Our family welcomed a male chocolate lab from Stofer Labs this past spring and we couldn't be happier! He stayed four extra weeks for training and came home potty trained with a very strong foundational training (sit, stay, come, heel). He is now 10 months old and about 85lbs of solid muscle. He's going to be a big boy! We have three small children and he's great with them and other dogs. We bring him to the park with the kids and he is so happy off leash running around and fetching! We couldn't be happier with Stofers! read more

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We couldn't be happier with our experience with Stofer's Labs! From the very beginning, Kim and Chris were extremely responsive, answering all of our questions promptly and providing detailed information about the puppies and how to transition our black lab puppy Olaf to our household. What really stood out was the quality of training Olaf received before we even picked him up. After 2 weeks of puppy booster training, Olaf came home at 10 weeks old already mellow, essentially crate-trained, and an absolute perfect match for us as first-time dog owners. The care and attention that Stofer's Labs give to their puppies is clear, and it's made a huge difference in our transition to having a dog. If you're looking for a breeder who goes above and beyond, I highly recommend them! read more

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We purchase a puppy from Stoffers Labs for the first time and are extremely happy. They advertise smart, mellow and beautiful-our new family member Pete delivers on all theee fronts. He is especially mellow and easy to train and take anywhere. He makes my day better everyday and I am so thankful to Kim Stoffer and her team. Pete's Puppymama Chris was very generous with her time and made it super easy for us to go visit the litter several times prior to pick up. Additionally the couple of weeks of puppy training was well worth it. I can't recommend them enough if you're looking around for a new member of your family. read more

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1 year ago our family got a started puppy from Stofer's Labs and I must say, it was an absolute delight. This adorable little pup was incredibly loving and sweet, always eager to shower you with affection. Not only was this our puppy (Scout) loving, but he is also a bundle of fun. Scout has an infectious energy that could brighten up any room. Whether it is chasing after toys or playfully romping around, he knows how to bring a smile to your face. One of the things that impressed me the most about Scout is his playful nature. He seems to have an endless supply of energy and is always up for a game of fetch or a playful wrestle. It is a joy to watch him explore its surroundings and engage in playful antics. What sets Stofer's Labs apart is their dogs adaptability. Scout can be taken anywhere and is always up for an adventure. Whether it's a trip to the park, a hike in the mountains, or even a road, he is the perfect companion. He friendly and sociable nature makes it a joy to have around in any setting. Aside from the amazing dogs there staff has been a pleasure to work with. They are punctual and always happy to help when I have any questions. I highly recommend there dogs!! Overall, I can confidently say that the lab puppy from "Stofer's Labs" is a loving, sweet, fun, playful, and versatile companion. It's the kind of puppy that will bring endless joy and happiness to your life. read more

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I definitely recommend Stofer's Labs! My puppy is the smartest, most loving puppy. She is perfect! Thank you to Stofer's for the excellent service and communication! read more

I wrestled with writing this but decided it was time to add a review. We adopted a female pup approximately 3 years ago. We have used four professional trainers, spent thousands and thousands of dollars to little avail. The trainers have all have told us she has extremely poor impulse control, extremely anxious, and questioned her breeding, suggesting she was not breed well. One trainer told us she was the most anxious dog he ever met. She can not be left in any room unsupervised as she destroys the contents and I do not let her around my three year old Grandson unless she is on leash. Keep in mind we walk her approximately 4 miles each day to abate her hyper-activity. Two of our vets independently commented that she was - and I quote- "over bred" While the breeders are friendly and the pups adorable, I would highly recommend you select a different breeder for your home and family. read more

Finley is now 8 months old and doing great.She has been attending puppy social classes and then into basic obedience class at the local Humane Society . The instructor has been watching her progress and commented on what a good looking dog she is and that she is calm for her age . I am really thankful to Stofer Labs for Finley they do great job on providing top shelf Labradors. read more

