Nestled in the beautiful Northern California foothills, our small family farm spans 40 acres, where we passionately raise the highest-quality AKC English Labradors. Our dogs are carefully bred to be your loyal, lifelong companions. We have over 25 years of experience and are deeply committed to preserving the excellence of this beloved breed. Our Labradors have exceptional temperaments and are descended from European champion bloodlines. They undergo extensive genetic health testing to ensure you welcome the healthiest and happiest puppy into your family.
We are nothing like a traditional kennel—our dogs are part of our family. They roam freely across the ranch, enjoying the good life right alongside us. Our dogs vacation with us, and they are our hiking and running buddies. We typically have about two litters each year, and each puppy is intentionally raised with daily snuggles and early exposure to new sights, sounds, and surfaces to support confident, healthy development.
We feed our dogs a combination of fresh, homegrown beef and eggs (straight from our farm!) and a nutrient-rich dry kibble from Diamond Naturals. We raise our dogs with a holistic approach for optimum health, and we encourage our adoptive families to do the same.
Our Labradors are known for their gorgeous blocky heads, thick coats, and classic English “otter tails.” Our favorite trait of all is their lovable teddy-bear temperament. They truly have that perfect “Hey, I’m chill… but always up for anything!” personality that makes the English Lab so special. These lovable traits are exactly what our adoptive families are looking for! We often hear from families telling us their Thornton Ranch Labrador is the best companion they’ve ever owned—and there is no greater compliment.
Our Labradors come from several Champion show lines imported from Europe. In addition to making the ideal family companion, some of our puppies have gone on to be great hunting and show dogs! We love receiving updates from our adoptive families regarding new achievements and titles their dogs are earning. Our daughter, Sadie, is in her second year of showing one of our Thornton Ranch Labrador females in youth dog shows and showmanship. She has won Reserve Champion and is going for Champion this year!
If you are interested in reserving your puppy today or have questions for us, please click on “I’m Ready for My Puppy!”
Thank you for visiting our site! Here at Thornton Ranch, we also offer horse boarding! We raise Dexter cattle and Silkie chickens, which are available for purchase seasonally.
