ERIN'S EDGE LABRADORS
ERIN'S EDGE LABRADORS
Erin's Edge Healthy Dog Supply
Phone (262) 644-5739; Email ErinsEdge@charter.net
2497 Slinger Rd. Richfield, WI. 53076
Yellow Males available NOW see Litterpage
Chocolates expected to be ready in October
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Labradors Since 1980
Selective Breeding for Outstanding Performance
Erins Edge Goose Ya Big Studd at 8 weeks
"Selective Breeding for Outstanding Performance"
Erins Edge Labradors has specialized in breeding Chocolate Labradors for the field as well as for family companions since 1980, raising 4-7 litters a year. My females must be intelligent working dogs with an excellent pedigree and temperament, OFA Excellent or Good hips, clear eyes, good bone and conformation, and great drive and desire. The parents of these females and my studs must also have the same health clearances, have been proven not to produce serious genetic problems, and live long and healthy lives. Roadhouse Gusto, OFA Excellent, was my own Qualified All Age senior stud, a dark chocolate who was a talented marker, stylish and dynamic...a pleasure to run. I consider him my foundation sire not only because he was my first dog to QAA, but he showed me we could run Opens. His loyalty, love, and devotion were truly exceptional; he was my heart dog and best Bud ever. His father was 1992 NAFC/FC Gusto's Last Control and his littermate sister was 1998 NAFC/FC Hattie McBunn who was also the 1998 High Point Amateur Female with multiple Doubleheader Wins. Hattie's breeding with LeanMac produced multiple FC and one of the strongest competitive lines in FT ever. My present Chocolate stud, Erins Edge Goose Ya Big Studd, MH OFA Excellent is the son of FC/AFC/CFC/CAFC Barracuda Blue, MH, the only dog in AKC history with all five titles and amateur trained, and my own bitch, Mallard Lake Lady Magnum QAA, OFA Excellent, was at one time only one of a few qualified all age chocolate females ever in AKC history. Erin's Edge Lean Machine SH (Rico), is my Black Stud from 2X NAFC/FC 2X CNAFC Ebonstar LeanMac who produced over 100 FC, the #1 producer in FT history, and FC/AFC Gator Pts Sweet Potato Pie (the only FC/AFC Chocolate female in AKC history) passes yellow and chocolate. The majority of my bitch line goes back to Hard Driving Abigail, my foundation bitch, who was 83 pounds, had great a great nose, drive, and desire, a distinct personality, and a long life free of any medications. Mallard Lake Lady Magnum QAA is my other bitch line born in 1992 and she fostered all my puppies. The combination of Roady and Maggie's lines are in Erin's Edge Double Magnum Ben SH, chocolate, OFA Excellent, who is in training for Master Hunter. I also have another up and coming male for FT, Erin's Edge Bada Boom QAA (Rizzo) who is Black and from FC/AFC Candlewoods Rulin the Roost, Rooster (LeanMac and 3X NFC Lottie's Sister Bebe) and Katy, my FC/AFC Webshire Honest Abe x AFC Westwind Iron Fist line.
