Bird Dog Labs, LLC

OUR BOYS

Our passion for the Labrador Retriever breed is evident in everything we do at Bird Dog Labs! We are very proud of our line up of studs and potential future studs. Please see the bottom of the page for breeding requirements.

~Please note that our exceptional line up of young males will only be available for stud after they are two years old and have proven themselves in the field and obtained their official health clearances at 2 years of age.~

Birddog’s Wetland Raider  JH SH MH   “Raider”

~NAFC FC AFC Cody Cut a Lean Grade X Molly B Ringo MH (daughter of FC AFC Dare to Dream)~

Raider is now available for stud to approved females!
~Currently located in Bemidji, MN

Raider the total package! He is a handsome male that is extremely talented in the field. He loves to work and can be described as a marking fool.  He earned his Master Hunter titled shortly after turning 3 years old in 2017.  Raider has a confident, happy, loving disposition and lives as part of the family when not in training.  Raider has been professionally trained by Rusty Haglund (Trigger Time Kennels).

Raider’s pedigree is truly second to none! His sire is the 2011 National Amateur winner NAFC FC AFC Cody Cut a Lean Grade. Raider’s dam is Molly B Ringo MH (FC AFC Dare to Dream X MH daughter of AFC Hawkeye Viking).

Raider is one of the most extensively health tested studs out there! We go above and beyond to ensure that our dogs and their offspring have the absolute best chance of being healthy!

Raider is a beautiful fox red male with a thick double coat.

AKC:SR82287301
DOB: 4/6/2014
CHIC#: 113252
OFA Eyes – Normal: LR-EYE5798/7M-VPI
OFA Hips – Good: LR-220421G24M-VPI
OFA Elbows – Normal: LR-EL72627M24-VPI
OFA Shoulders – Normal: LR-SH344M24-VPI
OFA Cardiac – Normal: LR-CA8481/15M/P-VPI
OFA Thyroid – Normal: LR-TH773/15M-VPI
EIC (Clear): LR-EIC3132/16M-VPI
CNM (Clear): LR-CNM1004/16M-VPI
PRA-pcrd (Clear): LR-PRA1342/28M-VPI
RD/OSD (Clear): LR-RDY321/16M-VPI
Cystinuria (Clear): LR-CY48/16M-VPI
HNPK (Clear): LR-HNP125/16M-VPI
Hyperuricosuria (Clear): LR-HU18/16M-VPI
Narcolepsy (Clear): LR-NAR78/16M-VPI
PKD (Clear): LR-PK8/16M-VPI
D Locus (DD Normal/ Clear): LR-DL327/27M-PI
Also tested Clear of :Degenerative Myelopathy, Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SD2-dwarfism), Elliptocytosis, Myotubular myopathy 2 (MTM1), PRA-crd4 and GR-PRA2
Copper Toxicosis: ATP7B Normal (clear), Carries the protective gene (ATP7A)
Genotype: eeBBDD (Does not carry any hidden color, Dilute Free)
Weight: 60-65 pounds

Raider’s Pedigree: http://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=80503
Raider’s OFA page: http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1697722#animal
Raider’s PPG page: https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/3191/

Birddog’s Way-Da-Go Yogi SH MH.  “Yogi”

~FC Nan-dool Elwood Blues X Rebel Ridge Jamaican Me Crazy MH

Now offered at stud to approved females.
Located in Bemidji, Minnesota

Yogi earned his Senior Title at 1.8 years of age!

Yogi earned his Master Title on July 23, 2017 at 2.8 years of age!

Yogi is a very well bred dark chocolate male out of FC Nan-dool Elwood Blues (FC AFC River Oaks Way-Da-Go Rocky X FC AFC Echos Triple Ruff N Ready) and Rebel Ridge Jamaican Me Crazy MH (FC AFC Way-Da-Go Call of the Wild X FC AFC Rebel Ridge’s Devil’s Luck MH).

Yogi is the absolute best at both worlds! He is high drive in the field and loves to work. He was professionally trained by Rusty Haglund (Trigger Time Kennels) and earned his Master Hunter title as a 2 year old!  Yet when it comes to time in the house, Yogi is great at turning off the energy. He is a wonderful companion and so easy to have around the house. He is very affectionate and is always doing whatever he can to earn the “good boy Yogi.”

