Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What is the price of your puppies?
Our Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers puppies are priced from $2500.00 to $3500.00. All of our dogs are sold with limited registration. A registration upgrade is available after genetic testing, a questioning process and an additional fee. The reason for limiting registration is to ensure that our puppies go into a forever home, where they will be loved and enjoyed. Responsible breeding takes on many different facets and we have high value for responsible breeders and breeding practices.
Why do your dogs cost more than others I have seen?
We are dedicated to improving the Labrador breed and the life of the puppies. We test extensively and offer guarantees that the average breeder is unwilling/unable to make. There are cheaper dogs out there, however, we encourage you to make an educated decision about your newest family member. We can ensure you that in a matter of days, if not sooner, your puppy will be more than just a dog, more like a child. There is nothing more difficult than seeing your new companion reddened with illness and having to make the very difficult decision to treat or end the suffering. We are confident that the quality of our puppies and the peace of mind are worth the price.
Am I able to visit your home and see the puppies and facilities?
We LOVE having visitors out to our home, however to ensure the safety and well-being of the puppies, we have to limit visitations. Knowing how important this process is for families, we welcome families into our homes two times throughout out selection/pickup process. During this time, we devote to you, undivided attention; answering any/all of your questions.
Both the "puppy meet and greet" and "puppy pick-up" weekends will be communicated to families shortly after delivery; allowing families a time to select a 60 minute time slot that best fits their needs. For the safety and well-being of all puppies, we require that you have not been to any breeding/kennel facility (including pet stores) within 48 hours of visiting our home.
How do I reserve my puppy?
A deposit of $200.00 must be made before your puppy is reserved. This deposit goes towards the price of the puppy. The remaining balance is expected by the time the puppy is six (6) weeks of age. The deposit is non-refundable, however, it is transferable to a future puppy/litter. Payments can be made through Credit card (3% additional cost), PayPal (3% additional cost), check or cash. Additional information can be found on our Purchase/ Reserve Puppy page.
Why should I care about a dog’s pedigree if I just want a good family pet and don’t intend to show, hunt, or breed my dog? (Credit for this Q&A Response, to Candyheart Labradors)
A good pedigree isn’t everything, but it is a very good place to start when you want to learn something about a dog or it’s line. Even if all you want is a good family pet, you still want a healthy dog, a beautiful dog, and a smart, trainable dog right? And you probably also want to know that the pup was well bred and did not come from an uneducated breeder or a puppy mill right?
Well, a pedigree can tell you a lot about a dog. For example, an AKC certified pedigree will show you the health clearances, if any, of each dog in your pup’s family tree. You will be able to see if the parents, grandparents, and great grandparents were tested for their hips, elbows, eyes, etc. This is extremely important if you want a healthy dog.
You can also see if any of your dog’s parents, grandparents, or great grandparents earned any titles. Again, if you don’t want to show, hunt, or breed your dog you may wonder why this is important, however when there are a lot of champion show dogs in your dog’s pedigree you can see that your pup comes from a long line of beautiful dogs with correct conformation. It also means that you have a reasonable expectation of how tall and heavy your pup will grow to be since champions must meet the AKC’s breed standard in size and weight, so you can be assured that your pup will not grow to be twice the size it’s supposed to.
If your dog doesn’t have any titles in his or her pedigree, how do you know how he or she will turn out? Will she weigh 65 lbs or 105 lbs? Will she be pretty or smart? It may even have health problems steaming from the fact that it’s body is improperly proportioned or caring too much weight for its breed.
If you are looking for a dog with certain expectations in mind as to how the dog will look, how big it will get, if it will be healthy, and if it will be smart and trainable, carefully examining its pedigree is very, very important.
One last thing to consider is, a well bred, beautiful, smart, & trainable dog will come from breeders who spend the time and money to put titles on them and prove their dogs beauty, intelligence, and performance ability. If a dog has little to no titles in his or her pedigree and little to no health certifications, it either came from a puppy mill or an uneducated back yard breeder and will probably not meet many of your expectations regarding that breed. It’s also important to understand that a well bred, well rounded, healthy dog–even just as a pet–will cost a lot of money. Only expect to pay less than $800 or so for a poorly bred dog If you don’t believe in spending much on a dog that is “just a pet” or you simply don’t feel you can afford it, that’s your decision, just don’t expect the same quality. I believe you get what you pay for.
