Please read first if you plan to submit a puppy application:

Please take note of the following information:

- All Black Forest Labrador breeding pairs and puppies are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC).

- Black Forest Labrador puppies are solely for family pets and cannot be bred without prior written agreements.

- We only discuss litter details with potential new owners after they submit an application.

- We conduct video, phone, and text chats with applicants before confirming a litter reservation. Additionally, you are welcome to visit us at our home kennel located in Western Pennsylvania.

- The order of puppy selection is based on the order of deposit received.

- Puppies are sold with comprehensive health guarantees and current health records, including a microchip, hip dysplasia guarantee, AKC Registration, Eye/Elbow and hip certification, 3 generation pedigree, sales contract, and receipt.

New Puppy Owner Helpful Hints

The methods, beliefs and routines described below are practices we truly use every day! Our dogs are living proof the following can improve not only your dogs behavior but their quality of life and your relationship with them…

Puppy's First Week Home

Your puppy has just left its family and entered a new home with unfamiliar smells, sights, and sounds. This transition can be overwhelming, so providing comfort and patience is essential to help them adjust...

Feeding & Diet

This schedule helps puppies develop a consistent routine, promoting healthy habits as they grow, with regular feeding, potty breaks, playtime, and rest, ensuring a well-balanced, structured environment essential for their development and well-being...

Five fundamentals to the well trained puppy

Dogs only know consistency, tone of voice and repetition. Your habits, good and bad, will be reflected in your dogs behavior so be patient and think through what you're goals are before you begin teaching...

Pack Mentality

Canines are pack animals and the pack has a clear hierarchy from the top dog (alpha) to the second, third and so on. The idea is to introduce the puppy while maintaining your current dog's hierarchy in the home and family.

Puppy Psychology

Dogs don’t feel human emotions or understand English. They recognize love, repetition, consistency, and tone of voice. Your family is their pack. Avoid humanizing them; instead, treat them as dogs to nurture proper behavior...

Crate Training & Table Manners

Teaching dogs crate training, table manners, door training, teething, and chewing is crucial as it builds a foundation for a well-behaved, balanced, and stress-free life, benefiting both the dog and its owner...

Veterinarian Care & Vaccinations

Black Forest puppies are wormed and vaccinated before going home. Your vet will check stool samples during the first visit and inform you of the inoculation schedule they prefer to follow for ongoing care.

Grooming Bathing & Nails

Grooming is essential for dogs, impacting more than their appearance. It significantly affects their health and well-being, ensuring comfort, preventing issues, and maintaining a clean, healthy coat that supports their overall quality of life.