Health Clearances:
AKC: SR85155203
DOB: 9-25-2014
OFA Hips (Good): LR-223086G24M-VPI
OFA Elbows (Normal): LR-EL74834M24-VPI
OFA Eyes (Normal): LR-EYE8529/22M-VPI
OFA Cardiac (Normal): LR-CA9447/22M/P-VPI
OFA Thyroid: LR-TH821/22M-VPI
EIC (Clear): LR-EIC3134/7M-VPI
CNM (Clear): LR-CNM1006/7M-VPI
PRA-pcrd (Clear): LR-PRA1345/22M-PI
RD/OSD (Clear): LR-RDY324/7M-VPI
Cystinuria (Clear): LR-CY50/7M-VPI
HNPK (Clear): LR-HNP127/7M-VPI
Hyperuricosuria (Clear): LR-HU20/7M-VPI
Narcolepsy (Clear): LR-NAR80/7M-VPI
PKD (Clear): LR-PK10/7M-VPI
D Locus (DD Normal/Clear): LR-DL330/22M-PI
Yogi has also tested CLEAR of the following: Degenerative myelopathy, Myotubular myopathy 1,  PRA-cone-rod dystrophy 4, PRA-gr2, Skeletal dysplasia 2
Copper Toxicosis: ATP7B Normal (clear),  ATP7A Normal (clear)
Genotype: EEbbDD (Chocolate and does not carry any hidden color, Dilute Free)
70-75 pounds
Yogi’s Pedigree: http://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=89428
Yogi’s OFA page: http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1740373#animal
Yogi’s PPG page: https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/3186/

Birddog’s Man of Mystery MH   “Mojo”

FC AFC Glenhoma’s El Chupacabra X Birddog’s Sweet Remembrance

Mojo has one of the most unique, yet powerful pedigrees for a chocolate!

Now offered at stud to approved females.
Located in Bemidji, Minnesota

 

Mojo is the result of literally years of research and planning! He has one of the most unique pedigrees of any chocolate out there today!!!  You simply will not find another like him! His bloodlines are loaded with some of the best field trial dogs in history, yet you will not find any of the common chocolate dogs that are consistently found in working bred Labradors. We have researched well past 10 generations and did not find a single chocolate dog on either side of his pedigree, yet can trace the hidden chocolate factor back through Field Trial Hall of Fame Retrievers: NAFC FC AFC Dude’s Double or Nothin’ and 1961 & 1963 NFC CNFC AFC Del-Tone Colvin.

Mojo is a handsome, muscular chocolate male that absolutely lives for the retrieve. He is a beast in the field and can easily be described as a machine. Mojo runs hard, marks well and simply doesn’t give up. He uses his nose and quarters naturally. In the fall Mojo is an active waterfowl and upland hunting dog. We train in the spring and summer and he just thrives with daily work. Mojo lives in the house and is just an easy boy to have around. As for his personality, he is a very happy. Mojo still acts like a puppy when he gets excited and the zoomies come out. Thankfully he knows to only do this outside! Mojo isn’t really a cuddler, but he enjoys sitting or laying at my feet and just getting petted.

Health Clearances:
AKC: SS01281506
DOB: 9-5-2017
CHIC#: 151757

OFA Hips (Good): LR-243063G24M-VPI
OFA Elbows (Normal): LR-EL92281M24-VPI
OFA Eyes (Normal): LR-EYE16299/9M-VPI
OFA Cardiac (Normal): LR-BCA764/48M/P-VPI
EIC (Clear): LR-EIC5777/24M-PI
CNM (Clear): LR-CNM3083/24M-PI
PRA-pcrd (Clear): LR-PRA2920/24M-PI
RD/OSD (Clear): LR-RDY1042/24M-PI
D Locus (DD Normal/Clear): LR-DL1989/24M-PI

Mojo has also tested CLEAR of the following: Cone Degeneration, Congenital Myasynthetic Syndrome (CMS), Degenerative myelopathy,
Myotubular myopathy 1, Cystinuria, Elliptocytosis, HNPK, Hyperuricosuria, Macular Corneal Dystrophy, Narcolepsy,  PRA-cone-rod dystrophy 4, PRA-gr2, Skeletal Dysplasia 2, PKD, Chondrodystrophy with Intervertebral Disc Disease, Stargardt, Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneuropathy. Copper Toxicosis: ATP7B Normal (clear),  ATP7A Normal (clear)
Genotype: EebbDD (Chocolate and carries hidden yellow factor, Dilute Free)
70-75 pounds

 

Mojo’s Pedigree: http://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=114571

Mojo’s OFA page: https://www.ofa.org/advanced-search?f=sr&appnum=1985509

Mojo’s PPG page: http://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/15281/

Birddog’s TNT Wily Blue Trickster JH   “Loki”

~FC AFC CFC CAFC Barracuda Blue MH X MHR TNT Light Up The Sky MH~

Now available for stud! Located in Bemidji, MN

Loki is a very handsome, dark chocolate male out of the legendary FC AFC CFC CAFC Barracuda Blue MH!

