Puppies

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing & Reserving

Do you offer financing?
How much is the deposit, and is it refundable?

The deposit is $1,000. It is non-refundable, but it transfers to a future litter.

How much does a puppy cost, and what is included?

Freedom Ranch puppies start at $7,500 plus 6% Maryland sales tax. That includes six private lessons at AmericanK9 (a $650 value) or a $300 board & train credit, a puppy care basket, lifetime breeder support, crate and housebreaking started, daily socialization, Early Neurological Stimulation, full veterinary care and records, and a three-year genetic health guarantee.

Choosing & Matching

Do you ship or deliver?
When do puppies go home, and can I visit first?
Can I choose my puppy’s color or sex?
How are puppies matched to families?

Krys assigns each puppy based on temperament and on your goals for the dog. She has matched families this way for more than ten years as a professional trainer, and she spends every day with the litter — which is what makes the judgment possible.

Health & Registration

Do you breed silver, charcoal, or champagne Labradors?

No. Freedom Ranch does not support the intentional breeding of dilute Labradors, and we do not approve dilute or dilute-carrying females for stud service.  » Where we stand

Are puppies AKC registered? Limited or full?

All puppies are placed on AKC limited registration or on a co-ownership contract. We do not sell puppies with full, unlimited registration.

What does the health guarantee cover?
What health testing do the parents have?

OFA hips, OFA elbows, OFA Advanced Cardiac, annual OFA eye examinations, and a full DNA panel through Embark. Results are published on each dog’s profile with its OFA record number.

Training & Stud Service

Do you offer stud service?

Yes, to approved females. Drift is available for in-house breeding or shipped semen.  » Stud service

Are your puppies suitable for service or therapy work?

Yes, and several have gone on to service, therapy, facility, Police K9, and FEMA Search & Rescue work. Tell us on the application if that is your goal, so matching and training are built around it.

What are the elite development packages?

Four, eight, and twelve-week programs run by AmericanK9 trainers, tailored to your goal for the dog.  » See the packages

What training comes with my puppy?

Six private lessons at AmericanK9, or a $300 credit toward a puppy board & train — your choice.

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