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Radcliff Labs is a small hobby facility located in northern Florida, raising Black, Yellow and Fox Red Labrador Retrievers

Our "Family First" breeding philosophy at Radcliff Labs is to breed for true labrador disposition.While soundness of body, structure, proper movement, maneuverability and athleticism necessary for a versatile sporting dog are also a must, we feel the lab disposition is a labs strongest trait.

It is nearly impossible to find a “bad” Labrador in that this breed is truly exceptional. The Labrador is naturally kind, outgoing, non-aggressive, and always eager to please its master or anyone in the family. Although the Labrador is a large dog, it is a great choice for families with small children, being extremely gentle and loving. The breed is highly versatile, meaning it makes an excellent hunting dog or a family companion.

When puppies, the Labrador Retriever may show some signs of digging and/or chewing but with proper training, this can be corrected. The Labrador has good energy without being hyperactive. Additionally, if you want a pet to play with and train, the Labrador naturally has an ability to fetch, often chasing objects into the water. The nice thing about this particular breed is that while it is mellow, if a stranger were to approach, the Lab becomes protective.

Again, training a Labrador is fun because of its ability to learn so quickly. However, with a fun-loving nature, you may need to be firm but do not be too harsh, as this breed can get its feelings hurt. Instead, praise and a small treat for providing positive reinforcement, coupled with a firm voice is all you need. The Labrador has one goal in mind – to please its owner, loving attention and fun.

While we are a small breeder, we are very large on breeding and raising healthy, happy puppies. We firmly believe in breeding for Quality First, not quantity.