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We live in San Diego and surprised our 3 kids with a white lab from Stofer. Hands down the best experience. From day 1 when we put our deposit down it was a dream come true and I don't think it could have gone any smoother. We now have the BEST 15 week old, sweet, gentle, best disposition little girl we could ask for. We paid for 2 weeks of training and she came home sleeping through the night. I would and will refer Stofer Labs to anyone. read more

Our house hadn't been the same since our dog, Jake, passed away back in October 2019. After attending the Golden Gate Kennel Dog Show in January 2020, we decided that we were ready for another one. We researched various breeders (Sterling Lab Puppies, Hylakes Labrador, Tuscany Labrador Retriever, Rooster Valley Labradors, Varian Kennels, Black Cloud Kennels) and ultimately chose Stofer's Labs. Stofer's was recommended by our daughter's kindergarten teacher as well as my wife's coworker. Moreover, a litter was born in early Jan 2020 so pick up in early Mar 2020 fitted well with our schedule. We appreciated Kim's responsiveness to our emails and text messages plus her website (https://www.stoferslabs.com/) was informational. Her business partner, Chris, also invited us to visit when the litter was ~6 weeks old which was nice. Our new puppy, Cody, came with the registration paperwork, shot record, etc. He seems to be settling well into his new home. He is a welcomed addition to the family and we hope he is enjoying it here as well. read more

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My Five Star rating is explained below. We love Stofer's Labs This is the third time we have placed Daisy in their kennel while we travel to not so friendly pet accommodations. Each of the three times, Daisy has come home totally warn out from playing so hard. She is a social animal for sure. She loves all people and all dogs. She is great and we love her. When we drive up their driveway in Prunedale, Daisy begins to wag her tail and she gets so excited.  In fact she never looks back when we drop her off. She loves Stofer's Labs for sure. We are so thrilled to have purchased a Labrador puppy from Stofer's Labs. Stofer's Labs are different in many ways. One in particular, you pick up your dog 8-10 weeks after birth. Your dog will already be started on Potty Training, Comfortable on Lead, healing, commands of Heal, sit, down, and they have had a lot of socializing with humans and other dogs. their studs and bitches are OFA certified. They are very protective of their beautiful blood lines. They also provide training and other services after your purchase. Is all you have to do is ask. The employees are very helpful, knowledgeable and just great people to I trust your prize possession It's been a wonderful experience and Daisy is continually reward us daily by doing all the things they taught her prior to us picking her up. She has maintained so well and she had learned several other commands, such as, want to go for a walk, want to go to the park, go get your leash, she retrieved her leash in record time to the person who placed the request. She plays soccer with the neighbor boys and she is good. They can't hardly kick the ball without her blocking it. We take her to the dog park and there about 8-10 regulars with their pets.  Anyway, we are so pleased with your operation and it is truly enjoyable doing business with you. I must commend all your employees, they are knowledgeable, polite, and willing to answer any and all questions. God Bless. Ron Keffer read more

I lost my beautiful Black Labrador Kosmo to cancer at only 3 years old, and to say I was devastated would be an understatement. After exhausting myself going through Lab Rescues (Golden Gate Lab Rescue was a very negative experience that caused more heartbreak), I discovered Stofer's Labs and decided this is how I wanted to adopt my next furry child. From start to finish, this experience was so positive. They are active on IG, posting updates and new litters weekly. Quick to respond to all inquiries and emails, and transparent about the entire process. I took home my beautiful boy Dexter in August of 2018, and he is the light of my life! He is the most MELLOW, WELL-BEHAVED puppy I have EVER raised (we call him our gentle giant). His disposition is perfect, I could not have asked for a more wonderful companion. These dogs are so well cared for and so loved, I could not recommend this family enough - the price is worth what you get, I promise! read more

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We could not be happier with the addition of our second Stofer Lab! Blue and Bo are inseparable; we cannot imagine life without these two handsome boys. Kim Stofer is so responsive and has provided us with guidance when needed. read more

