Labrador Retriever Puppies for Sale Near San Luis Obispo, CA

The puppies generally range from $2,600 to $3,200. I won’t know the specific price until they are born and know how many of each sex I have, but not to worry, I don't cash deposits until the pups are born, and you for sure want one!

The order in which I receive your deposit is the order in which you are offered a puppy. Your deposit holds either a male or a female. If you would like a special pick (first through fourth), an added training package, or breeding rights, these can be purchased. See the Puppy Waitlist Form for more details.

Your puppy comes with his first shot, 4 dewormings, a microchip, a vaccination schedule for when you get home, starter puppy food (large breed), Nuvet Antioxidant supplements, a leash, training treat, a poop bag holder, and shavings to help with potty training. And of course, AKC registration papers and a bill of sale with a health and hip guarantee! (Try to find another Labrador Retriever Breeder that does that!)

Yes. Visits are welcomed by appointment, so you can experience our environment and meet the dogs in perso

We certainly can help with that! While our ranch is based in San Luis Obispo, California, our dogs have found loving homes all over the country. We offer safe out-of-state airline shipping, as well as local delivery options, to ensure your new companion reaches you comfortably. Local delivery is currently $2.50 a mile (from my door to yours), or airline travel will add an extra $1200.

Absolutely! I believe in making forever friends, which means lifetime support for you. I have written 2 books to help you get started, "Puppies: An Ounce of Prevention" and "Dogs: A Pound of Cure". Furthermore, when you purchase a German Shepherd puppy or Labrador Retriever Puppy from Varian Kennels, you will get 10% off any personal training sessions you need to help you navigate every stage of your dog's life. See our details on the Training Page. I also offer a "Great Start" training add-on package, see below!

The GREAT START Training Package:

If you would like your pup already started in training and fully vaccinated (except for rabies), then this is for you! We keep the pup until 12 weeks of age, so he/she would have had 2 vaccinations and 5 wormers, a shampoo bath, flea treatment, and nails trimmed just before pickup. We continue to socialize the puppy to dogs, cats, and strangers, car rides, housebreak (crate train), and teach him/her the basics: sit, stay, come, down, fetch, look, leave it, walk on a leash, no jumping, and wait at doors, as well as some simple puppy agility. You will receive an e-collar for continued off-leash work and a private training session at pickup. The cost is $5000. (Not included with the price of the puppy) If you would like weekly video updates as well as a final video showing off all of your new dog's skills, this can be added for an additional cost of $500. Space is limited in this program (only 2 pups per litter), so let me know when making your deposit! Check out previous Great Start Graduates on our YouTube channel!

Yes! The best place to see our pups is on the Varian Kennels Facebook page or the blog on our website!

"Patricia, thank you very much for the time you gave me! You have an incredible setup, and both dot and Walter are gorgeous labs.

I'm really excited to come back again in a few weeks to get the chance to bond better with them!

What an amazing experience. I'm really excited about this adventure!"

"Well, we have to report that little Tango seems right at home here with us in Shell Beach. She is on the fast track to potty training, telling us exactly when she needs to go. She is having a ball with all of her toys. She drags every toy to her bed, plops down, and plays around until her eyes can't stay open anymore. Very little whimpering. Mostly tail wagging, chasing us around, playing lap cat/dog, and just being a joy to us, filling our house with sweet puppy life. So, we are off to a great start. Tango seems to have made our house her house, and our whole family, including Tango, seems to be the perfect match. We could not be more happy".

"Yeti has already become a beautiful, well-behaved, irreplaceable part of our family. He and Willow, our female ridgeback adult, get along famously. Thank you again. More pics to follow."

"We named our puppy Kona (black female Lab). She is about 4 months now. We are teaching her to sit, come, and stay. She knows all of them now. She gets along with our other dog, "max," perfectly. Thank you for the very nice pet!"

"(from New York) Patricia, we are at the airport, she arrived. She is fabulous. We are in love! Thank you for all your kind support."