I slowly incorporated new individuals from all black and chocolate field champion lines that had proven to be genetically healthy and showed natural talent. I do not deviate from my lines unless I know the health background of the dogs, and I have the great-great granddaughter of foundation bitch so I know my lines. I do not lease females to breed or buy older females just to breed but breed only my own female lines. I also have several Yellow females from a line I bought from a friend that knows his lines. My observation has been that breeding to show or Champion lines that have not produced working dogs dramatically lowers the drive, desire, and intelligence in the pups, so my breeding program has focused on breeding to talented, trainable, and good looking field studs that resemble the classic Labrador look as much as possible and occasionally bench/field crosses where the bench lines have produced working dogs that have titled. Breeding is more than putting two dogs together. Although I enthusiastically support any puppy owner that competes my dogs, I am more interested in the best possible home for my pups, rather than selling to competition homes only. I am not interested in selling to parties that resell the dogs either. Working homes are preferred and most of my pups are in hunting or hunt test homes, but they also do obedience, agility, therapy, search and rescue, become Canine Good Citizens, and are beloved family companions. I strive for dogs that have a great desire for hunting, but after the puppy stage, are able to relax in the house. Please be aware that field pups and dogs need a good run everyday and do not make good couch potato dogs without some exercise, and this should not be confused with being hyper. My dogs live long, healthy lives; however, I use natural topical insecticides, don't chemically treat my lawn, and feed a high quality premium food along with my omega treats and probiotics for their whole lives. No one can guarantee that a dog will be free from hereditary disorders but I have researched the pedigrees, health clearances, and consulted with many other breeders before choosing dogs for my breeding program. All of my dogs will be tested for Myopathy and be certified CNM negative. Outside studs will be either CNM negative or test bred. Pups are raised in a whelping room in my house, and weather permitting, have outside outings. Puppies come with a puppy packet with a written hip and eye guarantee, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked, dewclaws removed, microchipped, well socialized and exposed to feathers. The pups can be shipped to the nearest major airport direct (my preference) or with one transfer with a maximum of a 2-3 hour layover. Shipping costs are running @ $175 plus a $100 shipping fee which includes a Health Certificate, Crate, arrangements, and transportation to the airport. Picks will be taken in order of receipt of a $200 deposit that is non-refundable except in the event the litter or sex is not born, but it may also be moved once to another litter. Pedigrees are available on the litter page along with pictures. Pups are fed Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy. There is not a lot of hype on this website, but there are a lot of happy Erin's Edge puppy owners. Visit the NEWS pages and look at some of my pups, their families and stories.
Major credit cards accepted as in the Online Store.
My kennels have been inspected by the AKC three times and have always passed inspection with no deficiencies. The most recent inspection was 1-23-07.
We are just west of Cabelas exit 60 & 41
Farm For Sale
Erin's Edge Labradors has been located in the Holy Hill area, 25 miles NW of Milwaukee off Highway 41, for over 30 years, nestled on 26 acres at the edge of the Township of Erin that was settled over 150 years ago by Irish immigrants because of the beautiful green rolling hills produced by glaciers and the rich, fertile soil in the valleys. Holy Hill, a Carmelite Monastery, is built on the peak of the glacier and ice age trail, overlooks the farm and duck pond.
Send me your pictures and stories and they will appear on the News page!
4 Stud Dogs-see Stud Page
Stud fees and breeding information on Guarantee Page
Mission Statement: Erin's Edge recognizes the health of your pet is important to you as your own, and is committed to providing you with a healthy puppy and also in developing, improving, and distributing innovative, natural products with the highest quality ingredients that safely promote good health and a long life or improve the quality of life of canine companions and competitors in a manner that is both socially responsible and beneficial to our customers and the canines they love.
I further believe that Traditional Medicine can be complemented by alternative practices to maximize the health of our dogs. A Harvard University study released in January 2005 found that 35 percent of Americans have used some form of alternative healing on themselves, so why not also for their pets.
I invite you to visit my Online Store to find many Unique and Alternative Products
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Innotek
containment Systems
Free Gift with First Order
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Let your Dog Run at his Optimum and Extend his Longevity
Promote Higher Conception Rates and Healthy Immune systems with Omega-3 Products
Omega Cranberry Treats with anti-oxidants are my secret to my healthy dogs. Feed them Omega treats everyday for their whole lives for healthy immune systems, shiny coats, and longevity.
Probiotics for immune health, read why they are good for all dogs
More than 450 Products with prices that are competitive and you are not overcharged for shipping one small item. Quantities may be limited on special purchases, especially toys and clothing. I specialize in finding products the big pet stores don't carry
Look to Erins Edge for more cutting edge products that safely and naturally improve the quality of life and performance of your dog. Suggest a product and I will try to find it.
Nancy has a BS in Zoology & Medical Technology, worked over 35 years in healthcare and research, has 35 years of animal husbandry experience, has been specializing in Chocolates and raising Labradors since 1978, and recently finished an MBA from the University of Phoenix 2/02.
