Bad River Labradors

06/06/2024

Took Halle & River to work today 😊
Both got a clean bill of health & all updated on vaccines & their heartworm tests for the year 🩷🩷 They are both such good girls!! (Jared Frasher & Haley Noël Sexton)

11/12/2023

Maya in her new Christmas sweater! (She didn’t look too sure about it at first 😂) ❤️💚❤️🎄

08/11/2023

Another very sad day at Bad River Labradors. I honestly think she missed her Ben too much 😞🩷 My Ellie girl turned 13 last month & she passed away this morning at home. She made up her own mind. I think she knew my having to make the final decision for 2 of the best dogs I’ve ever had, a week apart from each other, would break me. You were always so sweet, quiet, patient, loving & a wonderful mother. I love you, girlie, until we meet again 🩷

27/10/2023

Where does 14 years go? Our hearts are broken today at Bad River as we say goodbye to one of our bestest boys, Ben. 💙 He was an old soul from the very beginning; he was the calming presence in the kennel and always up for a woods walk. Let’s be honest, he was up for anything, as long as he was with his favorite humans. Until we meet again, sweet boy 💙

Thank you to Greg Corrin for entrusting me with this incredible boy! Thank you to Dr. Dwight McNally for helping us say goodbye. And to all my coworkers at Gratiot Animal Hospital for their love & support 🩷

22/09/2023

🩷Something to think about the next time you look for a new puppy🩷(Shared from another breeder)

This is a MUST READ for any breed you are thinking about purchasing. You buy the less expensive puppy you will pay more in the long run with vet visits because of potential serious health issues.

POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $3,000+ dollars.
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 overpriced.
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 you will also have the knowledge of how to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you!
BREEDER: To start, you will need a female(average cost $3500 and up)and a male(average cost $3500 and up) or semen (average $2000-$2500 and up). You will need to do & pass OFA Breed specific OFA health testing on them, which averages about $800+ per dog.
Let's not forget progesterone testings, inseminations, ultrasounds, x-rays, semen collections, semen analysis, potentially semen overnight shipping, and so on ($1500+).
Raise and provide daily care, feeding & grooming for two years. (minimal $250 per month) Oh, don’t forget monthly prevention, annual vet visits, and any other additional vet visits.
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For $1200, you can raise a litter and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you will 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 9-12 weeks to help with delivery and care. ( a million loads of laundry) Another 4-plus weeks to monitor mom and puppies.
POTENTIAL OWNER: twelve weeks?? It's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: Plus, You will need to be available for puppy families to call you 24/7 with a worry or concern, no matter the age. You MUST also be ready to take back the puppy/dog at any age if the family has an unforeseen emergency.
BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do progesterone testing($110/ test ), X-ray to get headcount ($100) & C-section($1000-$5000 if needed), and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed ($800+).
Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, puppy pads, incubator, oxygen concentrator, nebulizer, heating lamp, whelping box, puppy pen, blankets, toys, bowls, 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 $5000+, 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, 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-break commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a reputable person, you aren’t only purchasing the puppy but also knowledge, support, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc...
**Plus the cost of lifetime support to the puppy owners…
These numbers are just the tip of the iceberg, (best-case scenario!!!) As a reputable breeder who takes on this journey full-time!
Very well said…
*Copied and edited from another breeder*

02/09/2023

Luna having the time of her life! She lives for opening day goose season!!! ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾
Thank you, John, for sharing!!

31/08/2023

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26/08/2023

We are happy to report that Raina has found her perfect family!
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06/08/2023

Very happy I was invited to see Luna jump today, rain & all! My family & I had a great time! Congratulations to John Majewski, Sally & Luna! Can’t wait to see what she accomplishes at her next competition!!

06/08/2023

Luna did so well today! She increased her jumps by over 6 feet! So proud of her & all the training John Majewski has done with her. One proud breeder, right here 😊❤️

23/07/2023

Dock’s 1st kayak trip ❤️🛶🐾❤️ down the
Bad River

11/07/2023

Maya, Yzer & Dock at the pond tonight. Maya benefited from River’s Bark Box again 😊🩷

11/07/2023

Yzer & Dock 💙💙🐾🐾

07/07/2023

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My advice…

04/07/2023

Happy 4th of July!! Have fun with all your Labradors today!! 💙🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸💙
Stay safe & cool ❤️

02/07/2023

Thank you to Samantha & Ethan for making the trip this morning & giving our sweet yellow boy a new, loving home!
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01/07/2023

*** UPDATE: This sweet boy has found a new family! Thank you all for liking & sharing our post! ***

We have a beautiful yellow male available! Please message us for more details 😊🐾

29/06/2023

It was nice to meet the 2 families that picked up their yellow puppies tonight!
Thank you to Rick & Tina (yellow male, Luke!) & to Echo & the girls (yellow female, Stormy!)

28/06/2023

Bodie getting a laser treatment today at my work! Lol, he wore his Doggles like a Boss 😂😂

27/06/2023

Who wants to add to their family this weekend???! ❤️🤍💙🐾 🇺🇸

We have 2 yellow males, (possibly a black male) & a yellow female available. Please PM us for more details. These babies are smart, have a lot of personality & are very sweet!

25/06/2023

I love it when I receive texts with photos of my Bad River babies!!

Here is Ruby, living life to the fullest! She spent the day on Saginaw Bay with her family while they reeled in their limit of Walleye!! I’d say it was a great day!! 😊🩷👍🐟

22/06/2023

When your sibling becomes your Best Friend… 🩷💙 ~Charlee & Tuck Jessica Graham

21/06/2023

Just don’t tell my husband… 😁

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20/06/2023

Yzer is home & decided he would bring Eloise to our house 😂 actually, Alicia is on a pet sitting mini vacay… so, they have been signed up for puppy playtime while I’m cleaning kennels 🩷

10/06/2023

So, Yzer has decided he’s not coming home… 🤦‍♀️😂 Eloise is just too much fun 🩷

07/06/2023

Yzer won’t want to come home after staying with Eloise! Alicia, Aunt Cathy & Uncle Paul are spoiling him to the fullest 🩵
The two of them kept supervision over Alicia planting flowers on the other side of the fence 😂😂