I'm Lauren & Ryan Y., the breeder behind Young’s Legacy Labradors located in Akron, NY. Our goal is to produce all-purpose Labradors that are family and house raised! We selectively breed with genetic testing, drive, and temperament in mind. We strive to produce a dog that is healthy and loving. Perfect for a family to love through their whole life.
Q. & A. with Lauren & Ryan
Why did you start breeding?
After doing research to find family companions, and working in the vet field for many years I saw the many problems with the Labrador Retriever breed. I wanted to bring back a healthy and properly bred Labrador to our area.
What makes your program special?
Our girls have full health certifications. This includes x-rays for OFA registration, bloodwork (E.I.C., etc.) and DNA testing. They are all bred and raised in our home, alongside our family. We fully believe in proper socialization with all 5 senses right from the start!
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.
Getting a puppy from Lauren & Ryan
Lauren & Ryan 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Lauren & Ryan 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 Lauren & Ryan 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 Lauren & Ryan directly.
Young’s Legacy 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
Dixie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Dixie
Dixie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lauren & Ryan decided to make her part of their program. Lauren & Ryan 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.
Autumn, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Autumn
Autumn is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lauren & Ryan decided to make her part of their program. Lauren & Ryan 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
Young’s Legacy 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.
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).