Lucky Ranch Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Gaylen G., the breeder behind Lucky Ranch Labradors located in Castle Rock, CO. Our dogs are intelligent, loving, and athletic, and they produce puppies who will thrive in an any lifestyle. We're passionate about these dogs and are careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies.
Q. & A. with Gaylen
Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding in 1993.What makes your program special?
Our passion is to breed exceptional healthy active labrador retriever puppies. Our breeding program has produced amazing temperaments that have allowed many service dogs, emotional support, avalanche search and rescue, hunt dogs and the best companion the family could ever ask for.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Gaylen
Gaylen 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
"The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, first rounds of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization and a puppy packet!! We do our best to make that perfect pairing of people and puppy. If we are not able to produce a puppy for you, I will refund your deposit. I want our pups to go to happy satisfied homes."
Contract & health guarantee
Gaylen 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 Gaylen 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 Gaylen directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gaylen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Castle Rock, CO
5062 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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More about Gaylen
Club memberships
Gaylen is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of Greater Denver.
Gaylen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Gaylen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gaylen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lucky Ranch Labradors 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
Gertie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Gertie
Gertie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Good health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +7 more.
Phyllis, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Phyllis
Phyllis is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +8 more.
Georgia, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Georgia
Georgia is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Rita, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rita
Rita is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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
Great level
Lucky Ranch Labradors 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.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever ATP7A, 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).
