The Lake Breeze Difference

We pledge to be:

An Ethical Breeder

A Humane Breeder

A Conscientious Breeder

A Breeder that puts our Dogs First

Our Standards of Excellence

Health Testing That

Exceeds

ALAA Golden Paw Standard

We EXCEED the ALAA Golden Paw Health testing:

We perform these Golden Paw level health tests:

Hip & Elbow Dysplasia - BOTH OFA and PennHip xrays for comprehensive accessment
PRA/Prcd - Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Exercise Induced Collapse
CAER Eye Certification from OFA every 18 months

PLUS

Degenerative Myelopathy
Von Willebrand Disease 1
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis
Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures
A pre-breeding exam prior to EVERY litter to ensure appropriate health for pregnancy
CHIC certification through OFA

Emphasis on

Socialization

backed by science & love

Tremendous Emphasis put on Socialization:

Being a conscientious breeder is rooted in the time and attention given to the socialization of their puppies. At LBL, it begins here with a loving, stress free environment for our mama dogs a week before the puppies are due so babies begin life in a peaceful manner. We then invest lots of time preparing pups for their new home and the big wide world through:

Early Neurological Stimulation
Daily touch, holding & loving
Sound desensitization to thunder, fireworks, barking, doorbells, sirens, traffic, airplanes and babies.
Exposure to different textures, unstable surfaces, climbing & height
Crate sleeping through the night
Introduction to different people, children and other dogs
Learning to "mand" or sit to politely ask for what they want
Bathing, blow drying, grooming clippers & brushing
Potty training basics

Puppy Care with a

Holistic

and scientific approach

Holistic Approach:

We are continually learning and improving our holistic care with our puppies.

Cleaning/Sanitizing: We have reduce exposure to environmental toxics with safe non-toxic cleaning protocols around our babies.

Bathing: We use 100% USDA certified organic shampoo on the babies to ensure there are no harmful toxins on their skin.

Deworming: We employ a holistic approach to de-worming your puppy to reduce chemical products often used up to 4 times before they're 8 weeks old!

Vaccinations: Vaccinating your dog is important to protect them from debilitating and deadly diseases, BUT vaccines carry some of their own risks. So here at LBL, we created the ACCU-VAC protocol to ensure our pups are not over vaccinated which can lead to side effects, autoimmune diseases and chronic health conditions. We test the "antibody levels" (titer) of our mama dog, which her pups inherit, our lab can predict the appropriate timing to begin & conclude the core vaccine regimen in her puppies. To take things a step further, we use a DETOX protocol to help clear the vaccine toxins from their system without compromising the effectiveness of the vaccines.

Quality

Nutrition

feeding and education

Quality Nutrition:

Our philosophy is that providing you with a healthy puppy isn't enough. We do all that we can to provide you with a dog with life longevity through education. As a Pet Food Nutrition Specialist, we understand that proper nutrition plays a vital role in your dog's health and longevity. We provide our puppies the best start possible with quality foods, rotation of types (raw, fresh, kibble), variety in animal proteins to avoid food allergies and flavor fatigue later in life, omega-3 fatty acids and immune boosting micro-nutrient supplementation. We then supply our puppy families with the information they need to support them in their dog's nutrition needs to provide them with the greatest level of vitality and health to live the longest life possible. We know you're going to fall head-over-heels in love with your LBL puppy and want her to be with as long as possible!

High Standards of

Husbandry

and bio-security

High Standards of Husbandry:

"Husbandry" is a term that is really about the day-to-day care of your animals and their environment. Personal "standards" for this care can vary greatly from breeder to breeder. Here's a snapshot of what goes into husbandry at LBL and the standard of care we provide:

Non-toxic sanitization birth suite daily
Calming birth suite w/ music & oil diffusion
Individual record keeping
Wash bedding daily
Supplements for mama
Examine mom/pups daily
Weigh/temps- pups daily

Diligent record keeping
- Birth records
- Weight
- Temperatures
- Med administration
- Vet visits
- Observations
Individual holding & puppy love

Prep & feed 3-4 times a day
Clean puppy pens & potty trays 2x daily
Bathe puppies/mom with organic shampoo
Frequent increase in pen size to meet exercise needs
Disinfect toys weekly
Sanitize & remove shoes & cover clothing of all visitors

Code of

Ethics

Our promise to our puppies & You

Code of Ethics:

Our promise in the care for our dogs and puppies is to:

Test all dogs for genetic diseases relevant to the breed prior to breeding
Provide a loving, warm, safe home environment
Provide appropriate nutrition and clean water
Arrange for necessary medical and veterinary care - "Dog First" care
Maintain appropriate medical and veterinary records
Daily human contact and appropriate stimulation
Maintain clean pens with space appropriate for the needs of growing puppies
Provide age-appropriate outside playtime when weather permits
Supervise dogs and puppies for safety to the best of my ability
Never sell to animal wholesalers, retail pet dealers or research facilities
Provide reasonable support, information & advice to buyers for the life of their dog