I'm Charles L., the breeder behind Three Bears Labradors located in Maynardville, TN. We have relocated to Maynardville, TN on a small farm to give our dogs more room to run and play. We breed quality English black, yellow, and chocolate Labradors. Our dogs come from some of the best bred dogs in the country. Raised in our home, we breed for temperament, and correct conformation.
Q. & A. with Charles
Why did you start breeding?
I love to bird hunt and started out with one lab then two. I decided to breed and fell in love with raising puppies. I love seeing the happy faces on people when they pick up their new puppy and family members.
What makes your program special?
We genetic health test, do x-ray hips, and elbows to ensure healthy lines in my breeding program.
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.
Brad Pitt
Went home
Male
Bret
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Charles
Charles 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes veterinary health check up, AKC paperwork, up to date on vaccinations and deworming. Deposit is refundable If I can not provide you with a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles directly.
Three Bears 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
Porsha, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Porsha
Porsha loves to fetch, water and loves everybody! She has OFA hips and Elbow excellent.
Rosie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Rosie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rosie
Rosie the Riveter is a daughter from my CH, Jolly Boy
Jolly, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Jolly
Jolly is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Charles decided to make him part of their program. Charles 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.
Jenny, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jenny
Jenny is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Jenny, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jenny
Sweetest Dog ever! Melt your heart temperament! She Loves everyone!
Sierra, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sierra
Sierra is a Big Beautiful Girl. She comes from GCH show dogs with excellent conformation and disposition.
Blue, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Blue
Blue is Beautiful Girl. She loves the water, Loves walks, Big blocky head for a girl. Absolutely Best temperament you could ask for.
Jolly, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Jolly
Ch Poppyfields Jolly at Three Bears. This Boy is Beautiful in everyway! He produces the best Temperaments in his off spring. He comes from Show and Field stock. Beautiful head and Otter tails. Picture perfect English Labrador.
Red, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Red
Red is a people person. She follows me everywhere and sits and waits for me. Excellent temperament. Beautiful coat, head and Otter tail. She is a precious girl.
Josie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Josie
Beautiful English Girl. Great temperament, loves to play fetch and loves everybody she meets.
Simba, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Simba
Big Beautiful Black Boy! Loves everyone me meets! Greatest Temperament! Big head and Otter tail, Beautiful representation of English Labrador.
Axel, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Axel
Axel is stout Boy with exceptional temperament. Comes from long line of show dogs. Excellent health. Has all OFA clearances.
Deanna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Deanna
Deanna is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Simba, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Simba
Simba is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Charles decided to make him part of their program. Charles 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.
Beth, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Beth
Beth is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Sabrina, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sabrina
Sabrina is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Goldie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Goldie
Goldie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Sadie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sadie
Sadie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Paris, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Paris
Paris is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Chelsey, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Chelsey
Chelsey is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Yogi, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Yogi
Yogi is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Charles decided to make him part of their program. Charles 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.
Willow, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Willow
Willow is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Precious, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Precious
Precious is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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.
Lacy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lacy
Lacy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charles decided to make her part of their program. Charles 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
Great level
Three Bears 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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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 Charles to bring home their puppies.
Kenneth H.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Just wanted to let folks know that working with the Lockwood's was stress free and a great overall experience. We picked up Johnny 11/1/25 and could not be happier. Took Johnny to our vet yesterday and he received flying colors. 9 weeks old and 18lbs. If anyone is looking for an English Lab then start here.
Kathy C.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Charles was great to work with. Made all the arrangements to get our puppy to us. Handled everything for us and our puppy is very healthy and smart. She was house trained at 4 months and lets us know when she needs to out. She is 5 mos+ 45 lbs. and counting. 😊Everyone she meets loves her. Thank you Charles & Connie!
Jo C.
Verified owner · Jan. 2023
Three Bears Labrador(Charles) was great to work with. Our good boy Hank is the perfect addition to our family. Hank has a very calm and pleasing personality. Loves to play ball and already go to the door to potty.
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Rick R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+4
Misty Mountain Baby is doing quite well. As of last Friday she was 37 pounds and thriving. She enjoys walks, ice cubes, playing catch and is an excellent goalie. Charles was easy to work with and well organized with everything we needed to welcome Misty. She was comfortable being crated from the start which has added to her easy transition to her new home.
Kathy S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2023
Three Bears Labradors is an awesome Kennel with which to work. They went above and beyond to work with me when I purchased Lucy. Three Bears Labradors is a quality kennel/breeder. I would recommend anyone to their kennel.