Loki was unplanned addition to Bird Dog Labs in 2015. We saw an incredible opportunity and jumped when we had the chance. Loki has matured into an extremely handsome male. He has a very blocky head with a strong yet compact build. He has a great disposition and a silly personality. He is extremely affectionate and loves getting affection. In the field Loki marks well, handles and will get the job done. We are working on him with his consistency and decided to give him a little break from the training atmosphere. We are looking forward to taking him hunting this fall to see how he will do!

AKC: SR87873104
DOB: 4-10-2015
OFA Hips (Good): LR-228146G26M-VPI
OFA Elbows (Normal): LR-EL79201M26-VPI
OFA Eyes (Normal): LR-EYE10242/15M-VPI
OFA Cardiac (Normal): LR-CA9449/15M/P-VPI
OFA Thyroid (Normal): LR-TH822/15M-VPI
EIC (Clear): LR-EIC3479/4M-PI
CNM (Clear): LR-CNM1208/4M-PI
RD/OSD (Clear): LR-RDY398/4M-PI
PRA-pcrd (Clear): LR-PRA1347/15M-PI
Cystinuria (Clear): LR-CY75/4M-PI
HNPK (Clear): LR-HNP211/4M-PI
Hyperuricosuria (Clear): LR-HU42/4M-PI
Narcolepsy (Clear): LR-NAR102/4M-PI
PKD (Clear): LR-PK21/4M-PI
Degenerative myelopathy (Clear)
Myotubular myopathy 1 (Clear)
PRA-cone-rod dystrophy 4 (Clear)
PRA-gr2 (Clear)
Skeletal dysplasia 2 (Clear)
D Locus (DD Normal/Clear): LR-DL332/15M-PI
Copper Toxicosis: ATP7B Normal (clear), Carries the protective gene (ATP7A)
Genotype: EEbbDD – Chocolate and doesn’t carry any other color, Dilute Free
Weight 65-70 pounds


Loki’s pedigree: http://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=93901
Loki’s OFA page: http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1797331#animal
Loki’s PPG page: https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/3195/

Birddog’s Crow Rivers Hunter   “Hunter”

~FC Crow Rivers Lucky to the Max X Birddog’s Amazing Grace~

Hunter is now available for stud to approved females.
Located in Bemidji, Minnesota

Hunter is a big, handsome 78 pound yellow male. He is out of our 2014 litter between FC Crow Rivers Lucky to the Max and Birddog’s Amazing Grace.

Hunter is a very gentle boy that has one of the best natural “off switches” we’ve ever seen in such a young dog. He is extremely affectionate and very mild mannered. Hunter absolutely adores the puppies and has become one of our top young puppy socializers. In the field he is a totally different dog. He has a huge desire to work and just doesn’t stop! He is extremely smart and catches on to new things very quickly.

AKC: SR83507906
DOB: 7-12-2014
OFA Hips (Good): LR-223048G26M-VPI
OFA Elbows (Normal): LR-EL74802M26-VPI
OFA Eyes (Normal): LR-EYE10236/21M-VPI
OFA Cardiac (Normal): LR-CA9454/24M/P-VPI
OFA Thyroid (Normal): LR-TH826/24M-VPI
EIC (Clear): LR-EIC3483/10M-PI
CNM (Clear): LR-CNM1212/10M-PI
PRA-pcrd (Carrier): LR-PRA1351/24M-PI-CAR
RD/OSD (Clear): LR-RDY402/10M-PI
D Locus (DD Normal/Clear): LR-DL336/21M-PI
Hunter also tested Clear of all of the following genetic diseases: Cystinuria, HNPK, Hyperuricosuria, Narcolepsy, PKD, Degenerative Myelopathy, Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SD2-dwarfism), Elliptocytosis, Myotubular myopathy 2 (MTM1), PRA-crd4 and GR-PRA2.
Copper Toxicosis: ATP7B Normal (clear), ATP7A Normal (clear)
Genotype: eeBbDD (Yellow-carries hidden black and chocolate, Dilute Free)
80 pounds

It is important to understand that PRA-pcrd carriers are healthy and never experience symptoms. It is perfectly ethical to breed PRA- carriers, as long as they are only bred with dogs that are tested PRA-clear. When those guidelines are strictly followed there is no chance of producing affected puppies. We are responsible breeders and will take all necessary precautions to never produce an affected puppy. This is a Lifetime Guarantee!

