August 2023 Fox Red Litter.

We were blown away to have recently been ranked No 3 Greatest Labrador Breeders in the UK by PupVine. We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition for the work we do with our beloved dogs and puppies.

Breeder : Nook on Lyne Labradors

Location : Carlisle, Cumbria
Breeder Licence : 5 Stars Higher Standards Cumberland Council M:008182

Sire : Polnessan Prometheus at NookonLyne - Diesel (Extensively Health Tested)

Dam : Pure Sweet Delight at NookonLyne - Honey (Extensively Health Tested)

Price £2,300

We are over the moon to announce that we have a confirmed pregnancy from the mating of our stunning girl Honey and Diesel who is a lovely Dark Fox Red shade of yellow. This particular mating was deliberately chosen to produce puppies with fabulous Health Testing by parentage. 

Nook on Lyne Labradors are a Fully Qualified 5 Star Higher Licensed Kennel Club Breeders of Extensively Health Tested Pure Bred Labradors. 

We are incredibly proud to be one of a handful of Qualified Breeders in the UK having successfully completed the nationally recognised Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Certificate in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation and Welfare. This groundbreaking qualification, the first ever of its kind in the UK, has been welcomed by many professionals in the pet sector as a huge step forward in animal welfare. 

We have completed a course in Cytology the study of canine cells including their structure, function and formation. 

We have a 3 year First Aid Certificate after successfully completing a pet first aid course delivered by our vet.

We have gained our PeddyMark Certificate of training & competence in microchipping dogs. The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 required that from 6th April 2016, every dog that is older than 8 weeks must be microchipped. It is a breeder’s responsibility to ensure puppies are microchipped before they leave for their new homes. 

We are also currently studying towards an Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare.            

We also undertake annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in order to develop new skills and enhance our current abilities in order to be the very best we can.

Having been awarded a 5 Star Licence means that we meet the higher welfare standards which in turn helps potential puppy buyers know that we are doing more to make sure your puppies and their parents are happy and healthy.

At Nook on Lyne Labradors we are passionate breeders who embrace that we have a moral & ethical responsibility to ensure the welfare of our beloved dogs and their puppies is at the forefront of our breeding programme.

The ethos of any of our breeding involves dedicating an incredible amount of time & expense with the aim of breeding ethically & responsibly to pass on most importantly superb health to all of our puppies together with the desirable qualities & traits of looks, temperament & confirmation.

As a small breeder our passion is the Labrador Retriever, our dogs are very much part of the family and spend many hours curled up in front of the Aga. By only having a maximum of 2 litters a year this allows us to dedicate all our our time and resources into raising our litters to the best of our ability and the fabulous reviews we have received on our Nook on Lyne Website shows our level of commitment. Our girls are NOT mated until they are 2 years old and mature enough to be a Mum. They have 18 months break between litters and when they are retired they are NOT re-homed but they enjoy their retirement here with us, they are our family.

At Nook on Lyne Labradors we work very closely with our local independent vet Liz in respect of our dogs health and our breeding programme.

Liz who specialises in house calls carries out a Comprehensive Health Assessment and Gait Evaluation of all of our dogs twice per year in order to establish that they are in perfect health. She also vet checks the puppies at home in their own familiar environment which in turn avoids unnecessary stress and reduces the potential for cross infection. 

The Labrador with its fabulous temperament is known for its versatility, as such our puppies are suitable for a variety of environments/jobs including pet homes whether experienced or first time dog owners, working dogs and therapy dogs

The unprecedented demand for puppies over the last couple of years has had serious implications on the health and welfare of many puppies with a sharp rise in avoidable Health Conditions due to unethical and unregulated breeding with little or no Health Testing.

We are therefore very proud that due to this incredibly hard to find impeccable equally matched CLEAR Health Testing of BOTH Diesel and Honey ALL puppies in this litter are Guaranteed to be 100% Hereditary Clear of the tested Genetic Conditions as opposed to Hereditary Unaffected which is an unknown quantity until a puppy is DNA tested. Currently this makes this litter one of the best tested litters by parentage in the UK.

All puppies will be Hereditary CLEAR of the 22 Breed Specific Genetic Health Conditions commonly found in the Labrador Retriever. Furthermore the puppies will be Hereditary CLEAR of a further 203 Genetic Health Conditions.
Honey has the most amazing temperament, she has the most loving gentle nature and is a pleasure to own. She has shown a fabulous ability in Obedience Classes/Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme and Mantrailing demonstrating superb metal and physical capabilities. Her Sire is an active working dog and her pedigree has a number of prominent Field Trial Champions including Drakeshead.

As with all of our girls Honey has a Bespoke Health Testing Package far superior to standard Kennel Club Recommendations in respect of both Joint Assessment, DNA and Health Tests.

Honey is Extensively Health Tested having 27 Breed Specific CLEAR Health Tests including:

Hips 3/2 27th January 2021
Elbows 0/0 21st March 2021
BVA/KC/ISDS Clear Eye Test 29th April 2023
Hip Report by Orthopedic Specialists confirming that Honey is suitable for our Breeding Programme with no contraindications.
Elbow Report by Orthopedic Specialists confirming that Honey is suitable for our Breeding Programme with no contraindications.

