Welcome to Big Cottonwood Retrievers
BCR is located between the sleepy little village of Lewellen Nebraska and the sandy beaches of Lake McConaughy. We are in the heart of the Central Flyway and live just a few wing beats from the infamous North Platte River. Whether you're looking for a new family member, hunting companion or competitor, you've come to the right place. We are geographically located in the middle of the Country. Maybe that's why we have puppies in 36 States and British Columbia?
We believe that Labrador Retrievers come in three colors! Black, Yellow and Chocolate and would never knowingly place one of our puppies in a Dilute home!
Before we decide to breed any of our girls they must measure up to our standards and the practices and standards that promote the betterment of the breed. Everyone of our girls will be tested and screened for common hereditary issues. In addition, we only breed to Sires that we can verify their status or are free of undesirable traits including but not limited to Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) and Centro Nuclear Myopathy (CNM). We also screen hips and eyes and register the results with OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). We take into account breed standards, accomplishments, attitude, intelligence, train ability, style and desire. Titles are a major factor in consideration!
We believe that Labrador Retrievers come in three colors! Black, Yellow and Chocolate and would never knowingly place one of our puppies in a Dilute home!
Before we decide to breed any of our girls they must measure up to our standards and the practices and standards that promote the betterment of the breed. Everyone of our girls will be tested and screened for common hereditary issues. In addition, we only breed to Sires that we can verify their status or are free of undesirable traits including but not limited to Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) and Centro Nuclear Myopathy (CNM). We also screen hips and eyes and register the results with OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). We take into account breed standards, accomplishments, attitude, intelligence, train ability, style and desire. Titles are a major factor in consideration!
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We recommend Purina Pro Plan Focus for Puppies or Sport to all of our clients because it's for all life stages. If We start our puppies on it when they first start on mush and keep them on it throughout their lives.
Watch this short clip on what we feed our dogs and why.
Watch this short clip on what we feed our dogs and why.