Testimonials
From our Welcome Home Labs Forever Family
Copper and River
Kyle, Shannon and family.
We want to give a shout out for the experience we have had with WHL. From our very first contact through the day of adoption you made us feel like we selected a responsible breeder who truly demonstrates passion for the program. Choosing an addition to the family is not only challenging, but important to ensure the new pup is best matched for each situation. Thank you for helping us choose our forever friends. Our last lab was with us for 15 years and we never thought we would ever find a way to get another not to replace him, but one as good.
We are fortunate to have two WHL pups: Copper Moogly / Sider (Aug ’23) and River Miles / Betsy (Dec ’24) and must say they are very smart and truly our pride and joy! It’s incredible how fast they learn and love to play but also have amazing demeaners around other people. We often bring Copper and River visit our local memory care and elementary school to share by making others smile with their licks and snuggles. It’s hard to keep track of the positive comments we receive every time someone sees these two.
Thanks – The Hill’s from Minnesota

Emma Rose
Just to thank you again…she is undoubtedly the sweetest natured, easiest, and smartest dog we have ever welcomed to our family.
She sits, comes, sleeps all night (never one accident at night, none during the day for the past two weeks), fetches, understands “no”, and has the day routine down pat! Rides quietly in her car seat and walks reasonably well on the lead…will work on that next week with a trainer!
And watches TV!!!! She is pure pleasure for us!
Thanks!!
–Emma & The Hartlages from Florida
Miles X Lora
Puppy "Oakley"
He is so sweet! Had his first appt today and already up to 20 lbs!!! Thank you again. We adore this little guy!!!
–Sanders Family from Illinois
Moogly x Tabby
Welcome Home “Wrenly”
Kyle and Shannon,
"Wrenly is doing so well. She is 6 months old now, and 60 pounds of happy and playful puppy. Wrenly just loves spending time outside. I think she would be content to sit outside and be our Neighborhood Watch. Well…as long as she had some sticks. Sticks are her favorite thing! I thought maybe once all her puppy teeth fell out she would be less interested in sticks, but no such luck! 
She is doing well with the obedience training things we are working on at home. She can sit, lay down, and is learning to ”wait” when her food gets placed in front of her.
We get so many compliments on her physique and her rich chocolate color wherever we go."
–Ty and Amy J.
Chocolate Lab Puppy
Moe
Just wanted to give you a quick update on Moses “Moe.” He’s doing great. He’s huge! Loves riding in a baby doll stroller, has been to show and tell, and loves his “sisters” almost as much as they love him.
–The Strand Family from Minnesota
Miles X Betsy
Dude
12 weeks!!! Dude is amazing! He does his business outside, sleeps soundly in his crate all night, is starting to walk on a leash, and is learning his manners like a pro!! We love him so much!!
It feels like it was meant to be. Thanks for everything.
–Glick Family from Colorado
Miles x Lora
Snuggle Puppy
Augie is doing great! A little rough with big brother‒ good kitchen helper great snuggle boy and loves the snow! So glad we have him!!!
–Stevens Family from Illinois
(Moogly x Rosie)