She is CLEAR of the following 22 Genetic Health Conditions commonly found in the Labrador Retriever:

Retinal Dysplasia/Oculo Skeletal Dysplasia (RD/OSD)
Alexander Disease (AxD)
Cytinuria
Myotubular Myopathy (MTM1 (XLMTM)
Narcolepsy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA cord1)
Copper Toxicosis (CT)
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)
Canine Elliptocytosis
Achromatopsia (ACHM)
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)
Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SD2)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA)
Centro nuclear Myopathy (CNM)
Stargardt Disease (STGD)
Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD)
Golden Retriever Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GRPRA2)
Ullrich-like Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (ULCMD)                                                                                                  Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK)

She also has the Embark DNA Package and has Tested CLEAR with no variants detected of a further 203 Genetic Health Conditions. 

Furthermore she has a Certificate of Breed confirming 100% Labrador Retriever.

Diesel the Sire is a remarkable dog, dark fox red shade of yellow in colour. He is a strong, muscular, athletic boy and a real head turner.

He has an absolutely amazing kind gentle temperament that is sought after when producing well balanced puppies.

He has a superb 5 Generation Pedigree with a tremendous 26 Field Trial Champions together with a number of Field Trial Winners.

Diesel has also started the exciting new dog sport Mantrailing.

Allowing Diesel to engage his incredible olfactory senses gives him an intense mental workout that requires him to be extremely focused and work with his handler. Ultimately he will use his nose to find a specific person because they are missing or maybe just for fun.

This boy really does have the full package health, looks, temperament, training and pedigree and he has produced some lovely puppies.

Diesel is also Extensively Health Tested and has 25 CLEAR Health Tests including:

Hips 3/3 19th January 2022
Elbows 0/0 19th January 2022
BVA/KC/ISDS Clear Eye Test 10th September 2022

He is CLEAR of the following 22 Genetic Health Conditions commonly found in the Labrador Retriever:

Retinal Dysplasia/Oculo Skeletal Dysplasia (RD/OSD)
Alexander Disease (AxD)
Cytinuria
Myotubular Myopathy (MTM1 (XLMTM)
Narcolepsy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA cord1)
Copper Toxicosis (CT)
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)
Canine Elliptocytosis
Achromatopsia (ACHM)
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)
Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SD2)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA)
Centro nuclear Myopathy (CNM)
Stargardt Disease (STGD)
Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD)
Golden Retriever Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GRPRA2)
Ullrich-like Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (ULCMD)
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK)

He also has the Embark DNA Package and has Tested CLEAR with no variants detected of a further 203 Genetic Health Conditions.

Furthermore he has a Certificate of Breed confirming 100% Labrador Retriever.

Subject to availability we use Highly Respected Orthopaedic Specialists at PupScan who provide a Ultrasound Service. By using this Diagnostic Technique Specialists are able to confirm normal hip development of puppies at approximately 6 weeks of age before they leave for their new homes.

The first 16 weeks of a puppies life are crucial for learning & development. With this in mind we have designed a puppy development room that allows for this window of opportunity for puppies to learn both human and canine socialisation and stimulation skills, play and learning about boundaries of behaviour.

We have Litter Socialisation Protocols in place from birth with Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) starting at day 3 for 14 days. ENS involves applying gentle stressors to a puppy for very short period of time, this process is thought to improve a puppy/dog's stress responses later in life.
Puppies & Dogs explore the world through their olfactory system. Using ESI in a controlled manner can Improve scenting ability in later life, increase confidence and reduce behavioural issues associated with scent.

Socialisation continues up until the puppies leave us to ensure our puppies are exposed to as many different and relevant physical and audio stimuli as possible. Some of the physical exposure includes different textures, surfaces, levels, recall, crate training, car journeys, other dogs and people together with the audio exposure of fireworks, gunshots, sirens, children playing, dogs barking and loud bangs as well as the usual household noises. We also offer tailored stimuli where this would be beneficial for new owners.

We undertake comprehensive puppy profiling in order to help new owners and ensure puppies are matched to the correct homes/lifestyle.

By observing individual puppies from the day they are born and noting the reactions they show to various stimuli over several weeks allows us to gain a better idea of each individual puppies temperament and traits as they develop.

These careful observations are then used to create a personalised profile for each Puppy and allow us to provide new owners with an individual specific tailored plan for their new puppy to take home. These plans can then be used to continue their training at their new homes and at future Puppy Classes.

We want to ensure our puppies and new owners are fully supported when your puppy is transitioned into their new home.
We do this by providing a complete package of funded professional support. 

