We are the Schmitt family and Labrador Retrievers are our passion. Their brilliance and companionship have earned our loyalty. We seek to produce healthy, well mannered companion animals and hunting partners. Combining the best of both of these worlds we truly create a priceless addition to our lives. Every puppy we produce holds a place in our hearts and a lifelong return policy. These dogs represent us and are a part of our family.
We provide attention to detail in the health of our dogs from head to toe and from the inside out. All dogs are regularly vaccinated for rabies, distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, and leptospirosis. Dogs are tested annually for heart worms and intestinal parasites, and receive monthly prevention. High quality diets full of omegas and supplemented with our own fresh venison give our dogs lustrous coats. Hips, elbows, eyes, etc have all been thoroughly examined by veterinarians. We do not breed silver labs! The dilute gene is detrimental to the health of the breed. It is not an acceptable color for the breed per AKC standards, and to be CHIP certified dogs must actually test negative for the gene. Silver labs cannot be shown or compete, they are bred for looks alone. Though our dogs are beautiful, they are not bred for ornamental purposes. Silver IS NOT chocolate. Our favorites colors are black, yellow, and chocolate (and the original fox reds!) and much like our country's flag THESE COLORS DON'T RUN! 🇺🇸
Full 5 generation AKC pedigrees available for viewing. Our dogs come from lines of both AKC titled field trial champions and non titled retrieving masters. Titled dogs including FC AFC Landrover's Right on Target, Head Hurricane Hazard SH, Demon in the Holler JH, Roux, etc. All of our pups are born natural retrievers, but of course some have a stronger drive than others. We stress obedience, steadiness, and temperament. All of our dogs are expected to be both family friendly and do their jobs. Whether you're looking for a wetlands retriever, deer tracker, trick master, agility champion, dock diver, companion for travel and adventure, or simply a kind family dog to love you unconditionally, these dogs deliver.
Serious inquiries only. Deposits required to reserve.
updated 12/2022
Kylie, I wanted to thank you and your family for the opportunity to adopt our beautiful lab Rocco. He is so loved by our family. He is so happy, energetic, healthy and a blessing to have in our family. When I take to him to the local dog park which has a large pond, he is one of the few dogs that retrieves all the way out. He is so competitive, he does not accept second place to any other dog.
Your support and help with his surgery and medical advice after the adoption is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Terry
When I made contact with Kylie and checking out the web site, I was impressed with the quality of their breeding standards. She asked me screening questions to qualify my home for one of her pups to live. Once approved she fully explained the adoption process. Kylie kept me posted regularly right from the mother’s labor through out birth and their full weening period. We were updated with pictures and film shots of our Rocco. Many thanks also to the family members who took turns with Roccos adoption preparation. We now have a beautiful male chocolate lab companion for his lifetime. Welcome home Rocco!
In the summer of 2020 our family purchased two chocolate lab puppies, Reba and Buster, from Kyle and Rick. From start to finish, the process was smooth and Kylie was always quick to answer any questions we had. The whole family was so welcoming, allowing us to come visit the puppies on an almost weekly basis until it came time to bring them home. Kylie even helped me to surprise my husband with Buster as he was under the impression the whole time that, much to his dismay, we were only taking one puppy home. Needless to say, my husband was in total shock and still talks about what a great Father’s Day gift it was to get to bring two puppies into our family. Once we got the puppies home, they were practically already house broken since Kylie worked with them from early on and they have been such a great addition to our home. We have four other dogs and three young children and as we approach the puppies’ first birthdays I can honestly say we have had no issues (other than a few chewed up Barbie dolls). Kylie continues to check in on the dogs and always reminds us to call if we need anything. We would not hesitate to get another dog from Kylie and Rick in the future and are so thankful for the wonderful two we have.
Salty Duck Retrievers are the most handsome and beautiful dogs you'll find . The colors and soft fur on these pups sets them apart. Very intelligent, loving and the best hunting partners you could ask for.
For years, we considered adding a Labrador to our family. Being that we have only owned small dogs in the past, we had many questions regarding owning a Labrador. Salty Duck breeders are extremely knowledgeable and supportive. We could not have asked for more from beginning to end. Kylie and Rick allowed us to visit many times and get to know the pups as we began the selection process. This was such a privilege and a memorable experience. They truly love their dogs and their families. Our Sydney is beautiful and intelligent. She is athletic, obedient, loyal and loving. We feel so fortunate for the time they took with us and the care they provided for our pup. We highly recommend Salty Duck Retrievers.
We were blessed to add another member to our family from Salty Duck Retrievers. Our yellow lab, Sugar, is so sweet and the experience of getting her was amazing! We were able to visit with Sugar soon after she was born and had regular visits up until she was ready to come home. Kylie and Rick's dogs are a part of their family and they are loved and well taken care of. They are passionate about their pups and it shows! Sugar is healthy and strong with no health issues. She is smart, listens well and retrieves like crazy! We love the Schmitt's and the entire process and would get another lab from them without a doubt. Thank you!!!!
We couldn’t be happier with our yellow lab Ollie. He brings us so much joy and happiness into our lives. We got Ollie at 8 weeks and was potty trained by 10 weeks. One of the smartest dogs I’ve ever encountered. He is extremely loyal, protective and lovable. Ollie has an amazing temperament, he’s very patient and loving with children and other dogs. He is very high energy and will run and swim all day, yet is calm in our home. We love Ollie and look forward to getting him a companion in the future.
Alexander and Eileen
We can't say enough about our experience with Kylie and Rick with SaltyDuckRetrievers. We are so happy with our beautiful and healthy female black lab Naia. The communication and process was so easy and they were always welcoming for a visit to play and bond with the puppies. They were very up front, knowledgeable and caring for the puppies and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality breeder.
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