I'm the breeder behind Edgewood Farm Kennel located in Apex, NC. We take great pride in our dogs, our puppies, and our program. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!
About Stacy + Evan
Our family is the passion behind Edgewood Farm. We are fourth generation experienced, reputable dog people. Our puppies are raised in our home with our family and are given a strong foundation from the start. Our most important responsibility is to produce life long amazing family members.
What makes Stacy + Evan’s program special
There is a ultimate importance when we are given the task of giving someone a new lifelong family member. The best way is to give the best foundation…..and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. We want to place puppies that have a foundation to do whatever life decides. We are humbled and grateful you have given us that opportunity.
Stacy + Evan’s certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, AKC Judge, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit, American Kennel Club Canine College, Professional Groomer
Stacy + Evan has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $3,000 - $4,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Price includes a $500 non refundable deposit. Our companion puppies are placed in homes on a spay/neuter contract. All puppies have been vetchecked, microchipped, deworming, and vaccines started.”
Stacy + Evan may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Stacy + Evan offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Stacy + Evan directly.
Our puppies are raised in our home. They are exposed to all of the sights and sounds of everyday living. I am very keen on the puppies meeting new people. They will also be socialized around other dogs and cats. I start each puppy on short car trips after they have had their first vaccine. All of my puppies have also begin training for grooming before going home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Airplane Training for Travel, Body handling protocol, including sitting still for grooming, grooming , Travel training in automotive or recreational vehicles , surface and tactile stimulation, neural stimulation, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, Car Training , Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Basic manners, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Texture stimulation, Chew, e.g. Bone, Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Noise desensitized , Strangers, Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Socialized with Elderly, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Litter Box Trained, Noise desensitization, Pee pad, Human Interactions , and "No" Biting or Chewing.
All puppies will be Vet checked prior to leaving for their homes. This includes deworming, microchip, and beginning puppy vaccines. In my puppy contract, you will receive all records as well as recommendations to continue keeping your puppy on the right track!
We send our puppies home with Goody Bag, Microchip Registration, Microchip, and AKC Registration.
Edgewood Farm Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever
About Francine
Francine is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stacy + Evan decided to make her part of their program. Stacy + Evan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Cheerio
Cheerio is a female Labrador Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stacy + Evan decided to make her part of their program. Stacy + Evan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more
Labrador Retriever
About Bug
Bug is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stacy + Evan decided to make her part of their program. Stacy + Evan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
Edgewood Farm Kennel reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.