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Stofer's has a well-organized crew. Their communications are far clearer, more useful and more prompt than comms from other breeders I have dealt with. Although the website says that they breed on site, they bring in pups from a lot of small breeders around California. Not only is this misleading, it makes quality assurance more difficult. And Stofer's prices aggressively, to put it nicely. Charging $10 for a few minutes of extra care time at their boarding facility, and charging the full pick-of-the-litter fee for litters where there is only one dog of the type you ordered. You could do a lot worse, but the operation might want to review those Bible verses they sprinkle throughout their website. read more

We are thrilled with our new family member that we welcomed from Stofer's Lab. My wife and I had been thinking about getting a little fur sister to our 2.5 year old daughter. We wanted to make sure it would be a good fit all around. I did a lot of research into the type of breed and the best team caring for such dog families. We are so happy we found Stofer's Lab. From the moment we contacted them, they were super responsive and professional. Kim contacted us right away, answered all of our questions and got us in contact with puppies. When we went to see these beautiful, healthy puppies, we found our new baby. My daughter actually pointed her out right away and fell in love. I also loved all the details they provided for our new family member. I can tell how much love and care they give to these dogs. It made us feel so positive and happy knowing how much they care, and they make sure that you are also in excellent hands with a new fur baby. They provide great guidance on how to train, what to feed and how to care for your new fur baby. The whole experience was so positive and professional. I highly recommend them. read more

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Yes I got my white puppy just in time for Christmas last year, his litter was 10 born on Halloween (my fav day) so that was a sign...I never thought I would get another dog, as my beloved Golden passed in 2002. My daughter had been sending me photos from Stofer's Instagram account to get me to consider this. I have been in chronic debilitating spinal disc pain for 4 years and she had hoped this might add to my overall happiness I must say, it was really rough the first 6 months...my Molly didn't bite, bark or chew as much as my Sawyer (boys are different). But now he's been in training for months and doing remarkably well. This breed is very smart and learn quickly. I will say that when we picked him up, he hadn't had a bath and had fleas, that was disappointing since the cost $$ Anyway we are very happy with our boy and would recommend this place, Kim is a little scattered but nice. read more

Stofer's Labs - My Sawyer about 2 weeks. - Pet Training Near Me - Prunedale, California

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Our Stofer Lab is just about a year old. We got her as a "started puppy" when she was 4 months old. As a life long dog owner, I can safely say that our pup is the smartest, friendliest, and sweetest dog I've ever met. We have been thrilled with her since day one, and the love has just grown from there! Kim clearly cares for her dogs and for her customers! read more

We had the best experience with Stofer labs. Kim and staff were amazing and prompt in communication and you feel instantly that they care about their dogs tremendously. Cali has been such a blessing to our family and we love her so much. Beautiful smart spunky girl! Already looking into adding another to our family :) read more

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I purchased a puppy from Stofer Labs on April 7, 2024. The puppy developed loose stool within 48 hours. I took the puppy to the vet on 4/12/24 and the puppy tested positive for Giardia. I am now trying to get rid of the parasite both in the puppy and my yard which I was using to house train the puppy. I have adopted puppy's in the past feom th pound and they didn't arrive home with parasites. These puppy's are very expensive and it is completely unacceptable that they are infected with any parasites when sent home. I would not recommend using the breeder as a result. read more

We were lucky enough to add a pup who's dad was a Stofer's Lab in 2020. She has simply been the best addition to our family! She's just a beautiful dog, her personality is extremely mellow, loving, and she has endless patience with being constantly snuggled on by two young kids. We are strongly considering adding another lab to our family in the near future! read more

Today it is so very difficult to find reputable honest ,caring and authentic individuals and businesses. I have been fortunate enough to have two English Labradors from Stofer's . Jude and Luke . These beautiful gentle giants are simply the best with similar gentile Personalities . Kim goes out of her way to breed the very best labs in the nation . The training is superb and their personalities are unique . I would give Kim and her staff a hundred stars if I could . I have just placed my deposit for a third pup and Well worth the wait regardless of the time . read more

