PUPPIES
At Nook On Lyne Labradors

Ethos
At Nook on Lyne Labradors the ethos of any of our breeding involves dedicating an incredible amount of time & expense with the aim of breeding ethically & responsibly to pass on the desirable qualities & traits of looks, temperament, confirmation and health to all of our puppies.

Our focus is on quality over quantity as opposed to large scale commercial breeding. With a small scale family centred approach we have just two litters per year from superb extensively Health tested parents allowing us to devote our full attention and resources to each litter. This approach reflects our personal commitment to maintaining the highest possible standards in breeding and ensuring the welfare of our dogs who are a huge part of our family. It also underscores our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work

Extensive DNA Genetic Testing 
By utilising advanced DNA Genetic Testing from Embark in the United States all of our dogs have been tested clear of 248 Genetic conditions including 25 of the most common conditions that affect the Labrador Retriever. This Testing is passed on to the puppies who are born hereditary clear of the tested conditions.

First 16 Weeks
The first 16 weeks of a puppy's life are crucial for learning & development and that's why it is called the "critical socialisation window". It is during this time that a puppy must go through the learning process in order to learn key life skills to ensure that they are happy and confident in their environment and can communicate effectively within their social group. It is critical that this is done from birth up to 16 weeks of age otherwise important learning and development phases will have passed. At Nook on Lyne Labradors we continue to distinguish ourselves through our stringent Socialisation Protocols that are in place from birth up until the puppies leave us giving the puppies the very best start in life.

Early Neurological Stimulation
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) starts at day 3 for 14 days. ENS involves applying gentle stressors to a puppy for very short period of time, this process  improves a puppy/dog's stress responses later in life. 

Early Scent Introduction
Puppies & Dogs explore the world through their olfactory system. Early Scent Introduction(ESI) also starts at day 3 for 14 days. Using ESI in a controlled manner can improve scenting ability in later life, increase confidence and reduces behavioural issues associated with scent.

Audio and Visual Stimuli
Audio and visual socialisation continues once the puppies eyes and ears are open at about 2 1/2 weeks old. Our puppies are exposed to as many different visual and physical stimuli as possible together with 90 plus audio stimuli. These stimuli include different textures, surfaces, levels, recall, crate training, movement training, other dogs, other people including the postman and delivery drivers, hi-viz, uniforms, glasses, hats, walking sticks, fireworks, gunshots, sirens, children playing, loud bangs as well as the usual household noises. We also offer tailored stimuli where this would be beneficial for new owners. 

Outdoor Play Area
We have designed a dedicated outdoor area for our puppies to play outside when the weather is kind to us. They have a variety of different toys, textures and surfaces to allow the puppies to learn both human and canine socialisation and stimulation skills, play and learning about boundaries of behaviour. 

Recall to Whistle
Ensuring a puppy has good recall  is one of the most important obedience exercises you can teach them and can keep them safe in potentially dangerous situations. We start recall training at about 5 weeks of age and all puppies have excellent recall to the whistle before they leave for their new homes.

Puppy Profiling
We endeavour to help match puppies with their new owners by carrying out extensive Puppy Profiling for every puppy in each of our litters as what a Puppy looks like doesn't determine his or her character. We spend a huge amount of time profiling individual puppies, and by observing the puppies from the day they are born allows us to ascertain the individual reactions they show to various audio, visual and physical stimuli that the puppies are presented with over a six week period. This process allows us to gain a better understanding of each individual puppy, their temperament and traits as they develop. It allows us to determine their play & social interactions, responses and stability, smell sensitivity, sound sensitivity, touch sensitivity & sight sensitivity.

We consider the individual family dynamics of new owners and establish what it is they actually want from a puppy long term. Other important factors for consideration include any complex needs, disabilities, flights, other pets, experience and young children. We want our puppies to thrive not just survive which is why profiling and working closely with new owners is invaluable in our process. Our attention to detail, values and commitment to the puppies welfare and the owners needs ensures every puppy we raise ends up in the very best home for them in order to set everybody up to succeed. At Nook on Lyne Labradors nobody gets the last Puppy, instead, everybody gets the right Puppy.

Weighing, Worming and Vaccinations
Our puppies are born and reared in our home together with the Puppy Development Room and are handled several times a day. They are started on a worming programme at 2 weeks old and are wormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks, they are microchipped and vet checked at 6/7 weeks at which time they will also be given their first vaccinations of DHPPI (Distemper, Hepititis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) together with Leptospirosis 4. They are weighed daily for the first 2 weeks to ensure adequate daily weight gain, then weekly until they are eight weeks old. 

Nutrition
Having successfully completed a Diploma in Canine Nutrition we take nutrition very seriously by weaning our puppies onto Eden Puppy Cuisine https://www.edenpetfoods.com/shop/for-dogs/food-for-dogs?sub-category=puppy-range which according to all about dog food is the top ranking complete dry extruded food made in the UK.
Staying close to the ancestral diet by providing the optimal ratio of meat and fish to fruits, vegetables herbs, vitamins minerals, and botanicals thus creating a superior, nutritionally, balanced diet for the best start in life.

