Rjs Kennels LLC

RJS Kennels, run by Scott Duerring, has been breeding Labrador retrievers out of Lakeville, Indiana since 2008. The kennel sits in the Michiana region, roughly 20 miles south of South Bend, and its program was built around a gap Scott identified in the market: the difficulty of finding a well-rounded lab that could perform in the field and still settle into everyday family life.

The operation is deliberately small, producing only one to two litters per year so that each dog receives thorough attention and evaluation. Breeding dogs are largely family-owned rather than kenneled, and each one undergoes genetic testing and pedigree analysis before being included in the program. Puppies are registered with the AKC and are sold under limited registration, which can be upgraded to full registration upon proof of OFA-certified hips rated good or excellent, clear elbows, and DNA screening for EIC and CNM at a minimum.

For those searching for Labrador retriever puppies in Indiana, the kennel's focus is on producing dogs suited to both upland bird and waterfowl hunting as well as AKC hunt test competition, while remaining equally at home with a family at the end of the day. Socialization is treated as a foundational part of puppy development, and all pups receive vaccinations and deworming on a structured schedule before going to their new homes. A 26-month health guarantee covering genetic issues related to hips, elbows, and eyes accompanies each puppy.

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