WELCOME TO THE HEATHERDOWNS LABRADORS
RAISED WITH PURPOSE AND LOVED FOR LIFE!
EXCEPTIONAL AKC LABRADORS RAISED IN COLORADO
For over 25 years, our family has been dedicated to raising Labrador retrievers with the health, temperament, intelligence, beauty, and work ability that defines this extraordinary breed!
Located on our 42-acre ranch in Franktown, Colorado, Heatherdowns Labradors thoughtfully pairs proven English Labrador and international bloodlines while breeding toward the AKC Official Breed Standard.
HEALTH TESTED • PROVEN PEDIGREES • EXCEPTIONAL TEMPERAMENTS
Heatherdowns Enjoys Breeding to the AKC Official Breed Standard.
Official AKC Standard for the Labrador Retriever, General Appearance: The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the temperament to be a family companion…… The most distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever are its short, dense, weather resistant coat; an "otter" tail; a clean-cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws; and its "kind," friendly eyes, expressing character, intelligence and good temperament……The Labrador is bred primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness are of great importance. AKC 1994
Willow-Grand Champion Sired
Most of our breeders are Grand Champion or Champion Sired that produce our great looks and show quality! Some of our breeders come with hunting titles as well!! Our program of Labradors are both US home grown and Imports from ‘highly prized’ Ukraine and Kazakhstan kennels that have given us a uniquely diverse genetic pool that allows us to contribute to the strength, beauty and health of the Retriever!
HIGHLIGHTING HEATHERDOWNS PUPS!!
We have been raising, training and breeding Labrador Retrievers that have produced superb genetics, sharp intelligence, awesome ‘train~ability’, enormous hearts with matching temperaments, breathtaking appearances and all 'above-standard' health clearances for over 25 years!
We have a reputable program designed to produce truly 'Top Notch' AKC Registered Labrador Retrievers. Over the years, our dogs have made great companions, hunters, and service dogs. Our pups and dogs have been featured in commercials and magazines!
Please send in your Pictures!!
HIGHLIGHT REVIEW…….Karen (Ren) from Heatherdowns is one to the best breeders in the country. The quality of her puppies is second to none. Our Chocolate girl is a true champion, great engery, smart, and healthy. She has become a great member of the family and we wouldn’t trade her for anything. Thank You Ren!! Christopher C. Google Review
QUESO!!
JD is so happy with Queso. he has been doing some dog training sessions. queso is smart and needs to be bossed around a bit!
SCOTCH X MANNY LITTER, SUMMER 2025
Erin C. 11/11//2025
Poppy!
We sure do love our miss Poppy Girl, thanks again! You are doing such important work with these dogs! The world needs more Labradors!
OSLO X KANE LITTER
Erin L. 08/02/2025
Look at this Beautiful Boy!
Laci Grace X Manny make such amazing puppies! Awe!! You would not believe the attention he gets! People stop in cars!
~Jen H. 01/07/2025
Ted
My 6 mo old ‘baby’ (on left) was 64.5lbs on the 17th. He is a WONDEFUL BOY and we Love him to pieces. Manny is Ted’s sire.
Janice M.
Henley
Hi Karen. Have you gotten any pictures of Henley’s brothers? Are they as big as he is? He’s already 70lbs. You might be getting tired of me sending pictures, but I’m just so amazed with how cool this dog is! Bill S. 01/30/2024
Henley and Koa are Best Buds!
Koa is also a Heatherdowns Pup from our Maggie X Manny Litter, 06/2023!
Henley….again
Another Great Picture of Henley! He is a Hetta x Manny Boy Whelped 08/23!
Louise
We are so in love with our LuLubean, ‘Louise’! We would love to see if we could get her together with her sister, ‘Thelma!.
Demi & James
Duncan
A Hetta X Dr. Whiz Pup!!
Karen, you have no idea how much Fun, laughter and love Duncan gives us! Duncan being the only boy from Hetta X Dr. Whiz Litter we feel so fortunate!! Kate. S.
Robin
Hi Karen
We received one of your female chocolate puppy for you Vail Manny litter. We could not ask for a better puppy than Robin for a family. She is everything we were looking for. She has the sweetest temperament and I cannot believe how smart she is. She has been such a joy to train. She is already great with off leash recall and as soon as we tell her to stop doing something (which is not often) she listens immediately . Potty training and crate training were a breeze with her.
What we love most about Robin is she is completely devoted to our children. She is with them before they go to school and then is at the door a few minutes before they walk in. I can’t thank you enough for this precious girl we now have in our family.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Theresa Young
IKE,
I’ve had 4 labs in my life and none come close to our Ike. He was smart, well tempered, and just an amazing friend. He was an ultimate protector of Jenine.
I can’t say enough about the amazing labs you breed! Aaron and Jenine Dennis
Tucker
NELLS X BRONXX LITTER 2019
Tucker is doing absolutely great, we just thought we’d share a couple photos of our handsome boy! We have been so happy with everything about him!
Submitted by, Clayton Swanson
Maggie X Manny Pup
Sent in From Barry McGee! From Maggie X Manny Litter of 12 pups, 2022!
Cash
VAIL X MANNY LITTER 2020
Cash continues to amaze!
Submitted by, Jason & Suzanne Dirscherl
Heatherdowns Chocolate Lab pup featured on upper right corner of Gun Dog’s Annual Puppy Issue Spring Issue 2021.
Our Puppies have a thorough Check-Up with a Veterinary Technician!
All Litter Pups have a thorough check-up with a Veterinary Technician one week before going home. Our Veterinarian examines Cardiovascular, Dentition, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Eyes, Ears and Oral. We also check for any viruses prior to leaving the ranch!
We check stool samples to eliminate all parasites!
Your Health Certificate will share the details!
The Girls
One of Our 1st Labradors-25yrs ago!
Our Puppies
Our latest arrivals
The Boys
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