The two main constituents of bone is calcium and phosphorus. As set out by the FEDIAF guidelines it is critical to ensure that your puppy is fed an adequate supply of these two minerals both absolute and relative to each other during the growth phase to ensure healthy skeletal development for large breed puppies.

We are able to offer advice on the requirements of your puppies nutritional needs and hope to be able to offer bespoke formulation diets using software compatible to FEDIAF guidelines later in 2025. The incredible software program, Animal Diet Formulator, considers life stages from gestation/lactation to geriatric, in addition to activity levels for dogs. 

ZigZag Labrador Training Programme 
we want to ensure our puppies and new owners are fully supported when the Puppy is transitioned into their new home. we do this by funding all new owners with a 12 month subscription to an online training course with ZigZag https://zigzag.dog/

The online training course is accessed via an App and consists of 5 courses Pre Pup, Pup Starter, Pup Master, Terrible Teens and Trick-Starter. It fully supports you through the preparation, settling in and early training phases of your puppy's life including the early days, crate training, toilet training, sleep, development & socialisation, body language and so much more.

VidiVet Veterinary Expertise
We also fund all new owners with a 12 month subscription to VidiVet https://vidivet.com/
VidiVet delivers Veterinary Expertise 24/7 365 days a year without having to book a consultation. It is the first service of its kind in the UK allowing you to ask your question immediately to a vet and receive a personalised video response from the UK qualified vet team within a matter of moments all via the VidiVet App. It is literally like having a vet at your fingertips. See full details of the support you will receive here - go.vidivet.com/1c7

Package of Support
All of our puppies will leave with a full package of support including a comprehensive Puppy Pack consisting of an A4 Presentation Folder full of vital information about your puppy including:

  • A Kennel Club Registration Certificate
  • A 5-Generation Pedigree
  • 4 Weeks Free Insurance with Petplan
  • Details of Both Parents Health Testing
  • Details of Puppies DNA Health as a result of parentage
  • A Puppy Contract
  • Vet Report
  • Advice Booklet Including Information on Socialisation, Vaccinations, Diet & Exercise.
  • Individual Weight & Wormer Chart
  • Microchip Details
  • Vaccination Card
  • Details of Endorsements R Registration & X Export
  • A Lucy’s Law April 2020 Contract
  • A Puppy Profile for your puppy 
  • Individual tailored Puppy Training Programme for your new puppy based on the Puppy Profiling we do.

Also Included in Your Puppy Pack are the Following:

  • A Funded Puppy Online Training Course with Zigzag with free access to 3 Qualified Dog Trainers
  • A Funded 12 Month Subscription to VidiVet
  • A Bag of Puppy Food
  • Natural Treats
  • Development & Stimulation Kong Toy
  • Blanket
  • Extension of collection within reason due to prior commitments
  • A Lifetime of Advice & Support
  • ACME Dog Whistle 210.5 together with Whistle Strap to continue recall 
  • Canine First Aid Kit.
  • A lifelong discount code for Antinol Green Lipped Mussel Joint Supplement.
  • Dorwest Herbs Tree Barks Powder digestive support 100g
  • Adventures With My Dog Journal.  

How to get a Nook on Lyne Labrador Puppy
Deciding to bring a puppy into your home is a huge commitment and the more time, thought and research you put into buying a Labrador Puppy from a responsible, ethical licensed breeder the better the outcome of a wonderful future together.

If after doing your research you are interested in owning a Nook On Lyne Labrador puppy and would like to be considered for a place on our waiting list for one of our limited carefully planned 2025/2026 litters then please get in contact by phone or email for a Puppy Expression of Interest Form which asks for details of yourself and the lifestyle you are able to offer a puppy.

Once we have received your completed form the next step would be to arrange a WhatsApp Video Call at a mutually convenient time for a really informal chat which will give us the opportunity to meet albeit remotely.

At this stage we can discuss in more detail your requirements and preferences in respect of a potential puppy.   It will also give you the opportunity to ask me any questions that you will inevitably have and vice versa. It will also allow you to meet our dogs and see the environment in which they are raised.

Please note this method of video call is a requirement at Nook on Lyne Labradors. We believe this is the only way a potential puppy owner can make an informed decision on whether we are the right breeder of their next puppy. It also allows us to be happy that we have carried out necessary due diligence in order to place puppies in the best possible homes. We also welcome and actively encourage visits in person by appointment.

Once you have confirmed that Nook on Lyne Labradors are your breeders of choice then a timescale needs to be established for a new puppy to join your family. You will then be added onto your chosen waiting list depending on your own preferences and pre-arranged commitments. I can promise you that a responsibly and ethically bred puppy is absolutely worth waiting for.

Once you have been placed on one of our waiting lists you will receive regular updates on the progress of that particular mating. Once the puppies are born we will be in regular contact with you via WhatsApp Video Calls together with photos and videos, this will allow you to be part of the journey of watching the puppies grow and develop over the next 8 weeks.

We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, bespoke and personal service to our new puppy owners from their initial contact with us through to the puppies leaving at 8 weeks old. We give a lifetime of advice and support once a puppy is welcomed into their new home and family.

By following this process, we are able to demonstrate the level of care that Nook on Lyne Labradors have put into breeding puppies with the best chance of being happy and healthy and ensuring the best outcome for a Puppy’s future.