Cactus Rose Labradors

11/14/2025

As I’m getting ready to welcome our chocolate litter at the end of this month, I am reminiscing back on my favorite litter of chocolates that I have ever produced. I am SO ready for more big heads, thick tails, and beautiful DARK chocolate coats. I’m already dreaming up name ideas for a chocolate female, since that’s what I am hoping to keep. Anyone have any suggestions? 🤎

11/13/2025

She’s undefeated

11/13/2025

Puppy families…I am thinking about adding a “puppy kindergarten” as an option for our puppies. This would allow pups to stay until 12 or 16 weeks for continued training/manners/socialization. Is this something the general public would take interest in? The goal would be to send home a slightly older pup that already has a lot of the hard work done. It would include continuing potty training too! Would love some feedback. Pic of Johnny for attention 💗

11/12/2025

Does this angle make my tail look big?

Look at the toes and rolls 😍

11/12/2025

Drumroll please 🥁

We officially have Ford babies on the way! Ford is a BISS GCH fox red male that has produced absolutely stunning offspring. We paired him with our yellow female, Moon, and we are so so excited to see what they produce. These babies should have beautiful heads, coats, and tails. Shade wise, they should be dark yellow to fox red in color. Babies will be ready in February! Reach out to join the wait list 🫶

(Photos are owned by Fords owner and breeder, Elken’s Labradors)

11/11/2025

Important!! Major difference between well-bred and purebred

The term "purebred" describes the animal's lineage, while "well-bred" describes the quality of the breeding process itself. A dog can be purebred without being well-bred, especially if it is produced by a puppy mill or "backyard breeder". The term "well-bred" indicates a higher standard of care and intentionality behind the creation of the animal.

11/11/2025

Who wouldn’t love this face?

11/11/2025

Had to jump on this trend. Isn’t our guard dog ferocious? 😂

11/10/2025

Good thing we accept rent in the form of tail wags, puppy kisses, and floor poops 😂

11/09/2025

I swear, it’s like Mango’s head blew up over night 🤯 she’s just over a year old now, and wow is she filling out. Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but her real beauty is on the inside! Her heart is a mile wide, and when she loves, she loves big. Mango is such a special girl and man do we love her🧡

11/06/2025

Enjoy these photos of baby Mango and her litter mates…because a big announcement is coming this weekend!

Hint: fox red 🤩