Labs....they'll fill your heart with love !!!!!
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Left- This is an un-posed picture of Java and Gator, taken March 2012. These 2 are inseperable best friends. When I saw them in this position, I called for my son to quickly bring me my camera. He couldn't get it to me fast enough. I thought I would miss the shot if anyone moved, but he arrived with the camera, I got a few shots, & the sleeping angels didn't even flinch.
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Our Family
Our busy household consists of Paddy & John McKee and our 3 very active boys, and our 5 dogs, and puppies. We live in SW Florida.
Our Pups
Our babies are part of our family. We are a small family breeder with 3 females, 1 stud and 1 rescue. Our pups are born and raised inside our home, with love and affection every day. There is a big difference in family raised versus kennel pups. Our 3 children and adult dogs help me get the puppies ready for their forever homes.
Our puppies can go home when they turn 8 weeks old, and after they get a clean bill of health from my vet, their health certificate and their initial puppy vaccinations. All my pups also have their dew claws removed for the benefit of the new owner and the pup. (The dew claws are the equivalent of the 'thumb' on the human hand. They are the claw that is raised up on the front paw. It is what will scratch you if the pup jumps up on you and often the nail gets broken in your dogs regular activities and causes unnecessary pain to the dog. ) Pups are sent home with limited AKC registration (unless other arrangements are made).
Our puppies can go home when they turn 8 weeks old, and after they get a clean bill of health from my vet, their health certificate and their initial puppy vaccinations. All my pups also have their dew claws removed for the benefit of the new owner and the pup. (The dew claws are the equivalent of the 'thumb' on the human hand. They are the claw that is raised up on the front paw. It is what will scratch you if the pup jumps up on you and often the nail gets broken in your dogs regular activities and causes unnecessary pain to the dog. ) Pups are sent home with limited AKC registration (unless other arrangements are made).
Our Breeding Program
First and foremost I breed for DISPOSITION: Dogs with friendly, well socialized, sweet, eager and mellow, flawless, low key temperament are the traits I strive to find to be included in my breeding program as they make the best pets and are easy to train. I demand this of all of our dogs.. if they do not have all of the above qualities they do not get put into our breeding program...my focus is on bringing you a welcomed family addition. Next I breed for LOOKS. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I strive for well proportioned dogs within the guidelines of the breed standard. I also breed for INTELLIGENCE. I want my pups to be versatile in whatever setting they are placed in. They should be eager to hunt, retrieve, swim and eager to please their owner and easy to train.
