Upcoming Litters
Is Your New Pup About to be Born? Why not take a look at our upcoming litters and available puppies and see if your new family member is already on the way.
You can see available puppies, upcoming litters, and get a glimpse into the amazing parents of Apple Tree Labradors. Are you ready?
How to Get a Puppy
Has it been a while since you got a new puppy? No problem! We know it can be a little confusing and different with each breeder. We’re here to help you not only find the best puppy, but to walk you through the process.
Let us explain how to get a puppy, everything from how to get on the waitlist, to pricing, and how our puppy selection works.
Why Apple Tree Farms?
You want a great puppy. A puppy that will turn into the dog of your dreams. The way we see it, that starts with us, the breeder, taking the time to perfectly match our parent dogs and then align your family with the perfect puppy.
A lot goes into our philosophy, breeding decisions, and how we raise and match our pups. Let us share with you our secrets, process, and how we make the perfect Lab pup for you!
Live in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, or another state?
We are located in Central New York and we’re happy to deliver your Lab puppy to you! We have puppies Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. We have a wide range of delivery services, so if you’re not in one of those states, that’s no problem, we will find a safe way to get your pup to you!
It all started with Bear…
Our vet used to call him the “Jason Mamoa of breeding dogs.” Bear was an amazing dog in our program, not only was he a gentleman, but he really grabbed the ladies’ attention.
He was the whole package: he was calm, curious, and respectful. He would go with you anywhere, whether a busy day shopping, classrooms with the littles, or an afternoon on the porch. Bear was the man.
He’s a foundation dog from our program, and while he’s retired, he has sired some of our best mamas.
Raised in Our Home with Love
We want our puppies to be a part of your loving home, this is why we make a point to raise our puppies in our home. We’ve found this is the easiest way to help them transition to your home. They hear pots and pans, as well as the TV. We want them to start in a family and then end up a member of your family.
Our Dogs Have Long Healthy Lives
Healthy dogs get to have better lives. When a dog isn’t bogged down by health problems and the heavy costs that are associated, he can enjoy the highest quality of life. This means he’ll be a bucket of fun for you. We carefully use all the resources available to us to help us select healthy dogs.
Matched to You
Many people think any Labrador they get will be the same, only differentiated by color and sex, but, just like your kids, even puppies with the same parents will have different personalities and interests. We use temperament testing to evaluate our puppies, so we can help you select the perfect puppy for your lifestyle. There are no good or bad dogs, but there will be a good or bad dog for you.
How We Think About It
The way we think about it, our dogs aren’t just pets, but family members. We want them to be wonderful companions who love being with you, whether that’s hanging out on the couch, sleeping at your foot during dinner, or going for a long walk in the evening.
Labradors are an American Icon, they’re perfect family dog. We fully understand that getting a Labrador is about having that perfect family dog to go on all your adventures, whether that’s hunting (even sheds!), a boat-ride buddy, or a companion to share the day with.
As a breeder, we know what life with one of our dogs can be, so we do everything we can to create that for you, so you’re successful. It starts with healthy breeding dogs, raising puppies who are healthy and have a love and trust for people, and it extends to setting you up for success with your dogs by helping you understand the little tips and tricks that we’ve learned over the years.
We give you great potential and we are excited for you to turn that potential into the dog of your dreams. We’ll help you along the way as best as we can, but we respect that the dog is yours, we are on your support team, but you make the decisions.
What’s our Connection to Tamarack Therapy Dogs?
Apple Tree Labradors and Tamarack Therapy Dogs (Purebred Standard Poodles) work together to produce puppies that thrive in therapy and service work. While working towards our goal of raising Labrador puppies that excel as therapy and service dogs, we discovered that there is a desperate need for hypoallergenic dogs that meet the temperament requirements to become therapy and service dogs. While attending the New York Academy of Pet Styling, I discovered the wonderful, versatile nature of the Standard Poodle. My love for the breed began then! Eventually, I decided to work towards breeding Standard Poodle puppies that exhibit the desired temperament needed for service and therapy work. We are so proud to announce that we currently have 8 Standard Poodles placed in service organizations doing amazing work. Our passion is raising dogs that are able to perform the difficult task of becoming a service dog for a child with autism.
To be fair, while we have no intention of producing Labradoodles in our breeding program, we don’t harbor any ill intent toward intentionally bred dogs. Each breed is unique and each family is entitled to the best puppy for them.
Want the Short & Sweet?
Get all the answers to your questions the short and sweet way by reading through our FAQ page.
Learn about our pricing, our guarantee, our process, and everything you can expect from an Apple Tree Labrador.
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“Laura and Apple Tree Labs are amazing! After months of searching and bad experiences with dog breeders, Laura was such a breath of fresh air. We were so grateful for her dedication and frequent communication and updates when we were waiting to bring our puppy home. We now have the biggest, best Fox Red Lab named Achilles from them! We could not ask for a better dog. He is a very fast learner and has the best personality! Every day we are tempted to bring home another sibling! We are so thankful for Laura and Apple Tree Labs for bringing Achilles into our lives.“
Chad S.
Maisy Puppy
“Scarlett is now 6. She still looks and acts like a puppy. She will play anytime anywhere, but she makes the rules. We still walk every day. She remains healthy and happy and is just about the friendliest dog on the planet!“
Bob S.
Sunny Puppy
“We have the blue collar male from this litter, now known as Ranger. He is the sweetest boy on the planet, and is so loved. He doesn’t go anywhere without us, much like a shadow, and has the best temperament, and loves to snuggle. I have been so thankful to have him home with me while I have been teaching from home since March. Ranger loves to play with other dogs, of all sizes. He goes to daycare a few times a week and is very social and friendly.”