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Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the United States. They are loyal, outgoing, friendly, and active. Affectionate and good with other dogs and children, they make wonderful additions to your family.
If you’re in the market for Labrador Retriever puppies in the state of Florida, you’re in luck! There are plenty of reputable breeders in the Sunshine State to choose from. All the breeders mentioned in this list make sure the puppies are well cared for, including receiving all vaccinations, being thoroughly vet examined, and adhering to the Labrador Retriever Official Standard set by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
The 10 Labrador Retriever Breeders in Florida
1. Tru-Heart Labradors
- Middleburg, FL
This American Kennel Club-registered breeder has over 60 years of experience in breeding and training dogs and has exclusively bred Labs for over 20 years. No Lab has ever been returned for health or temperament issues, and each pup is raised in a home with 5 acres of land, plenty of love, attention, and care.
This breeder’s land also has a pond for the natural water-loving Labs to play. The website has an application you’ll need to fill out as the first step. With your new pup, you’ll receive AKC registration and a health certificate. All puppies are dewormed and thoroughly examined by a veterinarian. They also do not remove dewclaws.
2. Seminole Labradors
- Northern Florida, minutes from Florida-Georgia line
This breeder breeds top-quality AKC purebred Labs. They are affiliated with the AKC and members of the Labrador Club of the Piedmont. They are focused on preserving and maintaining the breed’s integrity and are committed to embracing the breed type, such as temperament, skin and coat, level toplines, and more. To get started, fill out the form under the contact link on the website.
3. SoFlo Labradors
- Palm Beach County, Florida
SoFlo Labradors is a hobby breeder that breeds high-quality yellow, chocolate, and black Labs. The pups are raised in the breeder’s home and socialized right after birth. They focus on breeding pups of superior temperament and health. All puppies are vaccinated, microchipped, AKC registered, and come with a health certificate. They also offer a 1-year health guarantee.
4. Horne’s Labradors
- North Florida and South Georgia
This breeder specializes in black and yellow English Labradors, and the puppies are bred with champion bloodlines. The bloodlines have a history of service dogs, companion, show, and hunting dogs. The pups are sold with limited AKC registration. They also offer a 10% discount to active military personnel. The breeder socializes the pups, and they are raised in a loving environment.
5. Show Den Labradors
- Ocala, FL
Show Den Labradors are committed to breeding Labs with champion bloodlines and meeting the AKC Labrador Retriever Standard. They are more focused on breeding for their own breeding stock and show lines but occasionally have pups available. If you’re looking for a purebred Lab, you can rest assured that’s what you’ll get with this breeder. They serve Florida, Georgia, and surrounding states.
6. Stone Haven Labs
- Dunnellon, FL
This breeder has been breeding English Labradors since 1980. The puppies are socialized and raised in the breeder’s home with love and attention. All puppies are AKC-registered and bred for companionship, show, field, and service work. They are members of the National Labrador Retriever Club and the East Coast Quality Breeders Association. All pups are examined and tested for top-quality breed assurance. They are happy to assist you with any questions; all you have to do is shoot them an email.
7. Aisling Labradors
- North East, FL
Located near St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida, this small hobby breeder raises AKC-limited-registered pups in the home. All puppies are bred according to the Labrador standard health and temperament and are ready to go home at 8 weeks. All parents are genetically tested for any joint issues and any signs of inbreeding. All pups are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and they offer a lifetime support guarantee.
8. Blue Cypress Kennels
- Okeechobee, FL
Blue Cypress Kennels has bred British Labradors for over 10 years.
The British Labrador is primarily a sporting and hunting breed that holds the Labrador Retriever standard temperament. Their facility sits on 7,000 acres of land filled with wildlife and designed by nature experts, creating the perfect hunting-training scenario. They handpick from the finest British Labs in the world to produce the best hunting and sporting Labs. If you’re looking for a Lab for hunting and sport, this kennel is the place for you to find your sporting and hunting companion.
9. Tarrah Labradors, Reg’d
- Orlando, FL
This breeder breeds black and yellow Labs that are cleared for any congenital problems before adoption. The puppies are sold with an AKC limited registration and are microchipped. You can take your new puppy home at 8 weeks, and the breeders raise them with love and plenty of attention. A unique fact about this breeder is they use an early socializing technique called early neurological stimulation, which improves cardiovascular health and other physical benefits.
10. Duck River Labradors
- Naples, FL
This breeder breeds yellow, chocolate, and black Labs and strives to keep bloodlines pure and free of congenital problems. The puppies are from champion bloodlines, microchipped, have AKC limited registration, and are socialized in a loving home. All pups are dewormed and up to date on all vaccines. This breeder starts the puppies on a “Super Dog Program,” which neurologically stimulates the pups mentally and physically. You will need to fill out an application to get on their waiting list for a puppy.
In Conclusion
If you’re looking for a Lab, you’re not alone. Thankfully, these are one of the most popular dogs in the country, so there’s no shortage, and we can bet you will be able to find a reputable breeder relatively close to you.
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