We provide a remote puppy training course The Puppy Pod together with a funded 12 month subscription to Veterinary Expertise via VidiVet 

The online Puppy Pod training course is designed to bridge the gap between your puppy leaving us and starting puppy classes with you. It fully supports you through the preparation, settling in and early training phases of your puppies life including the early days, development & socialisation, fear periods, unwanted behaviours, poisonous food & plants and so much more. You will have lifetime access to the online course together with a Qualified Dog Trainer and Behaviourist once you have left your deposit giving you plenty of time to prepare for your new arrival. This level of lifetime support from professionals is fabulous for all new owners especially first time dog owners.

VidiVet delivers Veterinary Expertise 24/7 365 days a year without having to book a consultation. It is the first service of its kind in the UK allowing you to ask your question immediately to a vet and receive a personalised video response from the UK qualified vet team within a matter of moments all via the VidiVet App. It is literally like having a vet at your fingertips. See full details of the support you will receive here http://go.vidivet.com/1c7

You will have sight of a copy of our license. In addition before you leave the puppy will be transferred into your name as the new owner in respect of both the Microchip Database and The Kennel Club.

Puppies are born and reared in our home, they are started on a worming programme at 2 weeks old and are also wormed at 4,6 & 8 weeks with Drontol, they are weighed daily for the the first 2 weeks to ensure adequate daily weight gain, then weekly until 8 weeks. They are microchipped at 6 weeks and vet checked between 7 and 8 weeks at which time they will be given their first vaccinations of Canine Parvovirus and Leptospirosis 2 or 4 depending on your vet recommendation for your Geographical Area.

At Nook On Lyne Labradors we take nutrition very seriously by weaning our puppies onto Eden Puppy Cuisine https://www.edenpetfoods.com/shop/for-dogs/food-for-dogs?sub-category=puppy-range which according to all about dog food is the top ranking complete dry extruded food made in the UK.
Staying close to the ancestral diet by providing the optimal ratio of meat and fish to fruits, vegetables herbs, vitamins minerals, and botanicals thus creating a superior, nutritionally, balanced diet for the best start in life.
The two main constituents of bone is calcium and phosphorus. As set out by the FEDIAF guidelines it is critical to ensure that your puppy is fed an adequate supply of these two minerals both absolute and relative to each other during the growth phase to ensure healthy skeletal development for large breed puppies. 

They will be familiar with a crate and have excellent whistle recall before they leave at 8/9 weeks old. Please note puppies will NOT be allowed to leave any sooner than 8 weeks of age. It would not only be unlawful under Lucy's Law April 2020 but it is a condition of our licence.

All of our puppies will leave with comprehensive package of support including a puppy pack consisting of A4 presentation folder full of vital information about your puppy including:

A Kennel Club Registration Certificate
A 5-Generation Pedigree
4 Weeks Free PetPlan Insurance
Details of Both Parents Health Testing
Details of Puppies DNA Hereditary Health
A Puppy Contract
Vet Report
Advice Booklet including information on socialisation, vaccinations, worming, diet, exercise & DNA.
Puppies Individual Weight Chart from birth to 8 weeks.
Puppies Individual Worming Chart.
Microchip Details
Vaccination Card with details of Canine Leptospirosis and Parvovirus according to your vets recommendations
Details of Endorsements R Registration & X Export
A Lucy's Law April 2020 Contract
Individual specific tailored training plan for your new puppy
A Certificate confirming normal hip joint development

Also included in your puppy pack:
A Funded Puppy Pod online training course together with access to a Qualified Dog Trainer and Behaviourist.
A funded 12 month subscription to VidiVet with 24/7 365 days a year access to veterinary advice.
A supply of puppy food & tasty treats.
Fully Natural Treats
Development & Stimulation Toy
ACME Dog Whistle 210.5 together with Whistle Strap to continue recall          Canine First Aid Kit.                             Dorwest Herbs Puppy Pack to give your puppy the best start in life, naturally     
A lifelong discount code for Antinol Green Lipped Mussel Joint Supplement                                  Extension of collection within reason due to prior commitments                                    A lifetime of advice and support

All of our puppies are fully endorsed as such all puppies will carry these endorsements on their Kennel Club Paperwork.

If you are interested in being added to the waiting list and owning a puppy from Honey’s litter then please get in contact initially by email for a Puppy Expression of Interest Form.

This will be followed up with a WhatsApp Video Call for a really informal chat whereby you can ask me any questions you may have and vice versa. It also allows you to see our dogs and the environment in which they are raised. Please note this method of video call is a requirement of Nook on Lyne Labradors. We also encourage potential new owners to visit us in person.

If after making contact you would like to secure a puppy from Honey’s litter a £300 non refundable deposit/holding fee will be required once the puppies are born. Proof of ID & address will be required when a deposit is taken and this proof of ID is reciprocated in order to give you confidence in us as a genuine ethical breeder.

Weekly WhatsApp video calls will be made to new owners individually in order that they can see the puppies growing and developing over the weeks prior to their first visit. There will be 2 visits available, one to choose your puppy at 6 weeks and one to collect your puppy at 8 weeks old.

If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that we do not accept calls from withheld numbers.

See Gallery on our main Champdogs page for more pictures of Honey & Diesel.

References from previous new owners are available on request.

CCTV is in operation 24/7

£2,300