Five years ago, we were fortunate enough to welcome our beloved Labrador Retriever, Gunner, into our lives -- and it was nothing short of an outstanding experience from start to finish. Karen went above and beyond to help match me with the perfect dog to serve as my service companion, and I truly couldn't be more impressed with the results. From the moment we brought Gunner home, it was clear he was something special. He is incredibly well-behaved, highly intelligent, and was easy to train thanks to his calm temperament and eagerness to please. He quickly adapted to his role as a service dog and takes his job seriously. When his vest is on, he's focused and professional. When it's off, he transforms into the life of the party -- a playful, social butterfly who especially loves his time at the play park. One "downside," if you can call it that, is that he's so handsome and charming that everyone wants to stop and love on him! His large vocabulary continues to impress us, and his ability to balance work and play makes him an exceptional addition to our family. I'm endlessly grateful to Karen for her dedication, insight, and care in breeding such remarkable dogs. If you're considering a Labrador Retriever -- whether for companionship, service work, or both -- I can't recommend this breeder highly enough. read more

We got our chocolate puppy a few weeks ago from Heatherdowns and couldn't be happier!! I searched for a while to find the perfect breeder for us, and am so glad we decided to come here! We have four Labrador's and I have never had such a smart puppy. To be only 10 weeks old, she is so calm and sleeps all night in her crate! I can tell Ren takes time with her puppies and only breeds the best!!! After searching for months, we chose to go with Heatherdowns for our puppy, even though we live in North Carolina - a 24 hour drive to Colorado. I could tell from the start that Ren was very professional and truly cared about her dogs. Thank you, so very much for our sweet Ellie girl! read more

Karen is an exceptional breeder. From our very first visit, it was clear how much love and care she gives to all of her dogs. After saying goodbye to our beloved chocolate lab, our family was heartbroken and eager to welcome a new companion into our lives. Throughout the entire process, Karen was incredibly responsive, clear, and compassionate. She made the journey to bringing our new puppy home feel seamless and special. Our sweet Archer is already such a wonderful dog--we couldn't be more grateful! read more

We are on our second Heatherdowns lab and couldn't be more pleased with our experience with Karen and family. She has done a remarkable job with her sires and dams, giving us puppies that are healthy, happy and wonderful companions. We also appreciate how much she cares about the pedigrees, ensuring the pups have only the best attributes. There is no question Karen knows how to make the entire process - from sign-up to delivery - enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. Thank you Karen! read more

If the highest quality of breeding lines and overall physical health of your dog are important to you, then you need look no further than Heatherdowns Labradors. Without question, Karen has established herself as the premier breeder of Labradors in Colorado. Karen's dedicated commitment to top physical health as well as highly disciplined breeding practices, has enabled her to "set the standard" as a quality breeder, and is why Heatherdowns Labradors is "second to none". read more

I have been associated with Heatherdowns Labradors for the last six years. Not only is the business first rate, she personally is the most knowledgeable and trustworthy person I have come across in this industry. Her facility is run with dedication and competence that you won't find anywhere else. Beyond this, the compassion and commitment she has for her business and the dogs speaks for itself. I would never look any further than Karen's facility for a Labrador pup! read more

We highly recommend Heatherdowns to anyone who is looking for a Labrador retriever. Our chocolate lab is gorgeous, socialized, and smart, thanks to the care Karen provides to her breeding program and the pups at the ranch. People continually stop us on our dog walks to compliment and ask about our pup. I can't say enough good things about Heatherdown Labs. If you are looking for a gorgeous and smart addition to your family, this is where you want to go. read more

We are so happy with our female chocolate lab from Karen! She is so smart and a great addition to our family! Karen provides great information to new owners, and with all of the health testing she does on her adults, you know you are getting a healthy puppy! Karen had a beautiful home and area for her dogs. The dogs are obviously taken care of with the utmost care and professionalism! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Karen! She is a great communicator and responsible breeder. Her dogs are healthy and well loved. We are so happy with our chocolate lab from a Tally/Manny litter that we are getting another lab from Karen! read more

We had a great experience working with Ren to adopt a young adult Labrador. Kane is such a love. He has been so well cared for and is truly loved. She has such a clean and beautiful nursery to raise all of the adorable puppies! read more

Heatherdowns Ranch is an amazing Breeder of Labradors! They have gorgeous dogs and their Health Testing is outstanding!!!! Look no further for your Labrador!!! read more

Amazing dogs and Karen was fantastic to work with. Our family had a great experience from day one and we love our black lab, Brisket!