Best Pure Bred Labrador Breeder 2026 – UK Raising the Standard for Ethical Labrador Breeding In the world of pedigree dog breeding, reputation is built not only on the quality of the dogs produced but on the integrity of the practices behind them. For Nook on Lyne Labradors, that reputation has now been recognised for the third consecutive ye...

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the best Christmas present ever this year - Zorra - a red fox Lab from Vicky and Mike. Zorra is now just over 4 months old and the joy she is bringing to our lives is wonderful. I have no doubt that it is Vicky's attention to detail - diet, health screening, puppy development, and so much more - that underpin our wonderful puppy....

 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My journey with Vicky and Mike started over a year ago. When I lost my beloved black Labrador, Paddy, I thought I would never have another dog, let alone another Labrador, but I felt I had so much love to give. When I was ready to have another boy, I researched and read every review I could find, because this time I wanted to make...

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ About 18 months ago, we spoke to Vicky and Mike About putting our name down for one of their puppies. We did a lot of research before choosing Nook on Lyne. From the first phone call I had with Vicky I had real confidence in the way that she develops puppies from birth. We had a video call with her, filled in the forms and she came...

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Having done extensive research online and educating ourselves with ethical breeders, Nook on Lyne stood out to us. The more we got to know Vicky and Mike through the process it was very clear they are compassionate and caring for all their dogs inc the litter of puppies. It was important to us to choose a breeder that un...

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After our first visit to Nook on Lyne, it was clear how committed Vicky and Mike are to their dogs. The care taken with sensory training and early development create a great foundation to build on when you take your puppy home. The whole experience was great. Vicky keeps you well updated throughout and at key Milestones during pregnancy...

Best Pure Bred Labrador Breeder 2026UK - Luxlife for the third consecutive year. Best Pure Bred Labrador Breeder 2026UK - International Elite 100 for the second consecutive year. Global Recognition Award 2024 For Commitment to the Responsible and Ethical Breeding Practices in the Breeding of Labrador Retrievers and Exceptio...

 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Jim & Frankie (11 month and 1 month review) Two five star reviews incoming! I suppose that technically makes this a ten star review! I was looking for an ethical breeder when I found Vicky and Mike in 2023. It was so important to me that the dogs had incredible lives outside of being mums. I had no idea about all of the ot...

Best Pure-Bred Labrador Breeder 2025 – UK For Vicky and Mike Rutherford, dogs have always been an important part of their lives – both before they got together and in the years since. Of all the dogs they have owned, by far the most wonderful and rewarding have been the Labrador Retrievers. Thus, it had been Vicky's dream for years to bre...

 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We reached out to Nook on Lyne Labradors last summer after deciding to get a Labrador pup. We had some issues with dogs in the past and having a young son meant we needed to find the right breed and breeder. Vicky couldn't have been more perfect. She listened to my concerns and took everything on board. Even the smallest deta...

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We will forever be grateful that we found Nook on Lyne Labradors. Due to past experiences it was really important to us that we find a breeder who did extensive health testing and truly cared about their dogs and puppies. As we also have a young baby it was vitally important that this was taken into consideration when matching with our p...

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The whole experience of having a puppy From Nook on Lyne Labradors has been an absolute joy.We felt fully involved from the very beginning and Vicky and Mike are truly dedicated to the care and wellbeing of both parents and puppies.Thank you both for our lovely girl, Ginny

 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From applying for a puppy, right through to receiving her, Vicki was in touch every step of the way. We had weekly calls, regular pup dates, photos and conversations. I would highly recommend Vicki and Nook on Lyne Labradors to anyone  

 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vicky and Mike were the perfect breeders for us! It was really important to us to find a breeder who respected the process and put the dogs first. We have 2 young children, so it was really important that both mum and dad had come from a safe and nurturing home. Vicky was amazing, from our first video chat it was very clear that s...

Our own stunning Fox Red Stud Dog Diesel at Nook on Lyne Labradors. Diesel has a zest for life and is such a happy boy, full of joy and he just loves life. He has the looks, the health and the temperament that make him a very special boy.   Clear Hips, Elbows & Eyes DNA EIC: Clear - 2022CNM: Clear - 2022HNPK: Clear...

Remi is a stunning Fox Red Stud Dog with a kind and gentle nature. He is not our own dog so it was extremely important to us to get to know him personally and temperament test him for suitability with our girls. Needless to say his fantastic temperament matched his fantastic health testing.  Clear Hips, Elbows & Eyes DNA EIC...

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Global Recognition Award Wow! Wow!! WOW!!! That is absolutely incredible!!!! We are beyond thrilled for you and so proud and delighted to own a Nook-On-Lyne puppy. What you do for your dogs, their puppies and new owners is beyond exceptional and you thoroughly deserve this amazing recognition…. When I think about it, only this wee...

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Nook on Lyne Labradors founded by dedicated and ethical breeders, Vicky & Mike Rutherford, has been recognized with a 2024 Global Recognition Award for its outstanding commitment to responsible breeding practices, in the breeding of Labrador Retrievers. Established in 2021 and based in North Cumbria, UK, this fully licensed, 5...

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  When we searched for a breeder for our new puppy the reviews Nook on Lyne receive stood them apart.We then visited Vicky and Mike and saw the lovely facilities for the dogs and heard about their attention to detail when caring for the puppies in those crucial first weeks. In particular we were delighted that Vicky would consider our ol...

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Across 10 beautiful acres of North Cumbria, quality labrador litters are getting ready to find their forever homes. Nook on Lyne Labradors stands among the UK's favoured breeders, producing happy, healthy, well-socialised pups set to go home with loving owners. Thanks to the expertise of its qualified and dedicated team, LUXl...