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  Welcome to Propes Labrador Retrievers !

   

   

For the love of Labs! 

If you are looking for a companion dog or a working retriever we strive to create the dog of a lifetime! 
6 month old Nelli doing some fetching. 

A little about us!
We are a small kennel located in SW Nebraska, committed to improving the Labrador breed. All of our labs spend time in the field, as well as, in our home.  My husband and I pride ourselves in practicing the quality not quantity method of sharing the breed we love with others.Thanks for stopping by!

Historic Labradors

   The legendary Nell-this is one of the earliest photos taken of a Labrador taken in 1867.Nell- A St.John's dog was a foundation dog for our modern Labradors.Notice the white muzzle and feet,modern breed standard calls for no white in the coat color.As a Labrador ages white or greying occurs on the muzzle and feet.This trait could be a left-over from the St.John's Dog.

    Ben of Hyde-Was the First ever recorded Yellow Labrador Retriever in 1899.In the early years of breed development the fox red or dark  yellow was the original shade of the yellow Labrador. These early yellows were dark golden or butterscotch tinged with red.The darker yellows were the norm until after WWII when trends started leaning towards the lighter shades of yellow.

Pick me!!   For the puppy page!






     

In memory of Kristina's Grandmother  Kay Christopher