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I started actively looking for a good breeder since the spring time of 2019, and I was set on Stofer's Labs that summer. A year later, I finally placed a deposit in April 2020 and brought my puppy home at the end of June. Although I did not get a puppy from the litter I originally chose, I am so happy with the litter he came from - he was from Caleb and Winnie (Winnie's first litter). We met Winnie's owner on pick-up day. She was super sweet and friendly. I can tell that Winnie and her pups were with a loving family who took great care of them. They even sent us home with photos and a letter their daughter wrote us. Throughout the process to until this day, Kim has been very responsive to my text and/or emails. I recently contacted her about the amount of food I should be feeding my now 7-month old puppy, and I trust her feedback. I appreciate ALL the information she sent me home with - it helped a TON, especially as a first-time dog mom :) I truly appreciate that she is still helpful and responsive even months after I brought my puppy home. My puppy's name is Kingston and he is the perfect mixture of playful, obedient, mellow, intelligent, funny, friendly, and loving. We are so happy to have him in our lives. When we brought him to a dog park in Los Gatos for the first time, someone came up to me and said, "he looks like a Stofer's lab - is he from Stofer's?" :) Kingston always gets compliments on how handsome he is wherever we go! If anyone would like to get together for a doggy playdate, feel free to send me a private message on Yelp. We live in the south bay and would be happy to meet somewhere local :) read more

Stofer's Labs - Kingston at 6 months - Pet Training Near Me - Prunedale, California

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Franklin is the absolute light of our lives. He is so gentle, sweet, loving kind and playful. Stofer labs blew our expectations out the water! They were very responsive whenever we had questions as nervous new puppy parents after we took our baby home. They care so much about their dogs and it really shows. We'd recommend Stofers to anyone in search of a beautiful new lab. We just joined the waitlist for a 2nd! read more

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Our Stofer's lab, Ranger, celebrated his 4th birthday today. He is smart, mellow and loving, everything we wanted in our pet. Because we have grandchildren, we wanted to be assured he would be gentle and easily trained. I felt confident in communicating with Kim Stofer that her puppies would be able to meet our expectations. Ranger certainly has. We absolutely adore him! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stofer's labs to anyone looking for that special pup to add to their family. read more

So grateful we found the kennel that has top quality dogs. They gave us so much support and educational material. From puppy visits to calls after we had her home they are first class. Thank you so much We love Gracie so much. read more

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We have now had Maggie for 5 years and don't know how we ever lived without her. She is the best dog in the world and brings us such comfort - especially at this very difficult time. read more

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As a first time pet owner, we wanted our boys to get an opportunity to select the puppy, train their furry friend and experience the tiny fur ball growing into a strong and confident dog. We went with Stofer's Labs after reading reviews and decided to reserve the puppy. After few months of wait time, when it was time to pick up the puppy, we found ourselves in the middle of moving our primary residence. We requested Kim if we can opt for the next litter and she agreed. The pick-ups were well managed and after picking up 'Leo', she always promptly responded to our questions. Leo has not shown any signs of aggression, is super social with everyone be it dogs or humans, is very smart and mellow by nature. We would definitely recommend Stofer's Labs. read more

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Let me start by saying, I LOVE STOFER'S LABS! We brought our Bear home a year ago. He was 8 weeks old. He was and still is the best puppy and dog we've ever had. I grew up on a Ranch and had both Labs and Golden Retrievers. Kim, the owner of Stofer's is very professional and knowledgeable. If I ever have a question she is always there to help guide me. Kim's staff is also professional, friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I stopped in at Stofer's Ranch on our way to Monterey and the staff welcomed us with open arms. I feel like part of the Stofer's family. There Ranch is beautiful! Very clean and the dogs and puppies look healthy and happy! I get so many compliments on our Bear both looks and temperament and I always say "he a Stofer's dog". I would highly recommend Stofer's if you're looking for a Labrador Retriever. They are the BEST! read more

