Welcome to Lucky Yellow Labs, your partner for life. Long before “Polar Bear” Labs and dilute-free genetics became online trends, our family was already dedicated to breeding exceptional, pale yellow and cream AKC Champion Labrador Retrievers. Time has proven the health, integrity, and beauty of our bloodlines. As passionate, small-scale breeders, our mission is to provide your family with beautifully socialized, fully health-tested puppies backed by our lifetime commitment to support every dog we bring into the world.
Gold Standard in Canine Health & Genetics
We don’t just breed for looks; we breed for longevity and a lifetime of performance. Our program is built on a foundation of superior genetic testing that exceeds standard requirements. Every breeding sire and dam in our home is fully vetted, including:
- Transparent Results: Our health records are public and verifiable, ensuring you bring home a companion free from known hereditary disorders.
- OFA and AKC Clearances: Official certifications for Hips, Elbows, Cardiac (Heart) health, and Ophthalmologist (Eye) exams.
- Comprehensive DNA Panels: We screen for over 200+ genetic markers, including Skeletal Dysplasia, Exercise Induced Collapse, Centronuclear Myopathy, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis, Dilute and Locus.
The “Small Batch” Advantage
By strictly limiting our program to one litter a year, we ensure that every puppy is hand-raised in the heart of our home—never in a kennel, barn or garage. This intimate environment allows us to provide:
- Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): A specialized “Bio Sensor” program performed from days 3–16 to improve cardiovascular performance and stress tolerance.
- Early Scent Introduction (ESI): Stimulates neurological growth and takes advantage of early neuroplasticity when puppies rely heavily on smell before their eyes and ears open.
- Individualized Socialization: Each puppy receives daily one-on-one handling, exposure to household sounds, and introduction to diverse surfaces and scents to build confidence.
- A Head Start on Training: Because we have the time, our puppies begin learning to go outside and fun foundational crate training before they leave for their forever homes.
- Detailed Temperament Evaluation: We spend a LOT of time with our puppies. We make every effort to place them with families based on individual needs AND the puppy’s aptitude. If you have any special requests, like Therapy or Emotional Support evaluation, please let us know.
2 Puppies Left! 🐾
We’ve found homes for most of our puppies from the Aug. 24th Litter, but it’s not too late to bring home a puppy before Halloween!
Contact Katie by cell ASAP if you are interested (541) 537-1210.
OUR FOCUS
Our goal is to bridge the gap between world-class genetics and the heart of the home. We are committed to:
Genetic Excellence
Conducting and verifying OFA and AKC recommended health clearances on every sire and dam to ensure the longevity of our lines. Genetic testing on every puppy goes above and beyond best practices.
Family-First Temperament
Prioritizing sound, adaptable personalities suitable for active households, sensitive therapy work and outdoor sports.
Lifelong Support
Serving as a dedicated resource for our puppy families, ensuring every dog we bring into the world is loved and supported for its entire lifetime. This includes a guarantee that none of our dogs will ever end up in a shelter.
Lucky Yellow Labs & McClain’s Meadows Labradors are Members of the American Kennel Club.
All of our dog parents’ health information is registered and verifiable on OFA and AKC!
Please support responsible breeding by verifying your breeder’s claims on the AKC and OFA website!
Certified “Homegrown by Heroes” by the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) and verified as a Veteran Owned Business by the Small Business Administration (SBA) since 2019.