Labrador Retriever Breeder in San Luis Obispo, CA

Why I love Labs:

I am a recovering “type A” personality. You know, always focused, driven. I work too hard and worry too much. For those of you like me, Labrador Retrievers are the perfect antidote. Labs remind us to laugh, play, and be silly. Life is one joyous game for Labrador Retrievers. It never fails; when I am down, my Lab’s come along and bring light to my spirit.  What an epitaph, “Wherever she went, Joy followed.”

WHAT MAKES VARIAN KENNEL’S LABRADOR RETRIEVER BREEDING DOGS THE BEST:

Over the years, I’ve learned that raising truly exceptional Labrador Retrievers starts with choosing parents who embody everything we love about the breed— joy, intelligence, beauty and that unmistakable Lab devotion. At Varian Kennels, every pairing is chosen with care, drawing on more than three decades of experience, as well as the latest in xray and genetic testing. As a professional trainer, our dogs are socialized and trained impeccably and get plenty of love and exercise on our over 200 acre ranch, here in San Luis Obispo Co. As a  Labrador Retriever breeder, I’m always looking ahead to the next generation and how we can continue strengthening our lines, which is why are  Labrador Retriever puppies for sale in San Luis Obispo, CA, make such awesome companions! We’d love to help you find the puppy who fits your family and your lifestyle. Reach out anytime to learn more about upcoming litters and training opportunities.

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Walter

  • Gorgeous dog, blocky head, great confirmation, 85 lbs
  • 14 titles in his 4 generation pedigree, show, and field.
  • Son of champion show dog, who was also titled in AKC and nahra hunting trials.
  • Fun, happy, jolly disposition
  • OFA excellent hips!
  • Throws beautiful pups! $1000 stud fee (frozen only)
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Bates

  • Bates is an outside male used to fresh blood to our program
  • Bates is a gorgeous, chunky monkey boy, about 90+ lbs
  • He is extremely calm, laid back, and cuddly.
  • He is easy to train, and...did I mention Mellow?
  • Bates is clear on all his genetic testing, and has OFA Good hips, Normal elbows, and Heart
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VK Varian's Mazy

  • Daughter of Luna and Bruin (both are on this page)
  • She has OFA Good hips, normal elbows and heart
  • Double clear on all DNA tests
  • Playful, athletic, extremely smart, and SOOO loyal!
  • Mazy is 85 lbs and almost pure white
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Varian's Partner in Hijinks Lucy

  • Daughter of Maggie and Bruin
  • Double clear on ALL DNA tests
  • OFA Good Hips, Normal Elbows and Heart
  • She is just like her mom Maggie, and her Sister Ethel: loving and kind; always wagging her tail; her happy place is by your side!
  • Lucy is 75lbs, mostly white and cream....although some of the photos show gold
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RETIRED DOGS

Bruins

  • VKVarian's Polar Express (Bruin)
  • *Gorgeous, Blocky, English boy, 90+lbs
  • *Sweet, Happy and Easy Going Temperament
  • *Double clear on ALL DNA Health Tests!
  • *OFA Normal Heart and Elbows, OFA Good Hips
  • *Pedigree PACKED with Champion and GRAND Champion Show dogs
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Varian’s Luna de Miel (Mother of Mazy)

  • Smaller, about 65+ lbs
  • She has OFA good hips, normal elbows and heart
  • EIC, CNM, PRA-prcd, and HNPK DNA clearances (see below)
  • Luna has a fantastic disposition. She is an absolute sweetheart. I think her favorite thing is getting pets and attention. She will sit by your side and stare up at you as long as you can take it!
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Winnie's Bowl of Honey (Mother of Bruin*)

  • Beautiful girl, many champions show titles in 4 generation pedigree.
  • Prelim exrays show excellent hips, normal elbows, and heart. (both parents also ofa good, elbows normal)
  • Clear of EIC and PRA and CNM
  • Wonderful disposition, kind, happy, sweet, and easy-going.
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ELKENS MAGNIFICENT MAGGIE MAE (Mother of Lucy)

  • Maggie is extremely well-bred, for show. With 2 "Grand-champions" and 10 "Champions" as well as many other titles in her 4 generation pedigree!
  • She is double clear on all genetic tests, EIC, PRA and CNM and HNPK, OFA normal heart, and genetic hip markers in the 90th%
  • OFA good hips and normal elbows, smaller girl, about 55lbs
  • She carries the rich foxy color and will throw puppies from white to red, depending on the male chosen.
  • She is probably the sweetest, most gentle lab I've ever met! She could walk around with an egg in her mouth all day and never break it!
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