Our Labrador Retrievers

At Double LL we believe in raising Labs that are multi purpose dogs. We admire Labrador Retrievers for their versatility and devotion. They are an intelligent breed and easily trained. Our dogs are great companions as well as very capable working dogs.

We have owned Labs since we moved to the farm in 1978. As children we were both raised with Labs as well. This wonderful breed of dogs has been a big part of our lives. Our dogs are a part of our family and we love to give them all the attention they require.

Our dogs all get daily runs where they play, socialize, learn to use their noses, and retrieve. In the summer they love to go for swims in the dugout and in "their" swimming pool.

Our dogs are raised in a clean and healthy environment with lots of human contact.

Our Labs are CKC registered. LL Farm (reg'd) is a member, in good standing, of the
Canadian Kennel Club

Please email us for further information.

"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."
- Sydney Jeanne Seward

When I am Old...(when?)

Author Unknown

I shall wear turquoise and soft gray sweatshirts... and a bandana over my long, silver hair.....and I shall spend my social security checks on sweet wine and my dogs.......and sit in my house on my well-worn chair and listen to my dog's breathing.

I will sneak out in the middle of a warm summer night and take my Nero
for a run, if my old bones will allow... and when people come to call, I will smile
and nod as I walk out and show them my dogs...and talk of them and about them... The ones so beloved of the past and the ones so beloved of today....

I still will work hard cleaning their runs and mopping and feeding them and
whispering their names in a soft, loving way... I will wear the gleaming sweat
on my throat, like a jewel, and I will be an embarrassment to all...
and my children ...who have not yet found the peace in being free
to have dogs as your best friends...

These friends who always wait, at any hour, for your footfall...and eagerly
jump to their feet out of a sound sleep, to greet you .......as if you are a God.
With warm eyes full of adoring love and hope that you will stay and hug
their big, strong necks...and kiss their dear sweet heads...and whisper
to them of your love and the beautiful pleasure of their very special company....

I look in the mirror...and see I am getting old.... this is the kind of woman I am...and have always been. Loving dogs is easy, they are part of me,
accept me for who I am, my dogs appreciate my presence in their lives...
when I am old this will be important to me...you will understand when
you are old....& if you have dogs to love too.

The Labrador Retriever - an alternative breed standard.

General Appearance
Not too fussy about appearance. Perfectly happy covered in mud. Not too fussed about bringing home an aroma from something rolled in either. Quite prepared to stand and allow owner to wash dirt off and understands the importance of getting dry by getting rid of excess water with a good shake... usually when standing beside owner.

Characteristics
Agile, adaptable and devoted to the cause. Has never lost its ability to hunt for food and shows all these characteristics to demonstrate the fact.

Temperament
Very intelligent and kind. Not aggressive or shy. Uses these qualities when conning food off people or when done something wrong and due a bollocking.

Skull
Houses a computer-like brain. Solves problems in split seconds, can switch from one application to another in nano seconds and has plenty excess capacity for personal projects.

Eyes
Can see a crumb under a chair at the opposite end of an unit room.

Ears
More effective than Fylingdales. When used in conjunction with eyes, nothing is missed. Ears can detect a sweet being unwrapped in a pocket 3 rooms away, with every door closed. Can be switched on and off at will.

Nose
Unbelievably effective. No limit to the distance food can be detected. Can also detect foul smelling objects and substances in which to roll, up to 3 fields away. Can cause acute embarrassment when shoved into the crotch of visitors.

Mouth
Pre-programmed to pick things up in its mouth and walk away with them, it will need reprogramming to get it to carry them to the handler. New models (called puppies) come fitted with a temporary set of needles. No chair or table leg is safe, particularly with ones left on their own .- both furniture and puppies.

Neck
Strong and powerful enough to drag anything attached to a collar and lead.

Forequarters
The part seen just before it launches itself to show how pleased it is to see you.

Body
Very solid construction. Can easily dislodge large objects which have foolishly been left in its path. Also very efficient at bringing down standing human objects, especially when clattering into the back of the legs.

Hindquarters
The part most often seen by the owner who can't be bothered to train the dog.

Tail
Unfortunately fitted to the Labrador at coffee table height and with one wag can clear every cup (especially when full) and anything else not nailed to the table.

Movement
Usually in a straight line, with a purpose, so it tends to be thinking more about that than where it's going. Advisable to nail valuables down.

Coat
Has a waterproof undercoat which it needs because it does not walk around water, whether it be puddle or stream. No too fussy about the consistency or aroma either.

Colour
Black, chocolate and yellow - depending on your choice, you may have to re-organise your decor.

Size
Big enough to crash into anything.

Faults
None whatsoever.