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Flying By
Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers &
Boykin Spaniels
bred for the field

Our Breeding Program

We are a small scale Labrador Retriever and Boykin Spaniel breeder located in Ford City, PA.  Our dogs are family dogs that hunt and also compete at hunt tests & field trials.  

We take great pride in selecting the perfect stud dogs to complement our females, in hopes that each litter is healthy and shows talent for hunting and competition/field trails/hunt tests.

Natural Hunting Ability
Our Labrador Retrievers and Boykin Spaniels exhibit a strong natural drive for hunting, and we enjoy training them for this sport and bringing out their natural instincts.  There is nothing more enjoyable than watching a dog do what it was bred to do.

Temperament
In addition to breeding for natural talent, we look to create well tempered dogs.  We love dogs with great on/off switches; ones that can tear it up out in the field, but then come into house and hang out.  We understand that not every dog may end up in a performance home, so having a good balanced temperament is important to us.

Conformation
We believe that a strong focus on conformation plays a role in breeding dogs that are built to last.  Our females are carefully selected for their balanced structure and lovely heads, and we seek out males that complement these traits.  Our ultimate goal is to produce dogs that not only meet breed standards but also elevate the breed for future generations.

Health
All of our dogs - and dogs we breed to - have had the OFA recommended health testing completed per each breed's requirements, earning them their CHIC number.  We thoroughly research the genetics & health testing of both sire & dam when considering future pairings.

Transparency is important to us, so health test results, along with pedigrees & titles earned, can be found on each dog's page.

Our Labradors are dual registered with both AKC & UKC, and our Boykin Spaniels are triple registered with the Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS), AKC, & UKC. 
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Home of the 2026 BSS National Field Trail Novice Champion

SHR OTM's Mouth Of The South NCH26
Rhetta

Brook HRC Finished Test 2025
Rhetta, 2026 BSS Field Trail Novice Champion
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Our Puppies

Comprehensive Care

Our puppies receive the love, care, and socialization they need to thrive during their first 8 weeks with us.  Puppies complete ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) days 3-16.  By the time puppies go to their new homes they will have started a de-worming & vaccination schedule, have been micro chipped, have had dewclaws removed, started potty training, and will have had experienced many new sights, smells, and sounds.

Happy Families

Our goal is to match our retrievers with the right families to ensure the best outcome for success, with priority given to hunting or performance homes.

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Quality field bred retrievers located in Ford City, PA

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