For
outstanding excellence in workmanship, service, design, and business
integrity talk to Jane & Ron Ainley or Manager Chad for your next
trailer or kennels.
Pedigree Printing for Litters and OFA Number Research
4 Generation with most OFA#'s provided-12 Plain, Colored or Parchment pages, $20, post paid
5 Generation Pedigree, Names only, $15 pp
4 Generation Pedigree, OFA# Researched, 12 pgs. $25 pp
Spanish Gold Parchment, Premium Linen, or Private Stock Natural Fleck Paper $5 additional for 12 Sheets
10 Additional Pages, $5 Regular Paper, $10 Premium Paper
Pictures of parents on pedigree $5 additional with scanning
For extensive pedigree ancestry research use the AKC online Store
If you can't keep your Erin's Edge Puppy PLEASE don't surrender the dog to a shelter or rescue.
Call me to help place the puppy.
If you are looking for a rescue: Labrador Rescue Contacts
The Labrador Connection (TLC) Penny 414 299 9038 poobasmom@msn.com info@labradorconnection.org
Labrador Education and Rescue Network, Robin bellajane@wi.rr.com www.labadoption.org
Illinois and Chicago http://www.midwestlabrescue.org/
For Those that have Recently Helped their Loved Dog over the Bridge
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Dogs who've shared our lives
They will not go quietly,
the dogs who've shared our lives.
In the subtle ways they let us know
their spirits still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be.
And, sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time bring new friends and a new food dish to fill. That one place in our hearts belongs to them... and always will. Our labs wouldn't want us to be without a lab because they want us happy |
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Retrievers and Training
The Three "S"s Of Puppy Training: SHORT SIMPLE SUCCESSFUL Gundog Training Magazine International Field vs Show-What's the Difference
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Labrador & Sport Dog Related Sites
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Veterinary Information Sites and Disease Information BMD Health Info-compilation of subjects Marvistavet (Great articles about Allergies and Diseases American Animal Hospital (Veterinary reference)
The Importance of Good Positioning on Canine Hip X-Rays Examples of good and bad xrays and why Locating Veterinary Chiropractors in the US Vet.com: Info on insurance, meds, new products, vets Designing Safe and Effective Vaccination Programs (need Adobe Acrobat) Canine Inherited Disorders Database Canine Cognitive Disorder (Doggy Alzheimers Leptosporosis in the mudwest and vaccines. Reproduction Dr Hutchinson Reproductive Seminar So you want to breed your female-what can happen Long Term Health Benefits and Risks from Early Spay and Neuter in Dogs
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General Dog Reference Sites
Wood Memorials with Bronze Statue
Blue-Green Algae can kill dogs Thunderstorm Anxiety I carry Thunder Remedy Wedgwood Pharmacy (generic cheques drops) Another breeders resource site with many articles
Allergies Secondary Skin Conditions from Allergies Fatty Acid Primer: Omega-3 and Omega-6 |
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Nutrition & Alternative Medicine Why NOT to Switch from Puppy to Adult Too Soon Large Breed Formulas and Hip Dysplasia article 1
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Misc Traveling with Dogs Become informed about activist groups like PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) who dupe animal lovers into thinking they are donating millions of dollars for animal shelters and care but who really have hidden agendas to ultimately prevent you from buying purebred dogs and they also seek to prevent all hunting. They are using tax free dollars to promote their radical agendas, and if they pass the legislation they are currently backing, your next dog might have to come from a puppy mill instead of a caring breeder, and then they will go after the puppy mills. They want to eliminate all purebred dogs. Read Conservation of HUNTERS in National Geographic
PETA or the HSUS may be coming to your community to pass ordinances ultimately aimed at preventing you from having pets. They came to Richfield where I live and tried to get ordinances passed without adequately notifying the community. This is how they work. Read their agenda-No Birth Nation. Ask yourself, if they pass these next ordinances, where will you get your next Labrador or pet? Keep informed. www.helpinganimals.com/i-nobirth.html
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Nancy Planasch
2497 Slinger Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262)644-5739
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