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Stofer's labs are the most beautiful, calm, intelligent, loving dogs! We have two Stofer's females--Skipper, (age 3) and Emmy (3 months). They are sisters; their parents are Caleb and Faith. It's impossible to put into words how amazing Kim and the entire organization at Stofer's is, they truly love the puppies and care for them in a way that no other breeder does. The best experience ever, we recommend Stofer's to everyone! read more

Stofer's Labs - Sisters! Emmy and Skipper. - Pet Training Near Me - Prunedale, California

Hi I got my lab from Kim at Stofer's and she told me that my dog was going to be a pure white lab I showed her pictures of my dog that had passed away prior and I also was told that I could come and pick out my lab in Prunedale at her location later I was told that I was going to be getting my dog somewhere from Idaho from her business partner Scott and he would be driving out the puppy of my choice since no one had taken the pick of the litter so he was sending me pictures and I all along I was under the impression I was getting a white lab just like what I had in terms of color and when I got Lucy she's four months old now and she's turning like charcoal gray all over and I'm not happy I reached out to Kim and I gave her all kinds of issues that I felt were wrong and her eyes were droopy and her response was trying to tell me that " some dogs have black skin etc" I then sent photos of my dogs droopy eyes. My vet said we would watch it for awhile, and if it doesn't get better it may require surgery by an eye vet. Her response was " some people love labs with droopy eyes. She then offered for me to bring Lucy back and she'd find her a new home and refund my money. I told her that she has already bonded with our family and my two mini daschunds. to just give her back is unkind. I suggested a refund of a mutually agreed amount. I also suggested and could come pick out another dog in person as I had initially requested. she's already bonded with all my other dogs (see picture of the 3 of them) I've given her a lot of options I feel like she should return my money or some of the money. Now she won't return any of my calls nor will Scott and I am considering having to get an attorney over a dog that I spent over $3000 for that is not what I paid for so I highly recommend that you be very careful by choosing Stofer's lab because you don't know what you're going to get and unless you see that dog in person you may end up with a dog being brought out from somewhere else and if I would've known that I would have picked a lab from another breeder but I didn't want to have my dog flown across the country now instead my dog had to driven all the way from I believe it was Idaho or Montana so I would say run from them I am so disappointed!!!!! By the way had to put at least one star to post my review. JM read more

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After i wrote my review I heard from Kim who was upset that I used the word bitch to reference the "mom" dog. I was trying to use the technical term for the "mom" dog. She would have preferred Dame. I meant no disrespect to the dogs. Since I can not change a review after 30 days I am writing again to explain the use of that word. While Kim did offer to give us another dog since our experience was and continues to be so challenging, trading out a dog, even after one week when you have children is really impossible. We continue to try to manage his energy and independence. We continue to wish he was more mellow and loving. read more

We waited six months to get our puppy. The puppy was crazy like all other puppies when he got home. He bit everything he could find including my wife's feet. We communicated with Kim to get advices from her. We followed her advices and sent the puppy to training classes and took him to puppy socials. Months later, he turned out to a gentle, calm, well-behaved puppy at age of 8 months. He never bark and bite anymore. He never touches anything in the house that is not given to him. He learned fast what behavior is acceptable and/or unacceptable. He tries to get us to play with him. But when he sees everyone is busy at work and study, he just patiently lies down by my side. We are so lucky to get such a good puppy as our new family member. We love him dearly. Thanks Kim! read more

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Our Stofer's "Bodhi" is now two and we adore him! He is from Joy and Bear's litter and we have reserved a puppy from Bear and Emma's current litter! We constantly get asked if Bodhi is a Stofer..they are such high quality, beautiful dogs with amazing personalities. We also love that we can board our pups at Stofer's beautiful property and know they are so well taken care of and can play all day with their friends and have a blast! We highly recommend!! read more

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I'd like to add to the chorus our sincere appreciation for the amazing gift of Finn in our lives. He is almost 16 months old, a pup from Ben and Quinn. He has so many great qualities, as others describe about their Stofer's labs, but ultimately he is our goofball sweetheart and we love him so. Thank you Stofer's! read more

