each stud dog listing for his fee. A reduced stud fee is charged for litters less than four.
  • If you wish to bring or ship your female to Deep Run, Dr. Giroux will monitor her progress with Vaginal Smears and RadioImmunoassay progesterone testing. Each progesterone test is $75, sometimes one is enough, sometimes we may need to run 3 or 4 to establish ovulation dates. The dog will be bred at the appropriate time based on progesterone levels. Natural breeding is always attempted, but if not possible, an Artificial Insemination is performed. Some first time girls do better with an AI. Each female is covered at least twice. The cost for this is $200, plus $20/day board. Trips to the Airport for pickup and delivery are $50, plus a fuel surcharge (currently $25.00).
  • For chilled semen, each collection, evaluation, extension, and preparation for shipping is $150. We have our own semen shippers on hand and extender. The extender and the shipper are included in the $150 fee. We recommend Federal Express Priority Overnight for semen delivery. The cost for this is usually $55. You may get as many shipments as you would like. In an "emergency" we may be able to ship semen via Air Freight for same day delivery. Fees for this vary.
    The key to successful Chilled Semen breeding is having good testing of the female, good communication between your veterinarian and Dr. Giroux, and good logistics. We recommend QUANTITATIVE progesterone testing of your female to best determine the appropriate days for insemination.
  • We have frozen semen available for our stud dogs, stored at different locations. For our stud dogs that are still available, we recommend using chilled semen, as the likelihood of pregnancy is much better, and the timing of insemination less critical. If you wish information on the frozen semen, please contact us for details.

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Hero (click for large picture)

Hero is a very handsome and talented CHAMPION who consistently produces puppies that conform to the Labrador Retriever Club breed standard and make charming hunting companions and pets. In addition to his terrific blocky, "show dog" good looks, he has the drive and desire to be a good Hunt and Field Test competitor and Hunting dog. Hero is now a Champion Master Hunter and a specialty winner! Hero completed the requirements for his AKC Master Hunter Title on July 1, 2007 under respected judges Bob Reckart and Bruce Smith at the Presque Isle Retriever Club Summer Hunt Test and has joined the exclusive ranks of CH, MH Labrador Retrievers as the 41st Champion Master Hunter in the history of the breed. Hero is also a NAHRA Master Hunting Retriever. Hero completed his Rally Novice Title in 3 consecutive shows over the summer of 2008. We will be moving on to Obedience and Tracking this winter, Hero has exhibited such a delight in all forms of training that we have to do something different over the winter when the ponds were frozen! See Hero on the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac homepage. We are honored to announce that Hero has been selected as a Champion of Health by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (http://www.offa.org/healthchlab.html) Hero has sired not only numerous Hunt and Field Test title winners, but also Conformation Specialty Winners, Champions, and Caer Bren Ben, a son who is spending some time in England and will be exhibited at the Crufts Dog Show! See Hero Kids. OFA Good, OFA Elbows, CERF, Optigen A1, CNM Clear, OFA Cardiac (Echo), Full Dentition. Hero is available at stud for $1,000. Natural breedings and Fresh Chilled and Frozen Semen available. See Hero pic 2     See Hero pic 7 See Hero pic 3     See Hero pic 8 See Hero pic 4     See Hero pic 9 See Hero pic 5     See Hero pic 10 See Hero pic 6     See Hero pic 11

Rocky (click for large picture)

We are proud to include Rocky in our star filled stud dog lineup. Rocky was bred and born here at Deep Run Farm, and from the beginning, he caught our eye as a spectacular young pup. His remarkable marking ability, intelligence, and tractability made him a standout from his littermates. His pedigree certainly showed promise: his sire, Elvis, is one of our best producing stud dogs, who has consistently sired great looking pups with loads of talent, drive and desire, filled with courage and tenacity. Elvis's love for cold water, ice, and heavy cover has made him a favorite not only as a producer, but as a hunter and hunt test dog as well. Rocky has inherited all Elvis' boldness, style, and talent, with the tremendous addition from his mother, Anna (Prairiemarsh Manitoba Marker), daughter of 2xNAFC FC 2xCNAFC CFC Ebonstar Lean Mac, and FTCH AFTCH Coldcreek Kayla To Go, MH, littermate to 2 dogs who have won Canadian Nationals. Rocky’s promise led Jack back to Field Trials, where he collected 6 Derby points (including a WIN) in very limited trialing , prior to aging out of Derby. Rocky quickly completed his Master Hunter Title, qualifying for the 2006 Master National. On his way to being QAA, Rocky placed Third in his first Qualifying Stake sponsored by the Labrador Retriever Club in Elkton, MD. Rocky is not only a talented competition dog, he is also a terrific house and hunting dog. Last winter, Rocky accompanied Jack on numerous duck and goose hunts, including several Sea Duck Hunts, where (at 18 months of age) he enthusiastically lept from the stern of a 42 foot boot into the icy surf of the Chesapeake Bay to retrieve Jack's limit of sea ducks. Rocky is 85 pounds of solid muscle, talent, and intelligence. He is very tractable, and is game for any agenda: training, trialing, hunting or retriever demonstrations around the country. His easy going, relaxed manner make him a great traveling companion, and his intelligence and pleasing personality make him a terrific student. He is a handsome and striking dog, his intelligent, alert expression on his well muscled athletic body make him very pleasing to watch. We look forward to a long and exciting career with Rocky on the Deep Run Team. Rocky's first litter of 12 pups was already swimming and retrieving pigeons at 5 weeks of age!! OFA Hips Excellent (LR 153789E), OFA Elbows Normal (LR-EL27937) CERF (LR -43245/2005). Clear of the CNM mutation and not at risk for transmitting the deleterious gene. Rocky's Stud fee is $850

