Dani,
We are in a very similar boat (I lost Bryant last year), and we have looked extensively around the mid-Atlantic region for a breeder with the right balance of size, health, and looks. It looks like we will be going with Twin Oaks Labradors on the eastern shore of MD: http://peachesandpups.com/puppies.html. Although we may have to sacrifice on the blockier look (the dame is much more "American" looking), we liked finding a breeder so close to home with hard-hunting puppies that should be healthy...although I recognize that this location will not be close to home for you.
We are the one deposit on the Otto X Miller breeding due this spring. If you are interested in a great dog that is ready now, they also have one puppy remaining from a litter sired by Krush, who is a kinda famous stud around this area....I'm really surprised that puppy is still available honestly.
good luck....Frank
We are in a very similar boat (I lost Bryant last year), and we have looked extensively around the mid-Atlantic region for a breeder with the right balance of size, health, and looks. It looks like we will be going with Twin Oaks Labradors on the eastern shore of MD: http://peachesandpups.com/puppies.html. Although we may have to sacrifice on the blockier look (the dame is much more "American" looking), we liked finding a breeder so close to home with hard-hunting puppies that should be healthy...although I recognize that this location will not be close to home for you.
We are the one deposit on the Otto X Miller breeding due this spring. If you are interested in a great dog that is ready now, they also have one puppy remaining from a litter sired by Krush, who is a kinda famous stud around this area....I'm really surprised that puppy is still available honestly.
good luck....Frank
