I'm Lewis R., the breeder behind Ozatonka British Labs located in Easton, MN. We strive to offer healthy, happy pups, with top-of-the-line customer service. Our dogs are our family and we adore them! Ozatonka British Labs is a family-run kennel located in southern Minnesota. We are a small kennel that produces big-time dogs! These dogs are a part of our family, they live with us in the house, not in a crate all day. These dogs have a drive to please in the field and at home.
Q. & A. with Lewis
Why did you start breeding?
A life long of hunting behind labs has fueled a passion for breeding some of the best pedigrees in the country.
What makes your program special?
The attention we provide to the puppies is top-notch, and our communication with the new owners makes the transition as seamless as possible.
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.
Getting a puppy from Lewis
Lewis 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 $250 refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a 26-month health guarantee. AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socializing. Your deposit holds your spot in the picking order.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lewis 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 Lewis 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 Lewis directly.
Ozatonka British 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
Jovi, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jovi
Jovi is a sweetheart of a family dog, that has a huge prey drive in the field. She excels in upland hunting with great natural ability!
Cady, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Cady
Cady has been the cornerstone of our kennel. She is a total sweetheart at home. In the field she has a nose and motor that won’t quite. She has produced some beautiful, smart puppies.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ozatonka British 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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).