I'm Erin E., the breeder behind Lost Spring Retrievers located in Ellensburg, WA. Our Mission is to breed purpose bred Labrador Retrievers that exemplify form, function and ability. As a small kennel located in Washington State, we have the time to devote to all of our puppies to ensure they receive the best care and love from birth. We have an exceptional group of Labradors with great pedegrees, conformation and brains. We strive to produce the competitive show lab as well as quality family members. We look forward to connecting you with your next champion!
Q. & A. with Erin
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue collar
Went home
Male
Grey collar
Went home
Male
Red collar
Went home
Female
Pink collar
Went home
Female
Blue collar
Went home
Male
Light pink collar
Went home
Female
Green collar
Went home
Male
Mint collar
Went home
Female
Orange collar
Went home
Female
Black Collar
Went home
Male
White collar
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC limited registration, vet exam, first vaccines, AKC reunite microchip, health guarantee, and puppy go home bag. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color. Price is for AKC limited registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin directly.
Lost Spring Retrievers 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
Litter and program updates
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Erin E.
Litter update on 21 Aug. •
Blue Collar yellow boy is ready to go now! First puppy shots and vet exam, comes with health guarantee, microchipped, dewormed, and started in potty training. This sweet boy is very loving, cuddly and playful. He will be a joy for any family!
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Ice and Fancy's litter
Parent dogs
Elle, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Elle
Elle is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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
Lost Spring Retrievers 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Erin to bring home their puppies.
Janet B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Hi Erin, Bella is soooo sweet and loves to play in the back yard and in the house. Her first vet visit went well. She is so smart and full of piss and vinegar. I don’t have my phone when she does antics so I’ll try to take pictures.