Northern Oak Labradors

Northern Oak Labradors is a Labrador retriever breeder in Oakland, CA, serving the San Francisco Bay Area near San Francisco. Michael Rivers has bred Labrador retrievers for more than a decade, is registered with the American Kennel Club, and conducts hip and elbow evaluations as well as other health screenings on breeding stock.

Puppies are raised indoors within a family home and socialized alongside visiting children, fostering confidence in everyday settings. Each litter enjoys daily off-leash play sessions in adjacent woodlands, helping to develop the breed’s characteristic friendly temperament suited to family life or therapy work. Litters are fed a balanced diet of premium natural rations and seasonal produce, with regular veterinary checkups, age-appropriate vaccinations, and microchipping.

Prospective owners often note Michael’s approachable style, as he shares guidance on crate training and house manners long after adoption. Graduates of Northern Oak Labradors have gone on to roles as therapy companions and loyal household members.