GMHRCH WR DEEP RUN RIDE 'EM HIGH, MH, WCX
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Rider (click for large picture) High resolution picture

Rider has been with us since he was picked from his litter at 6˝ weeks of age. We are proud to own, train and campaign this talented young chocolate retriever. His father, NFC AFC Storm's Riptide Star, made history by being the second chocolate Field Champion and the first and only chocolate to win the NATIONAL Championship Stake. Rider's dam is a product of two of the finest labrador Field Trial/Hunt & Field Test kennels from the Eastern shore of Virginia. Shannondoah, on the eastern shore of Maryland (Auggie Argabright) and Haverhill (Carol Ladd). Rider is a great marking dog, tremendously focused and intense. His water blinds are truly remarkable for a dog so young. He completed his NAHRA Senior title by going 4/4 at 21 months of age. Rider consistently produces very intense, athletic pups who have been successful in Field Trials, Hunt Tests, Agility and Obedience. He has produced numerous Search and Rescue dogs as well as terrific hunting dogs and companions. Rider does point, as do many of his offspring. Rider spent the past two winters hunting ducks and geese in Southern Maryland with our good friend Fred Perini. OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, PennHIP .17, .26 (top 90th percentile). 2006 CERF (eyes cleared annually). CNM Clear. Fresh chilled and frozen semen available. Stud fee $750. fee.

GMHRCH WR DEEP RUN DESPERADO, MH
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Hombre (click for large picture) Head picture High Resolution picture

Hombre is from one of FC AFC Riparian Roughrider's last litters out of GMHR Princess Crystal Rana, MH, one of the finest yellow females to run Hunt and Field Tests on the East Coast. Hombre is 90 pounds of muscle with stunning conformation and sound movement. His marking ability is phenomenal and his blinds are exceptional. He has a perfect training attitude and is very consistent in trials. He has qualified at every event in which he has run, finishing his MHR and he qualified for and at the 1999 RAW Invitational, and has completed his AKC Master Hunter; all before the age of two years. A different yellow pedigree, combining Teddy, Slew Man Too, Cody, Harley and Houston. Perfect temperament with a relaxed, easy-going manner, great drive, tractability, and go-power in the field. 1998 Eyes clear, OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, PennHIP .35, .42 (top 70th percentile). Clear of the CNM mutation and not at risk for transmitting the deleterious gene. Fresh chilled and frozen semen is available. $850 stud fee.

GMHR WR DEEP RUN AFTER SIX, MH
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Buddy (click for large picture)

Mr. Buddy is one of our very favorite dogs here at Deep Run Farm. He is the son of our "perfect dog" GMHRCH Six O'Clock Scholar, MH, QAA, NAHRA 1000 pts (deceased) and the daughter of one of our best foundation bitches Rocky Oaks Wishful Thinkin' (FC AFC Way Da Go Rocky daughter). See another Buddy picture See Buddy hunting picture 1 See Buddy hunting picture 2 See Redskin fan From the time he was eight weeks old, Buddy has been a standout dog, with his good looks, intelligence, drive, and desire to please. He started doing retrieving demonstrations at the Harrisburg outdoor show when he was eight weeks old, and has been pleasing audiences with his antics ever since! He is a very talented marking dog with tremendous style both on land and in the water. Distance, terrain, or weather have no effect on his consistent abilities. He constantly amazes us with his ability to run the most complicated blinds in every situation. The most special thing about Buddy is his tremendous desire to please. He truly wakes up each morning asking what he can do for us today. He loves tricks, and anyone who has seen him run can attest to the fact that he likes to walk himself off line with his leash in his mouth. He also will politely jump on the bumper of our kennel truck when he needs to be dried off. Buddy has earned his GMHR and his Master Hunter title. Buddy is OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, with PennHIP scores (.24 and .28) in the 90th percentile, and current CERF. Clear of the CNM mutation and not at risk for transmitting the deleterious gene. Buddy throws BLACK, CHOCOLATE and YELLOW. Buddy's stud fee is $850. Buddy consistently produces high proportions of yellow and chocolate in his pups.

