AKC Labrador Retriever Pups Ethically and Intentionally Raised by Experienced Lab Lovers in Southwestern Vermont

Purchasing a puppy

Raising your pup is my honor and privilege.  Placing a pup in your home, the right forever, loving, understanding home is my first priority.  Please understand I loved your pup first.  I felt your pup kick and roll in Mom’s belly.  I held your pup in the palm of hand, warm and wet just seconds from birth.  I enjoyed every sleepless moment on the whelping box floor listening for Mom’s panting during labor, and heard your pups first call of the wild practice bark.  I single handedly trusted my instincts and believed in you to become a RBFL pup family member. 

On Gotcha Day when I snuggle your pup in my arms, close to my heart I always whisper a special RBFL poem in your pup’s ear.  It takes everything I’ve got to pass that little ball of happiness to you.  I must 100% trust you will love and honor that pup every single day from the first few sleepless nights to teething and training to your dog’s senior sugar-faced days.  This may be a lot to ask, but it’s the only way we can share our love for Labs and it’s the RBFL way.

Not everyone will be approved for a RBFL pup.  I will admit I am very selective in the placement of my pups.  Should you become approved for RBFL pup, please know I appreciate and trust you to love and cherish one of my pups.

STEP 1

Read all information listed on this page about our program, ensure that we are the breeder for you, and understand our processes & what we expect from you.

STEP 2

Review Purchase Agreement & Health Guarantee.

STEP 3

 Fill out the application, this helps us learn more about you and your family.

STEP 4

 Call or Text 413 212 1095 to schedule your phone interview. 

STEP 5

Once invited to join the RBFL family, a non-refundable $500 deposit is required (applied toward the puppy). 

STEP 6

Stay informed….follow us on our social media acounts to see in real time puppy updates.

PUPPIES ARE BORN!

  • Keep your eyes on our Instagram page @redbarnfarmlabradors for the latest on your litter.  All litter updates are posted on our IG page including Pregnancy Ultrasounds, X-rays,  Momma’s growing girth and let’s just say “everything” puppy!
  • We will connect with you within 2 weeks of your pups birth to confirm gender and color.  The puppy assignment order is based on the date your Puppy Reserve deposit check was received at RBFL-Made in Vermont.

ALMOST GOTCHA DAY...

  • As a RBFL – Made in Vermont new puppy parent you can expect several informational and important text starting at 6 weeks to include your pups Life’s Abundance kibble link, your free 30-day Trupanion Health insurance info, puppy growth development and exercise chart, confirmation of your Gotcha Day appointment, Nu-Vet supplement options and much more!
  • We find 99.9% of the time the perfect puppy match happens organically however we are happy to help match the right pup to your family and lifestyle, according to temperament of the puppy and needs of your family.

8 WEEKS OLD... GOTCHA DAY!

  •  Every family has a scheduled time to assure there is one-on-one time for education, review, questions and such for your pups smooth and easy transition from RBFL’s loving arms to your loving heart and home.
  • You will receive your pups Vet vaccination and worming record, Vet Health record from my Vet, a special RBFL Goodie Bag and a Microchip kit.
  • You will be given your pups AKC limited registration form.
  • Your balance must be paid in full.
  • I will reiterate I will always be here to answer your questions, to help you and to laugh when your pup does something so ridiculous only another Lab lover would understand.

STAY IN TOUCH

It’s wonderful and rewarding to stay in touch, share pictures and your pup’s milestone moments.  It’s not mandatory, but it is a ton of fun!

Breeder Requirements

As a breeder it is of utmost importance my pups live in qualified and approved homes.  A good Lab loving home provides their RBFL pup with consistency, love, routine Veterinary care, mental and physical exercise, quality nutrition, a microchip and age-appropriate training. 

The following is required of RBFL parents:

  • A commitment to completing at least one and/or preferably two levels of obedience training for a lifelong happy relationship with your pup. 
  • Routine Veterinary care for vaccinations as well as any emergency situation
  • Microchip
  • Quality high-end nutrition
  • The understanding RBFL AKC Registration is Limited.  Limited registration restricts the breeding of a RBFL dog.  The RBFL lineage is a fine-tuned pedigree to promote the best of heritage Labradors in temperament, health and classic Labrador confirmation.
  • Spay or neuter at 12-18 months of age
  • Given a rehoming situation, please reach out to me first.  I understand situations change.  We both want the best possible situation for every pup and I will stand by my promise to give every RBFL pup the best life.

Our puppies have so much potential, and we are on a mission to make sure that every pup has a great start!