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Dan is a Police Detective, having been with the department for over 30 years. Dian is a Registered Nurse (Retired), and is also is a Information Technology Manager for WP-ORG.

Dan and Dian served on the Board of the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern Ca. for many years. Dan is a past President of that club (two terms) and Dian wrote the newsletter for 8 years. We both also served in various committees within that club. 10 years ago we helped start a new club, the High Desert Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Dan served as Vice President and President (4 terms) of that club. Dian was the President of the High Desert Labrador Retriever club for two years, and handed over the Presidency in 2006. Dian was the 2006 Specialty Chairperson, and is currently the Vice President of the club.

We are currently members of the High Desert Labrador Retriever Club of CA. and the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club.

Each year brings about changes in the way we place puppies, and we attempt to make the sharing of information easier for both parties. When inquiring about puppies, we ask you to be as clear with us about what you expect for and from your puppy, as we will be making ourselves equally as clear.

The first thing we ask, is for you to do a check of your emotions prior to placing your name on a list with us, or purchasing a puppy.

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• Does everyone in the home really want a dog?

• Can you afford to keep a dog, considering all veterinary bills, food bills, boarding fees, etc.?
• Do you have the time and patience to spend on training and exercising a dog?
• Will the dog fit well into your lifestyle and home?
• Do you understand that a puppy is made up of endless energy, and Labrador puppies are very well known for their ability to reconstruct your yard and chew just about everything they come in contact with?

Please read the above questions to yourself several times. Be sure that you understand them, and have answered them honestly. Do not make the mistake of buying ANY puppy on impulse. It could be the worse mistake of your life, and cost you and the puppy months of sorrow. A puppy is a cute little bundle of fur. A Labrador is only a cute little puppy for a few short weeks. Very quickly, it becomes a big teen-aged dog who has a great sense of humor, and boundless energy. Do not expect a Labrador to be a mature dog for two to three years. Do expect to spend a good amount of your time trouble shooting many "growing-up" issues, including training and every day living with your Labrador.

Unless otherwise agreed to, our puppies all go home with AKC LIMITED REGISTRATION. Briefly, this registration was made available by the AKC to assist breeders in preventing the breeding of the puppies they produce. All too often these pets are bred, producing litters of puppies for their new owners, who have neither the education required to make good breeding choices, nor the understanding of the risks involved.

Those of us who love our breed want to stop the irresponsible breeding of these pet dogs. This was the tool that the AKC provided to us. Most if not all reputable breeders now use the Limited Registration option.

Dan and I have some guidelines by which we select homes for our puppies. These guidelines are not hard and fast, but it is important that you discuss them with us if you have any concerns. They are the following:

• We are concerned about dogs living in condo's, and will not place a puppy with anyone living in an apartment.
• We will not place a puppy with any couple expecting their first child. You need to enjoy this precious time with your new baby without the added complication of a rowdy puppy around.
• We do not place two puppies in any one household at the same time. Your puppy needs your sole attention without the distraction of another little puppy to make him the best pet he can be. We suggest you wait a minimum of six months between puppies.
• You must have a fenced yard. A six foot fence is very important with a Lab full of energy. This fence must be of sturdy material (not a mesh or wire fence... chain link is fine). We will not place any puppy in a home that permits free roaming as so-called farm dogs do. This is only asking for potential injury or the loss of the dog.
• We expect the potential owners of our puppies to be as honest with us as we are with them. That starts with being honest with yourself. If you're not really ready for a puppy, or if you are unsure at all, do not get a puppy at this time. The most important thing is for the right puppy to go to the right home at the right time.