Information regarding our breeding program and our puppies:

We have been breeding Labradors since 2001 and have numerous families that have 2, 3 and even 4 of our Labradors (at one time). We will be happy to put you in touch with any of our families to get stellar references about us, our puppies and our breeding program. We are always here throughout the life of your puppy for any help, support or just to share stories and pictures. You can also Like us on our Facebook & Instagram pages for LOTS of photos updates with photos and videos.  Read Below for more information about us.

 

All of our puppies are raised inside of our home. We do not have kennels. Puppies are born in our bedroom and stay there for several weeks so we are able to watch them constantly. At 3 days old until they are 16 days old, they are given the Early Neurological Stimulation method to make for better/stronger puppies/adults. At about 3-4 weeks old, puppies are moved to our living room, where they are exposed to additional sights, sounds and stimulations. (music, television, children, vacuuming, toys) We are with the puppies 24/7 when we have puppies on the ground. We are blessed to be able to work out of the home and that allows us to be with them and never leave them until the puppies leave the nest.

 

We evaluate the puppies at approximately 49 days for their Temperaments and we also evaluate them to determine if a puppy will be staying with us here at Mythic. The temperament testing ensures that we match the right puppy to your family. (We do not allow the family to choose their puppy as this has proven to be ineffective in finding the right puppy for the family. We will not know which puppy will be going home with you until AFTER this evaluation)  We offer a 26 month warranty against hip dysplasia and a lifetime warranty against Progressive Retinal Atrophy. All of our puppies are sold on limited registration with a spay/neuter requirement.

 

Pups are de-wormed at least 3 times before coming to your home. They will also get their first set of shots at their well checkup visit from the vet. We feed high quality food, these foods contain the appropriate calcium and phosphorus levels necessary for a large breed, this ensures they will not grow too fast and end up with orthopedic problems. We will send you a list of supplies to get for your new addition a week or so before the puppy is ready to go home. We will also include the name of the food that we recommend you keep the puppy on.

 

 

We do NOT allow visitors until the pups are ready to go to their new home which ensures the safety of our puppies and all of our adult dogs as well. Shots are done by our vet and are typically done just a couple of days before their "Gotcha" day. Puppies are not fully immune to the deadly diseases that are out there and we take extra precautions to ensure that we don't introduce any diseases to our home and our puppies/dogs.

 

Do your research prior to choosing a breeder as this is a 14-15 year commitment. There are numerous breeders out there indicating they do health clearances on their dog, when in fact they have NOT done the appropriate health clearances. (“My vet said they were healthy” is NOT a health clearance)

There are breed specific health clearances that we complete prior to any of our dogs being bred. More information can be found on our "Links" page. ALL of our extensive health clearances are listed on our website under each individual dog. 

Always ask to see proof of the health clearances on the parents. Hips, Elbows, Eyes, Cardiac (Echo), EIC, PRA, CNM, and Dilute. (AT THE MINIMUM)

 

If you are interested in one of our puppies or adult dogs, the first step is to complete an application. Please be thorough so we can get to know you. We have spent a great deal of time putting our information about us and our dogs on our website and find that as of recently people are using chatgpt and asking questions that are already answered on our website. Once you have completed the application, we will review it and if it seems you are a good fit for one of our puppies, we like to schedule a phone interview to get to know you better. 

If you send a generic list of questions already answered here, I will prioritize families who have taken the time to learn about our program and our Labradors. I value human connection and personal stories over scripted inquiries.

We typically have our puppies spoken for well before they are ready to go home, so it's important to plan ahead if you are interested. We do not have a typical wait list, instead we accept a few holding fees from approved families in each litter before puppies are born, then once puppies arrive, we begin interviews again once we know what puppies are available. Our program is built on decades of observing the health and temperaments of our multiple generations of our line. We don't just breed two dogs; we are continuing a legacy with a focus on Calm Temperaments and Trainability. We spend countless hours researching pedigrees and know our lines extensively and only bring in outside lines that we know would compliment our lines with health considerations as well as still focusing on family pets with amazing temperaments as we already have done over the years. Please keep in mind, it is important to realize that we set up the foundation for a successful puppy, it is up to the new family to continue the raising and training of the puppy to ensure a well rounded, calm and obedient puppy. Labradors are smart and know how to please but they will take advantage of a situation if allowed to. Structure, routines and constant training is essential to ensure a very long happy environment for your new addition.

 

We do require a $500 non-refundable holding fee, once we have approved your family, to hold your puppy.

Pricing on our puppies start at $3,200 depending on parents. All of our parents have health clearances as well as multiple generations of health clearances.

The easiest way to contact us is via email laura@mythiclabs.com or via our Facebook  or Instagram chat as we are normally with the dogs and/or puppies and hard to get to the phone. We definitely want to be able to chat once we have all our doggie duties done. Hugs, kisses and belly rubs!

 

We will always be here to answer any of your questions and offer lifetime support and advice for our Mythic Labrador families.

Thank you for taking the time to review our website and any questions not answered, we would be happy to answer those in great detail. Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

We are proud members of The Labrador Retriever Club