Hunter’s pedigree: http://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=83044
Hunter’s OFA page: http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1827878#animal
Hunter’s PPG page: https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/3187/ 

Birddog’s Goodtime Magic Man   “Houdini” (4 Master Passes)

~FC GRHRCH UH WBF’s Man On The Stand MH X  Birddog’s Goodtime Magnet MH25~

Now available for stud! Located in Bemidji, MN

Houdini is a very handsome, dark chocolate male out of our 4th and final litter between FC GRHRCH UH Maestro MH and Maggie MH25!

We always knew we wanted to keep a male from this incredible pairing, and we are so happy we kept Houdini. He is simply perfect! We consider Houdini to have the ultimate personality! Houdini is a working machine that has a huge heart! He gives 110% to everything he does and is a true team player. Once he is done with getting his titles, Houdini will be a hunting dogs and family companion.  When he comes home for breaks, Houdini is a pure joy to have around. He is just so easy. Houdini adapts quickly to any type of living situation. In training he lives in the kennel, but keeps it clean. When home he is a house dog. He has always had a strong, natural on/off to him. He doesn’t get into any mischief and he just likes to be with. Houdini gets along with everyone. Houdini loves all people without being pesty, pushy or clingy. He gets along with all dogs of various ages, including other intact males. If another dog tries to challenge him, Houdini just blows it off and moves away. There is not an aggressive or mean bone in his body. Houdini is confident and doesn’t allow other dogs to bully him. He just doesn’t let anything bother him and he will move on. Houdini absolutely loves puppies! He is so gentle with them and will lay down to play with them. Houdini will let puppies crawl all over him and he just wags his tail and gives them kisses. To top everything off, Houdini is absolutely gorgeous! He is muscular, athletic and has a beautiful soft double coat and blocky head.

Houdini is currently down in Texas training with Justin Drake. Houdini will be begin running UKC finished tests in February 2024. The hope is to get the Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH) title on him before switching back to AKC hunt tests to get the last 2 passes need for his Master Hunter title. After that Houdini will come back home and be available for stud services.

AKC: SS23652613
DOB: 12-19-2020
OFA Hips (Good): LR-265986G24M-VPI
OFA Elbows (Normal): LR-EL113526M24-VPI
OFA Eyes (Normal): LR-EYE29029/28M-VPI
OFA Cardiac (Normal): LR-BCA1941/24M/P-VPI
EIC (Clear): number pending
CNM (Clear): number pending
RD/OSD (Clear): number pending
PRA-pcrd (Clear): number pending
Cystinuria (Clear): number pending
HNPK (Clear): number pending
Hyperuricosuria (Clear): number pending
Narcolepsy (Clear): number pending
PKD (Clear): number pending
Degenerative myelopathy (Clear)
Myotubular myopathy 1 (Clear)
PRA-cone-rod dystrophy 4 (Clear)
PRA-gr2 (Clear)
Skeletal dysplasia 2 (Clear)

Stargardt (Carrier) – any female bred to Houdini must be tested clear.

D Locus (DD Normal/Clear):number pending
Copper Toxicosis: ATP7B Normal (clear), ATP7A (clear)
Genotype: EEbbDD – Chocolate and doesn’t carry any other color, Dilute Free
Weight 70 to 75 pounds

Houdini’s pedigree: https://www.huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=167392
Houdini’s OFA page: http://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2422101
Houdini’s PPG page: http://www.pawprintgenetics.com/pedigrees/dogs/details/26961/

Breeding Requirements

-AKC or UKC registration – Copy of pedigree
-OFA Excellent, Good or Fair Hips
-OFA Normal Elbows
-OFA Eyes
-Negative brucellosis within 30 days for natural breeding.
-Prefer if EIC & CNM status is known.
-Prefer if PRA-pcrd and RD/OSD status is known.
-Absolutely NO dilutes, carriers of dilute or breeders of dilutes will be accepted.
~In the event where dilute status is questionable, proof of “DD” genotype will be required before the litter registration is signed.

We love the Labrador breed and only support the ethical breeding for the traditional colors accepted by the Labrador Retriever Club. This includes blacks, yellows ranging from light cream to fox red and chocolates ranging from light to dark. No other colors or variations are acceptable.