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Can't say enough about how happy we are with our Stofers lab!! Our sweet Murphy couldn't be any more perfect for our family. We got him "started" and he's been wonderful with potty training, crate, sleeps though the night, walking wonderfully on a leash, loves other dogs, listening and extremely smart!! He's sweet, full of life and funny! His parents are Noah and Luna. I get so many compliments on his looks, coat and behavior. Thanks Kim and Scott!! read more

Our wonderful Blossom is just one year old today. She is a sweet tempered, athletically talented and still very puppy-minded and full of energy. The guidance from Stofer Labs in caring for her and training her from the start was extremely helpful. read more

Stofer's Labs - Blossom imploring us to play. Her favorite toy lies at her feet. - Pet Training Near Me - Prunedale, California

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We lost our 10-year chocolate lab in June 2019. It was very hard for our family and particularly, it was a big loss for me. I did not think that we were ready for a new addition to our family. The loss also affected our other dog. So, after talking with a friend who recommended Stofer's lab, I thought that I would just look at the parents and the puppies. Around September 2019, I visited the location and was happy to see that the dogs and puppies were very healthy and taken care of by Kim and her amazing staff. I found Bear to be a beautiful dog. So, I started to ask questions about his puppies and past litters. I learned that his daughter had a recent litter. So, I checked out the litter. . .they were so adorable. I knew that I couldn't get another chocolate lab. So, I took time with each of the black labs. I finally put a deposit down. Best decision I made. Unfortunately, when I decided on the puppy, it was taken. I waited for another litter, but this time it was from Stofer's Sterling and Stofer's Rosa. We finally decided and took him home. I know that our puppy would not replace our lab who passed away, but he has brought so much joy and laughter to our home. I am happy that we chose to get our puppy from Stofer's. He's been so great, so gentle, and so funny. For first-time owners, remember these puppies grow into big dogs. I would highly recommend preparing your home and make a schedule to crate and walk your dog. Kim has great advice. BTW, we receive a lot of compliments on how gorgeous he is. read more

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I 100% recommend getting a lab from Stofers! I got my female chocolate in late October, and she's the best. So sweet, beautiful, and has a very friendly demeanor. read more

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My husband and I went on vacation in CA and stumbled upon a winery who had two wonderful labradors from Stofer's. We ended up finding a male available and bringing him back to the east coast. They are known for mellow labradors, and boy is our new buddy mellow. He is a wonderful temperament and adjusted quickly to a house with three little kids. I cannot rave about Stofer's more! We are so thankful that we took that trip and brought back the absolute best souvenir! read more

Do your research. On the surface, this place seems idyllic: bright green turf, numerous pens with lots of room for the dogs to exercise, a hoard of labs to greet visitors. After talking on the phone with Kim (who is nice although scattered), I scheduled a tour of the facility. I was introduced to many of the male breeding dogs, but the females I asked about are not on site. It turns out, many of the puppies are not born nor raised on site but around the country by "breeding partners". I then asked how many litters the females have. Michelle told me they are bred every heat from the time they are just a year old until 8 years old. This was shocking. Dogs go into heat every 6 months. After doing some more research and math, I came to the realization that these dogs are pregnant or nursing for 8 months out of every 12. FOR SEVEN YEARS. They only have 2 months between weaning and pregnancy. Kim assured me that all her breeding dogs are OFA certified for hips and eyes. However, the OFA website states that dogs must be 24 months old to be OFA certified. But these dogs start breeding at 13-15 months. ????? Bottom line: ask questions and be wary of any answer that sidesteps the actual question. read more

Amazing Labrador This is our second Labrador we have been blessed to receive from Stofers Labs. Having a son with special needs, it is so important for our family to have a dog with a stable, calm, reliable temperament- we are impressed beyond words with the amazing quality of companionship that we found , both with our first Lab, and now our second one- truly loving! read more