CH DEEP RUN SPENCER FOR HIRE, JH
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Spencer (click for large picture)

CH Deep Run Spencer for Hire, JH, a stylish, handsome sound Yellow Labrador Retriever, enters the ranks of our well bred, genetically sound stud dogs. Spencer is a happy, friendly, energetic dog with an ever wagging tail. Spencer is an "English" style dog, with a calmer, lower energy temperament. He is happy playing ball or going for a stroll around the farm. Spencer also exhibits tremendous drive for field work, and loves to hunt and retrieve upland birds. Spencer is currently working on his Hunt Test titles and is occasionally exhibited locally. Spencer does plan to attend the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden in New York in February of 2007. CH Deep Run's Spencer for Hire, JH completed his Junior Hunter Title at Keystone Retriever Hunt Test on June 6. We hope to move on to Senior with Spencer. Spencer is OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, CERF Clear (2006), Optigen A1, OFA Cardiac (Doppler)and Full Dentition. Spencer is "for Hire" to approved bitches. Stud Fee:$850. See Spencer pic 2

Am Can CH LOBUFF'S HOLLYRIDGE THE AVIATOR
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Colonel (click for large picture)

Colonel is a handsome 85 pound dark yellow dog sired by multiple Specialty winning CH Rozzay Hunt Club Clayview Grady, out of one of the top winning yellow bitches, also a multiple Specialty winner, CH Lobuff's Sandpiper at Hollyridge. He is a very friendly and sweet dog, with a terrific personality. He is enjoying learning about ducks, hunting and retrieving and we look forward to an exciting Hunt Test career for Colonel. Colonel is a Canadian Champion, and WON SPORTING GROUP IN CANADA!! AM, Can CH Lobuff Hollyridge the Aviator completes his Canadian Championship in 4 consecutive shows, finishing with a BOB and Group I. Colonel is OFA Good (LR-165150), OFA Elbows Normal (LR33705), OFA Cardiac (Doppler), CERF (LR-43397), Optigen A by Parentage. He has Full Dentition. Colonel has already sired a Champion and a Junior Hunter. His Stud fee is $900. See Colonel pic 2 See Colonel pic 3 See Colonel pic 4 See Colonel pic 5 See Colonel pic 6

CH ROCKYCREEK'S WIND AND SMOKE, JH
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Windy (click for large picture)

Windy is an English style dark chocolate male. He easily completed his Junior Hunter title over the summer of 2005, and is now working toward his Senior Hunter Title. He won all his classes at the prestigious Labrador Club of the Potomac Spring 2005 Specialty Show, and the Open Chocolate class at the Fall 2005 Barebones Specialty Show. Windy has completed his Championship. Windy is the son of two Champions, and a littermate to 3 lovely ladies who have already had great success in the show ring. Windy is a very happy and outgoing dog, who loves his work in the field, and absolutely loves to go to dog shows! He is a performer extraordinaire! He is OFA Fair, OFA Elbows, CERF Optigen A1 , OFA Cardiac (Doppler). Clear of the CNM mutation and not at risk for transmitting the deleterious gene. Full Dentition. Windy's stud fee is $900. See Windy pic 2     See Windy pic 9 See Windy pic 3     See Windy pic 10 See Windy pic 4     See Windy pic 11 See Windy pic 5     See Windy pic 12 See Windy pic 6     See Windy pic 13 See Windy pic 7     See Windy pic 14 See Windy pic 8     See Windy pic 15

AM/CAN/UKC CH POPLAR FOREST PLAY IT AGAIN SAM, MH
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Sam (click for large picture)

Sam completed his AKC Championship on July 5, 2008, with multiple Best of Breed wins over Specials. In August of 2008 he completed his Canadian Championship in one week of showing with a Sporting Group 1. Sam is the newest Champion Master Hunter on our Deep Run Home Team. Sam is the son of TWO Champion Master Hunters. He finished his Master Hunter title in June of 2008. Additonally, Sam completed his UKC Championship in one weekend of showing, with two Group 1's, a Group 3 and two Group 4's. THREE CHAMPION TITLES and a MASTER HUNTER TITLE in ONE YEAR!!! Sam is currently running in Field Trials, and we hope to get him Qualified All Age. Sam is very outgoing friendly, and is very intelligent. He loves to please, and loves to work. He is a natural water dog, loves icy water and has a great thick double coat to keep him comfortable in all sorts of weather. He is a great marker with a natural good memory for multiple falls. He is very athletic, and loves to run and play with the other dogs here at Deep Run Farm. Sam was a star in the show ring, his soundness, sporty movement, and breed type caught the eye of the judges who gave him his wins. To those judges, we are grateful for recognizing this great young dog. Sam's father is CH Sundance's Paddy's Irish Cream, CD MH. Sam's mother, Am, Can CH Pembroke Black Mist Poplar Forest, MH, WCX is the youngest CH, MH in the history of the breed. Sam is OFA Excellent, OFA Elbows, CERF, OFA Cardiac (Doppler) and Optigen A (by parentage). Sam is EIC Clear and CNM Clear. Full Dentition. His stud fee is $1000. Sam is yellow factored. Sam is producing typey, balanced, sound pups with lots of dual purpose potential. Look for his kids in the Show Ring, at Hunt Tests and in the field. See Sam pic 2 See Sam pic 3 (Mobile Kennel Club) See Sam pic 4 See Sam pic 5 See Sam pic 6 (Singing River Kennel Club)

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