I'm Krys R., the breeder behind Freedom Ranch Labs located in Davidsonville, MD. Freedom Ranch Labradors produces top-tier, fully health-tested Labradors. Our breeding dogs are titled, fully trained, and selected for exceptional temperament, structure, and intelligence, ideal for families, service work, or sport. Quality, care, and excellence define our program. Service Dogs!
Q. & A. with Krys
Why did you start breeding?
Krys Rackley, founder of Freedom Ranch Labradors, turned a lifelong passion for dogs into a mission to improve and preserve the Labrador breed. Labs have always been her favorite, and her goal as a breeder is to produce healthy, intelligent, and well-structured Labradors that represent the best of the breed.
What makes your program special?
Our program is special because we breed only fully health-tested, titled, and trained Labradors, ensuring top quality in every dog. We focus on exceptional temperament, sound structure, and intelligence, combining expert training with careful breeding to produce versatile Labradors ideal for families, service work, and sport. Excellence and care guide everything we do.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Freedom Ranch Labradors - Blue Collar
Went home
Male
Freedom Ranch labs- Red Collar
Went home
Male
Purple Collar Male
Went home
Male
Green Collar Male
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Freedom Ranch Labradors - Pink Collar
Went home
Female
Freedom Ranch Labradors - Yellow Collar
Went home
Female
Freedom Ranch Labs - Black Collar Male
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Krys
Krys has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $4,000 - $9,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our price reflects quality breeding with AKC registration, health guarantee, initial vaccines, deworming, plus puppy training and socialization to give you a well-started, healthy Labrador. A non-refundable deposit secures your puppy and can be applied to a future litter if needed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Krys may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Krys offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Krys directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
AKC registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Basic obedience & manners
Toys
Food & treats
Puppy starter kit
Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Krys.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Davidsonville, MD
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Meet in New York, NY
More about Krys
Club memberships
Krys is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of The Potomac, Hunting Retriever Club, The Labrador Retriever Club, and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder , AKC Canine Ambassador, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), Puppy Culture Breeder, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Krys has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Krys was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Freedom Ranch Labs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Izzy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Izzy
Meet Izzy – Freedom Ranch Labs
Izzy is the definition of calm, cool, and collected. This incredible girl has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), CGC Advanced, and CGC Urban titles, proving her rock-solid obedience, reliability, and steady temperament in any environment.
What truly sets Izzy apart is her chill and easygoing nature. She’s the kind of dog that brings balance to any pack—content to go with the flow, whether it’s relaxing at home, tagging along on errands, or strolling through busy public spaces.
As with all of our Freedom Ranch Labs, Izzy has completed full health clearances, including:
OFA Hips
OFA Elbows
ACVO Eye Exam
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
D Locus (Dilute)
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
Advanced Cardiac Evaluation
prcd-PRA DNA Test
Smart, steady, and sweet, Izzy is the perfect example of the versatility, health, and temperament that Freedom Ranch Labs is proud to produce.
Stevie Nicks, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks is our believed family dog! She has done AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban and is currently in training for AKC Rally to begin competing in 2026! She is an import from Europe and we absolutely love her lines and were so thrilled to be able to add her lines to our kennel. Stevie has never met a stranger. She has excellent drive, off switch in the house, AMAZINGGGGGG with children and has produced us incredible working & service dogs! We are so excited for this litter to see what Stevie and Gordo produce!
Loki, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Loki
Loki is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Krys decided to make him part of their program. Krys has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Decker, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Decker
Decker is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Krys decided to make him part of their program. Krys has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Freedom Ranch Labs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).