Island Sound Labradors

06/28/2024

Hey all! We’re in luck! How have we missed that Biden has created 40 billion jobs for Americans all over the world….. What???? Say that again

09/03/2023

Happy 8th Birthday “Dusty”! Coldwater Kicks the Dust Up at Misty Morning

09/03/2023

Happy 8th Birthday Coldwater Kicks the Dust Up at Misty Morning “Dusty” you are such a wonderful boy. Being a show dog is a tough job. Bring on the silliness.

08/16/2023

Smiling while sleeping! Love it!

07/22/2023

It’s a tough job restoring an old house! Especially when so much is wrong with it. These guys are tuckered out.

07/16/2023

Congratulations Coldwater Kicks the Dust Up (Dusty) at Misty Morning and thank you Alayne Rae Mullen for handling this wonderful boy in Ocala, FL July 7-9. Dusty came home with 2, 3 and 3 place wins.

07/15/2023

Great appreciation and thanks to Keith Ferrin and Alayne of Supernova Labradors and LaneRae Beagles for hosting our fur family while we made a major move from Florida to Alabama! We brought them back home yesterday, and didn’t skip a beat, settled right in to exploring new grounds and new home.

05/20/2023

Glen Barron let’s do this!

🤣💀

04/24/2023

Indoor tanning at its finest!

Dusty wants to know how long will Summer have to tan to be as dark as he is?

01/15/2023

Thank you Alayne Rae Mullen and Nancy Laundry for Co-Owning this wonderful boy! Well it was a bit chilly (sarcasm at it’s finest) in Brooksville Florida this weekend for the AKC Cluster. Yesterday 42 degrees and today 32 degrees but we were all brave and had a great time! Coldwater’s Kicks the Dust Up at Misty Morning aka “Dusty” didn’t seem to mind at all.

01/04/2023

Copied from another breeder.

POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $2,500 USD
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $500. You breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it!
BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you!
BREEDER: To start you will need a female(average minimal cost $3000 and up). Also a male(average minimal cost $3000 and up) or semen (average $1000 and up). You will need to show them to their championship to show they meet the breed standard (Minimal $2000 each with travel & fees). You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $750 per dog. Raise and provide daily care, feeding & grooming for 2 years. (So minimal $150 per month)
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...

BREEDER: For $500 you can raise a litter for me and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you also have to pay the cost of whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 8 weeks to help with delivery and care. Possibly tube or bottle feed puppies every 2-3 hours if the mom is low on milk the first couple weeks.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Eight weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do xrays($200-$500), possibly progesterone testing($75-$250) & a C-section($1000-$5000) and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed. Pups vets exams and two sets of vaccines ($250 and up depending on how many puppies are in the litter)
Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, whelping box, blankets, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency....
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For $1000 you can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm .... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a puppy.
BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us breeders there are no vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are home at our dogs side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a professional, you don't only pay for the puppy but also:
Tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc.

01/04/2023

Dog days of ”Summer” Just her and Gumby having fun in the sun.

12/08/2022

Precious memories. Clutch, what a boy

12/04/2022

Cute!

12/04/2022

Glen Barron I’m only one Labrador away

At least.

09/08/2022

🤣

That’s…. oddly specific..

07/17/2022

UPDATE: Izzy has found her forever home and will be making her journey to Swansboro NC. Where she will live happily ever after with Labrador Brinkley, 3 wonderful children and of course her adult caretakers 🥰 We are all so excited she has found such a wonderful family to retire with.

Although we thought we had babies due, Izzy had a false pregnancy. She is looking for a companion home to retire and relax in.

07/14/2022

06/28/2022

AKC CH Laffitte’s Black Diamond (Izzy) has been bred to Supernova’s Check Your Ego At The Door (Ego) for an expected Mid-July All Black Litter

04/26/2022

We are excited to announce that

Coldwater’s Kick the Dust Up At Misty Morning (Dusty) has arrived at Island Sound

Such a sweet boy! Pedigree posting soon!

Thank you Alayne Rae Mullen And Keith Ferrin at Supernova Labradors

02/09/2022

WELCOMING IZZY

Co-Owned with Alayne Rae Mullen of Supernova Labradors

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and amazing girl!

01/28/2022

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01/25/2022

12/29/2021

We are excited to announce we have a planned litter for possible late February arrival. We will keep you posted here so stay tuned for future announcements.

07/30/2021

Abby arrived 7/23 and we are super excited to have her here. We will keep you up to date on any expected litters.