Lucky Ranch Labradors
- 1 club membership • Preferred Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Lucky Ranch Labradors located in Castle Rock, CO. Our dogs are intelligent, loving, and athletic, and they produce puppies who will thrive in an any lifestyle. We're passionate about these dogs and are careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies.
Gaylen’s experience
About Gaylen
My husband and I both came from labrador Retriever families. I have always been passionate about the breed and totally obsessed with our family dogs. We raise our dogs and puppies on our 35 acre ranch and beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado.
What makes Gaylen’s program special
Our passion is to breed exceptional healthy active labrador retriever puppies. Our breeding program has produced amazing temperaments that have allowed many service dogs, emotional support, avalanche search and rescue, hunt dogs and the best companion the family could ever ask for.
Gaylen is a member of a club
Labrador Retriever Club Of Greater Denver
Puppies
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Feb. 21, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Feb. 21, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Feb. 21, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Feb. 21, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Feb. 14, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Feb. 14, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Feb. 14, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Getting a puppy from Gaylen
Gaylen 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.
Price
Puppy prices range from $3,300 and include a deposit of $500.
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, first rounds of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization and a puppy packet!! We do our best to make that perfect pairing of people and puppy. If we are not able to produce a puppy for you, I will refund your deposit. I want our pups to go to happy satisfied homes.”
Contract and health guarantee
Gaylen 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 Gaylen 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 Gaylen directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our puppies are well-adjusted to being in a home. They are around other dogs and people every day!! I utilize the following enrichment methods: positive experiences in all situations, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Indoor and outdoor play; physical and mental stimulation , We shorten nails weekly and groom often to desensitize your puppy in these situations, Grooming and Nail Care, Fetch, Livestock interactions, Water Introduction, grooming , Early socialization, Initial House Training, Human Interactions , Basic manners, Puppy Culture , and Potty training, crate training.
Puppy health practices
Lucky Ranch puppies are all vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked, first Chiropractic adjustment, microchipped and are in excellent sound health.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Welcome Home bag, Microchipped , Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Puppy Starter Kit, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, Bone, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.
Bringing your puppy home
Gaylen offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Castle Rock, CO or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We love it when families can come to our ranch but we try to help and accommodate when we can. We are about 45 minutes from Denver International ”
More about Gaylen
Why Gaylen started breeding
We started breeding in 1993.
Gaylen is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Gaylen has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Gaylen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gaylen’s program includes two colors
Gaylen’s Labrador Retriever puppies include yellow and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Gaylen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lucky Ranch Labradors meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Meet Gaylen's parent dogs
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Gertie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Gertie
Gertie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Good health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +7 more
Phyllis, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Phyllis
Phyllis is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +8 more
Georgia, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Georgia
Georgia is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Rita, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rita
Rita is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gaylen decided to make her part of their program. Gaylen 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.
Parent health testing
Labrador Retriever
Great level
Lucky Ranch Labradors 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 Certification (CAER, 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.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever ATP7A, DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).