Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale In Iowa: 2026 Breeders List
Disclaimer
Labrador Retrievers have been the most popular dog breed in America for 30 years and that popularity holds for the state of Iowa as well.1 Because bird hunting is also popular in this state, many Iowa Labrador breeders focus on producing strong hunting and retrieving dogs as opposed to show and pet dogs.
Until recently, Iowa was one of the worst states in America when it came to animal welfare laws. While stronger protections were passed in 2020,2 you should continue to screen breeders carefully before you buy a puppy to be certain you are getting a healthy puppy from a clean, safe kennel.
The 8 Labrador Retriever Puppy Breeders in Iowa
1. Shadowmyst Labradors
- Oskaloosa, IA
This breeder prioritizes combining both quality Labs and working dog lines, resulting in puppies who can fill a variety of roles. They are also dedicated to the health of their dogs, with numerous health screenings including genetic testing performed on their Labs before breeding.
Only the three original, AKC-recognized colors of black, chocolate, and yellow labs are available from this breeder. This breeder makes a point to have their puppies start early training before they go to their new homes with the goal of a smooth transition for the dog and owner.
2. Prairiesky Labradors
- Des Moines, IA
Prairiesky Labradors describes themselves as a hobby-breeding kennel, with puppies available only a few times a year. They focus on show quality Labradors, with several champions among their breeding stock. Because they are a small operation, this breeder maintains a waiting list for new litters. The improvement of the Labrador breed as a whole appears to be the main focus of this breeding operation.
3. Iowa Prairie Dogs
- Kalona, IA
This hobby breeder has only two females and raises their litters on a 10-acre property. They are more interested in producing high-quality puppies than a large number of dogs. This breeder will ship dogs by air for an additional fee, but only with a courier inside the cabin, never in cargo.
4. Doggie Dude Ranch
- Ames, IA
This is primarily a dog boarding facility that also breeds and raises Labrador puppies. Their dogs come from hunting and retrieving bloodlines and are sold as both pets and hunting dogs. The owners of this kennel are veterinarians and the puppies come with a health guarantee. They will also take back any puppy who doesn’t work out in their new home.
5. K and J Pointing Labs
- Orange City, IA
K & J Pointing Labs only raises a litter every other year or so from their two family hunting Labs. Both the male and female come from a long line of hunting and pointing Labradors. The parents both have certified hips and the kennel offers a health guarantee. This kennel will ship puppies by air or deliver them depending on location.
6. Country Silver Labs
- Manchester, IA
Country Silver Labs specializes in silver and chocolate-colored Labradors. Silver Labradors are not allowed to compete in shows because the color is not accepted by the AKC. However, silver Labs are popular as pets and hunting dogs. The male and females at this breeding kennel are health certified and genetically tested. The puppies are raised with a lot of socialization before they go to their new homes.
7. Silver Family Farm Labs
- Elkhart, IA
Silver Family Farm Labs is located on a family farm and offers several different colors of Labrador beyond the three AKC accepted black, chocolate, and yellow. The parent dogs are health-certified and genetically tested before breeding. All litters are hand-raised by the breeders and their children on the farm. These dogs are primarily bred and sold as pets but do have some hunting dogs in their lineage.
8. Hunter’s Point Kennel
- Marshalltown, IA
These are long-time breeders of hunting Labradors with black, chocolate, and yellow dogs available. They are a large operation dedicated to producing excellent hunters who are even better family pets. Their puppies are socialized and mentally stimulated regularly during the weeks before they go to their new homes. This kennel offers a strict health guarantee.
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Labrador Retriever Puppies for Sale in Connecticut: Breeders List
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Labrador Retriever Puppies for Sale in Washington: Breeders List
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Elizabeth Gray is a lifelong lover of all animals great and small. She got her first cat at 5 years old and at 14, she started working for her local veterinarian. Elizabeth spent more than 20 years working as a veterinary nurse before stepping away to become a stay-at-home parent to her daughter. Now, she is excited to share her hard-earned knowledge (literally--she has scars) with the readers. Elizabeth lives in Iowa with her family, including her two furry kids, Linnard, a husky mix and Algernon, the worldʻs most patient cat. When not writing, she enjoys reading, watching all sports but especially soccer, and spending time outdoors with her family.
