About our
puppies...
"Hey! Look down here, I think I see a piece of kibble."
"Relax and pose you guys!"
"Is that a BIRD!!!!"
custom designed whelping room which is just off our living
room with a window so we can see the pups. This room has a
dog door to a heated & air conditioned indoor/outdoor kennel
for the dam to use while nursing. After graduating from the
whelping box, the pups then have the entire room to romp and
play. Weather permitting, they are soon allowed to learn the ins
and outs of the indoor/outdoor kennel as well as begin crate
training. The entire time the pups are continually provided with
new stimuli with the introduction of interactive toys and
changing environments as well as trips into the living room and
Puppies here at Shadowmyst are whelped and raised in our the
acreage as a group and individually as we strive to provide an
increasingly expanding social atmosphere for the pup to grow
and learn within.
Before going to their new homes at 7-8 weeks, they have been
vaccinated, are dewormed, introduced to birds, introduced to
crate training, learn how to sit and wait for their food, begin
learning a recall and are well socialized. Owners also receive a
comprehensive packet of information about care and training.
Puppies come with a written warrantee and we will happily take
the puppy back if you are ever unable to keep it. All pet puppies
are sold on limited registration and a spay/neuter contract. We
enjoy staying in contact with our puppy buyers and will be
there for you throughout your puppy's life.
Because of our love for this breed and our commitment to
finding permanent and loving homes, we have potential buyers
complete a questionnaire to provide us with information about
how our puppy will be taken care of throughout it's lifetime and
what qualities they are looking for in a labrador. This also helps
us to make sure that the right puppy goes to the right owner,
making the best match possible for everyone. We want you to
be as happy with your puppy as we are with it's new home.
For this reason, while we do give you the opportunity to
determine whether you want black, chocolate or yellow, we do
not take requests for preferred 'shades' of yellow. Yellows can
be anything from a light cream to a fox red shade. This is the
written description for the standard for the breed and while light
nothing rare about either extreme. Genetically, they are yellow.
Shades of yellow can not be accurately predicted and will
sometimes darken as a puppy reaches adulthood.
With this in mind, and understanding that most puppies are
reserved before they are born, if you choose to have a yellow
puppy, we hope that you will remain open to whatever shade of
yellow is the best match for you.
We don't just raise labs. We train, work and show our labs in
many of the venues they are so versatile to be able to
participate. Hunting, hunt tests, obedience, agility,
companionship and the show ring, we strive for a lab that can do
it all and have the soundness to continue doing it for a lifetime.
Our breeding labs are screened for common inherited problems in
the breed and certified free of hip & elbow dysplasia, eye
problems and most are screened for heart problems before being
bred. We offer a written warrantee. Because we also teach
obedience, agility and hunt training, we emphasize early learning
so your puppy is already off to a great start before going home.
We also help you prepare for your puppy beforehand and when
you pick them up, with a comprehensive packet of information
When you get home, we are only a phone call or e-mail away if
you have any questions or problems. You also receive half off the
cost of our beginner obedience class. We carefully match puppies
with owners so that each placement is as ideal as possible and
everyone is happy. This means that we look for ideal homes
where our puppies will have the love and care they deserve for a
lifetime. Here is what owners have said about their Shadowmyst
puppies;
"Steel has turned out to be a
wonderful dog. He is extraordinarily
friendly and fun loving and the best
retriever I have ever hunted with.
Thank you so much for your efforts in
breeding this fine animal."
"I've been hunting with
Lou a lot this year she is
doing great. The guys I
hunt with are very
surprised how well she is
doing knowing that I
have never trained a dog
before. She has picked
up on a lot of things on
her own, she is a very
quick learner…over all
she is doing wonderful
and I'm very glad we
chose to get a dog from
you, you can really tell
she came from a good
line of dogs."
"We just wanted to let you know what
an absolute joy Dakota is! He's a
great addition to our family, and
we're really lucky to have him. He's
just what we wanted, a pup that likes
to have fun, but is a great cuddle dog
too."
"...he is absolutely great, he truly
is a great all around dog and
that is both mine and Dave's
honest opinion. And it's not just
because were the mom & dad.
We get so many complements
from famiy, friends and total
strangers. And not just about
his looks and apperance but his
personality and everything that
entails. ....I know there's no
thing as the perfect dog but
Jack is truly a close match and
we could not be any happier
with him. "
"We want to thank you again for
such a wonderful dog. Bandit has
grown into a beautiful boy and he is
the sweetest guy around."
"Coop is great. Give youself a pat
on the back. He's all I had hoped
for. He took 1st in his beginner
obedience class. Scored 195. for.
He took 1st in his beginner for.
He took 1st in his beginner
obedience class. Scored 195.
obedience class. Scored 195.
Only dog in class to do routine
Only dog in class to do routine
off lead (we could use check
cord). Only dog to do a finish.
............ Have been goose hunting
with Coop. For his first goose he
ran down a cripple and returned
it to me. I couldn't be happier.
He just needs a little maturity
and I know he will make a good
hunting pal................ Thanks
again for a great dog."
Email us if you are interested in a puppy.
"High Five Bro!"