HOW WE RAISE OUR PUPPIES AT ASHLAND.....There IS a Difference!
 

The Ashland Labradors Difference

At Ashland Labradors, raising exceptional Labrador Retrievers is not a trend — it is a commitment built on over 40 years of experience. Every litter is intentionally planned, carefully raised, and thoughtfully placed with families who value quality, ethics, and lifelong responsibility.

Raised in Our Home — Not a Kennel

Our puppies are born and raised inside our home, never in a garage, barn, or outdoor kennel environments.

✔ Daily hands-on care
✔ Clean, structured, family setting
✔ Exposure to normal household sounds and routines
✔ Introduced to adults, children, and other dogs

This early foundation plays a critical role in developing confident, stable temperaments.

Early Socialization Matters

From birth through 8 weeks, our puppies are:

• Handled daily
• Regularly groomed and nail-trimmed
• Introduced to new textures, sounds, and experiences
• Familiarized with crates and structured routines

By the time they leave us, our puppies are social, confident, and well-adjusted.

We Match Puppies — Not First-Come, First-Serve

We do not allow buyers to select puppies solely by order of deposit.

Puppies are matched based on:
✔ Temperament
✔ Energy level
✔ Family lifestyle
✔ Intended purpose (companion, performance, hunting, etc.)

Our goal is the best long-term fit, not a quick placement.

When Puppies Go Home

Our puppies never leave before 8 weeks of age.

Before going home, each puppy:
✔ Has been Vet checked, recieved first set of vaccinations & first Heartworm Preventative dose.
✔ Is parasite-free
✔ Is microchipped (at no additional cost)
✔ Has started crate conditioning
✔ Is accustomed to grooming and handling

🚫 Puppies are never shipped via cargo.

What Comes With Your Puppy

Every Ashland Labrador puppy goes home with:

✔ AKC registration transferred at no charge
✔ Microchip registration transferred at no charge
✔ Complete medical records
✔ Puppy supply starter items (Leash, blanket, toys, chews, treats & more)
✔ A detailed puppy portfolio including:
• Pedigree
• Health warranty
• Care & training guidance

We make sure you’re prepared from day one.

Health & Transparency

We maintain an open health policy.

All available:
✔ Health clearances
✔ DNA testing
✔ Pedigree information

are publicly available on each adult dog’s individual page and they are also accessible on OFA.org by entering either our dogs AKC number or full registered name. 

We believe transparency is essential to ethical breeding and educated puppy buyers.

Owner Commitment

Welcoming an Ashland Labrador puppy means committing to:

✔ A lifelong, responsible home
✔ Proper veterinary care
✔ Continued training and socialization
✔ Spay or neuter after maturity (typically no earlier than 15 months)

Allowing dogs to mature correctly — physically and mentally will greatly impact health and longevity.

Our Promise

We do not cut corners.
We do not overproduce.
We do not compromise standards.

We raise Labrador Retrievers with purpose, integrity, and pride — because how a puppy is raised matters for a lifetime.

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