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Hi, and thank you for taking the time to look at our advert. We are a Local Authority licensed, ethical breeder, meaning we have been inspected and meet the rigorous standards set under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The welfare, care and long-term wellbeing of our dogs is at the centre of everything we do, and that extends well beyond the day your puppy leaves us. We offer lifetime support to all of our puppy families and firmly believe our responsibility does not end at handover, it is the beginning of an ongoing relationship.
Over the years, our puppies have gone to homes across the UK and into Europe, and we are very happy to provide references from many families who have been through this journey with us. Our process begins with an initial telephone call, giving us both the opportunity to ask questions and make sure we are aligned. If we are all happy to move forward, we will arrange a video call via WhatsApp or FaceTime. This allows you to see the puppies, their parents, and the environment they are being raised in, while also helping us get to know you better. It is important to us that every puppy is matched to the right home, as this is a commitment for the next decade or more. Following this, we will invite you to visit in person.
We currently have a litter of 8 Silver Labrador puppies available, 2 girls and 6 boys. Mum is our beautiful, gentle, Kennel Club registered girl, Woozle, and the sire is also a KC registered Silver Labrador. All pedigrees and health tests are available to view. Both parents have excellent lineage, are hip and elbow scored well below the breed average and comprehensive health tested, clear for prcd-PRA, GPRA, CPRA, HC, TRD, MRD, CNM, MD, Cystinuria, EIC, HNPK, SD2, HUU. Full documentation is available for inspection at viewing and have multiple champions in their pedigrees. The Breeding Coefficient of the parents is 1.2% which is well below the Kennel Club breed average COI.
Both parents are intelligent, well-balanced dogs with lovely temperaments and a natural enthusiasm for people.
The puppies will be wormed from 3 weeks of age and flea treated if required. They will be microchipped and will leave us from 12 weeks of age (4th July), following two full veterinary health checks and completion of their vaccination course (first and second injections, plus kennel cough). We keep our puppies beyond the standard 8 weeks to ensure they are more physically and mentally developed before entering their new homes.
All of our dogs are fed a raw diet, and the puppies will be introduced to this using Cotswold Raw Puppy food when appropriate. From birth, our structured 12 week socialisation programme exposes each puppy to over 90 environmental and situational stimuli, repeated multiple times. This ranges from early handling and touch, through to sound exposure, interaction with different animals (from other dogs to livestock), and a wide variety of people of different ages. The aim is to develop confident, resilient puppies who arrive in their new homes ready to explore and adapt, rather than feeling overwhelmed. This early foundation makes a significant difference to areas such as toilet training, crate training and general learning.
You will receive a full record of your puppy’s socialisation programme, along with guidance on how to continue this process at home. Our experience across training, nutrition, grooming and general canine care is always available to you, for the lifetime of your dog.
You can find more about us on our website, www.blackfordashdogs.co.uk, where our puppy owners will also have access to our training resources, including a library of videos covering everything from toilet training through to loose lead walking. Our blog, “The Dog’s Blog,” offers short, practical articles on all aspects of dog ownership, and our podcast, The Doctor and The Dog Man, explores the deeper relationship between dogs and humans through ongoing discussions and expert insight. Testimonials from previous clients are also available and give a clear picture of the support we provide.
Each puppy will leave with a comprehensive puppy pack including their veterinary health record, vaccination details, socialisation documentation, copies of parental health tests, pedigree information, and a family tree. We also provide a familiar item such as a blanket and a toy carrying the scent of their littermates to help with the transition. All puppies leave with 4 weeks of Petplan insurance.
A non-refundable deposit of £300 will secure your puppy. We encourage prospective owners to choose their puppy from 6 weeks of age (16th May), once individual personalities begin to develop, allowing for a more suitable match between puppy and home.
If you would like more information, or to arrange an initial call or video viewing, please feel free to get in touch.
Boy 1 Silver 1500 Available
Boy 2 Silver 1500 Available
Boy 3 Silver 1500 Available
Boy 4 Silver 1500 Available
Boy 5 Silver 1500 Available
Boy 6 Silver 1500 Available
Girl 1 Silver 1500 Available
Girl 2 Silver 1500 Available
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