Layla & Knox had several successful dates and she was bred in mid February. We will be confirming her pregnancy via ultrasound the mid part of March (appx 30 days gestation) and puppies will be due in mid to late April with a tentative go home date in end of June 2026. The final Go Home dates will be determined once puppies are born.
This pairing has the potential to produce Charcoal, Silver, Champagne and a portion of the litter could have some tan point or brindle markings (charcoal and silver colored puppies only)
Tan Points in Labs:
Even though these adorable puppies don’t have the solid coloring typically seen in purebred Labradors, the Tan Point Lab is indeed purebred. These parents have undergone genetic testing, and we can provide proof of this if requested.
To simplify matters, the Tan Point markings are a recessive trait that can only manifest when a puppy inherits two copies of the tan point gene. This is similar to a litter producing dilute colors (silver, charcoal, and champagne) – those puppies also inherit two copies of the dilute gene.
While some people perceive tan point and dilute markings as defects, I believe they are beautiful and unique! The majority of the families I place my puppies with seek loving companions and occasional recreational hunters. However, these markings are considered a defect by the AKC and would disqualify the dogs from participating in dog shows. Most breeders don’t breed to express tan point colors and markings, often avoiding them due to the backlash from the AKC and other breed clubs. Nevertheless, I believe they are beautiful and unique, so I sought out dogs that could eventually produce litters with them to share with families and raise awareness about their stunning colors and markings. Many service dog and therapy dog programs are searching for puppies and dogs with brindle and tan point markings to help bring awareness, and it’s an icebreaker when it comes to talking about their uniqueness.
They are purebred Labs, and when registering with the AKC, they are simply registered as their base color (black/charcoal or chocolate/silver). However, this litter will have potential to exhibit varying intensities of markings, ranging from light brindling to strong solid tan points.
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Tentative Timeline:
Ultra sound for Pregnancy Confirmation – mid March 2026
Due date: mid to late April 2026
Go Home (Tenative): end of June 2026
All timelines are estimates and will be determined once breeding occurs. The go Home date will be determined once puppies are born.
If you’re searching for Labrador Retriever puppies for sale in Wisconsin, contact us today to join our waitlist for future litters!
Our waitlist for this litter is filling up fast – please contact me direct to discuss the status of current waitlist if you are interested in a puppy from this pairing.
This litter is 100% American lines, making them excellent hunting and working dogs with fantastic drive, while still being wonderful family companions.
Dam is Charcoal and carries the tan point and brindle gene. Sire is Charcoal with Expressed Brindle Tan Points. I expect the puppies to be medium in size (60-80lbs) once grown. Dam is appx 70lbs, Sire is 80lbs.
Parents have genetic testing done (Dam = Embark & Paw Print Genetics, Sire = Embark & Paw Print Genetics to ensure the pups will not be affected by over 275 genetic diseases including:
PRA/prcd – Clear
EIC – Dam is carrier, will not affect puppies
RD/OSD – Clear
DM – Clear
CNM – Clear
HNKP – Clear
SD2 – Clear
Stargardt – Dam is carrier, will not affect puppies
Copper Toxicosis:
Dam – Clear
Sire – Clear of the ATP7B gene, Carrier of the protective gene (ATP7A – Attenuating/Protective)
Dam & Sire’s hip and elbows have been graded & evaluated by OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals):
Dam – OFA Final Hips = Good, Elbows = Normal
Sire – OFA Finals Hips = Fair, Elbows = Normal
All puppies from this litter have some variation of expressed/shown tan points. Pricing for this litter is $2,000 + 5.5% sales tax ($110) – This is for Limited Registration (Pet Only) Pricing
All of our puppies will go home with a Toy with Littermates’ & Momma’s Scent, Blanket with Littermates & Momma’s Scent, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, AKC Registration (Limited / Pet Only unless previously discussed with Breeder), 30 days of Complimentary Pet Insurance through Trupanion, Documents including veterinary records, worming records, vaccination records (1st round of DAPPv Vaccine), tips on raising a puppy and LIFETIME Breeder Support!
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