Labrador Retriever litter
Expected Sept. 2026
I'm Katie M., the breeder behind Swan Shore Labrador located in Port Angeles, WA. Our pups are intentionally bred to support that true to standard confirmation look with natural sporting/hunting/ retrieving instinct true to the breed. We live on 18 acres where our females are first and foremost family dogs. We outsource for studs in order to get the best temperament, confirmation, and health.
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Katie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Katie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“I pick puppy best suited to lifestyle of family depending on deposit order. I do try to match desired gender and color if possible. ”

“Multiple worming's, first shots, limited AKC reg, bag of purina pro plan food, toy, exam with license vet. deposit is to hold puppy of chosen color or sex until weaning.”
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Meet in Port Angeles, WA
5078 miles away
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Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
5092 miles away
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Meet in Seattle, WA
5083 miles away
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Katie has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
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Katie M.
Sometimes perfection comes without littermates lol


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.
Being an only child has it perks ! First car ride at 3 weeks old to pick up his playmates. Excuse my dirty car lol


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.
Here is a pictue of Lucy. She is now 9 years old. Lucy is Lolas mom and only had one litter because she didnt naturally enjoy mother hood. She did raise all 11 of her puppies but we never bred her again because we could tell being a momma to anything other than our human babies was not her passion. However tonight she was very sweet with our singleton and she will be a great addition to help raise and socialize him.


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.
Our singleton has mastered the art of lazy old dog. Stay! Lol


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.
Wren and Birdie playing with the bubbles while i work on my front door landscaping

Katie M.
Wrens singleton puppy is doing great! He may not have siblings but he is very loved!!!


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.
Suprise visitor to my work today for a visit ! ROXY our only chocolate out of our lola and JH litter

Katie M.
Its been a crazy 48 hours. Wren was pregnant with a singleton puppy. Last night we drove to Everett and she had a c section. He was too big to expect her to deliver naturally, do for everones safety this was the best decision. Everything went well and we have a beautiful BIG black BOY ! He is very strong and adjusting well. We got momma and son home at 1:00 am last night and settled. He is eating and doing well.


Saber and Wren's litter

Katie M.
So we bred Wren aprx 58 days ago. (A normal gestation is about 63 days. ) I have never been sooooo excited about a litter! So much time and energy went into making this happen. Anyways we did 5 maybe 6 idk its a blur OTC pregnancy tests. ALL were negative! Then we did an ultrasound and couldnt find a THING. So here is a picture of her today ! She has every sighn in the book and i SWEAR i can feel puppies moving. Tomorrow is the day to confirm or deny ! Wish us luck!


Saber and Wren's litter
Labrador Retriever
About Wren
Meet Wren — a beautiful Labrador we brought home as a puppy from Bluff View Labradors to begin building a new line with Beyond Exceptional Labs. Our goal was to combine proven genetics in both hunt and conformation with the qualities that truly matter for a lifetime companion: health, longevity, temperament, and the ability to be an exceptional family dog. While titles and accomplishments are important, we believe the foundation of a great Labrador is being a well-rounded partner. Wren spends her days roaming freely on our 18 acres alongside her daughter and our other female Labrador, while being raised with our two young daughters. She joins us horseback riding frequently, and of course, she is a naturally talented retriever. Wren has the calm, gentle personality we strive for — mellow without being lazy, with an almost service-dog-like temperament. She is incredibly devoted to our girls and has the kind of stable, loving nature that makes her a true family companion. Her pedigree represents generations of exceptional Labradors proven in both the show ring and hunt tests. Her sire, Bravo One from Hidden Springs Labradors, was featured on the cover of Labradors Monthly and comes from an extraordinary pedigree including: • 5 Grand Champions • 14 Champions • 16 Master Hunters • 3 Senior Hunters • 3 Junior Hunters • 10 AKC Champion/Master Hunter titled dogs — a rare achievement with only 83 recorded to date These accomplishments are found within only four generations of her pedigree. Although Wren is first and foremost our beloved family dog, she carries the genetics, structure, and temperament of truly exceptional breeding. As life allows, we look forward to pursuing hunt tests and conformation titles with her future daughters and continuing this special line.
Labrador Retriever
About Lola
Lola is our 6th generation bred female. Her great great great grandma was my 1st lab who made me fall in loveee with the breed ! Lola has been a paper copy of the females in our family before her. She loveeeeessss kids, horse trail ridding with me in weekend, and enjoying our acre pond, and roaming our 18 acre home . She is high energy and loves to play ball and explore all day. The only thing she loves more than my children is having puppies and has been a step in nanny when needed to pur female during whelping. Her previous puppies have gone on to be amazing hunting and family homes.
Excellent level
Swan Shore Labrador 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, 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).