How old do the puppies have to be to go to their new home?
Our puppies do not leave our home until eight (8) weeks of age, at the earliest. The two primary reasons for this is because it is good for the puppies to be with their litter mates to develop their social skills and we begin our puppy’s shots at seven weeks of age. The seven (7) week shot is the initial shot to introduce the puppy’s body to certain anti-bodies and begin building up their immune system. Thus, we keep them longer to give their bodies’ time to respond to the shot.
What’s included with my new puppy?
All of our puppies have their first vaccinations, microchip and have been dewormed every two weeks until adopted. We send you home from "Puppy Pick-Up" with a folder that includes their vaccination/worming records, registration paperwork, microchip paperwork, guarantee of good health and bill of sale.
What is microchipping, and why is it important for my newest addition?
Microchipping is where a microchip (the size of a grain of rice) is implanted under the skin of animals as a means of identification. Millions of dogs become lost each year; tragically, few are reunited with their owners. Many lost dogs end up in shelters where they are adopted out to new homes or euthanized. It is important that your dog has identification at all times. Collars and tags are helpful, but they can fall off or become damaged. Technology has made it possible to equip your pet with a microchip for permanent identification.
Not all breeders are able/willing to offer microchipping to their customers; and an increasing number of breeders view this service as a high profit margin product, used only to bolster revenue. Because we are such strong proponents, every puppy is microchipped prior to leaving Goggins Lonestar Farms.
Link (video) has additional information regarding this invaluable microchipping process.
How much does MicroChipping cost?
While many other breeders charge an additional fee (upwards of ~$100.00), at Goggins Lonestar Farms, all puppies are equipped with AKC Reunite microchip and receive lifetime recovery service - all at no additional cost.
What is limited registration?
All of our puppies are sold under limited registration, unless other wise stated. Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration, this also limits puppies from competing in some shows put on by various organizations.
We are firm believers that our genetics, strenuous testing and the manner in which we raise our puppies produce exceptional dogs. The amount of time, energy and effort to raise quality puppies is something we don’t take lightly. One should not “casually” want to be in the dog business; it takes an exceptional amount of work to produce quality puppies.
If you are interested in upgrading to full registration, please feel free to let us know and we would love to talk with you regarding our requirements to upgrade and our concerns we have about “Backyard Breeders”. After your puppy has reached 2 years of age, has had all of it's genetic tests completed, a brief interview, full registration is possibly available for an additional fee.
Do you guarantee your puppies?
We do guarantee our puppies. We include a copy of our health guarantee and bill of sale in the “puppy pack" that you will receive when you place your deposit for your puppy. This copy is for you to review. We will have copies to sign in your folder at "Puppy Pick-Up."
How many dogs do you own?
We have a very limited amount of dogs, as a way to keep our numbers down and ensure the best genetics available, we breed to select stud dogs (all extensively tested & Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers). For a comprehensive list visit our pet parents section.
Each of our dogs are able to roam the farm; running, playing, hunting and swimming. Furthermore, all of our dogs are inside/outside dogs and are an intricate member of our family!
We are so glad that we are able to share our passion and love for English Labrador Retrievers with the rest of the world!
How big do English Labrador Retrievers get?
Labrador Retrievers weights range from 55 to 95 pounds.
What is the difference between English Labrador Retrievers and American Labrador Retrievers?
There are a number of differences that could be made between English Labrador Retrievers and American Labrador Retrievers. However, like people, each dog is individually unique - these generalizations are used to explain the typical differences.
English Labrador Retrievers:
American Labrador Retrievers:
Much like-with child-rearing, English Labrador Retriever puppies require firm, loving, and consistent reinforcement through their developmental stages. English Labrador Retrievers are not perfect for every family - if want a healthy companion that is smart, fun, full of personality, loyal, sweet and loving, you will adore the disposition of our Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers!
Our Mission:
Pairing families with the unparalleled companionship of AKC Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers.
Our Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers puppies are priced from $2500.00 to $3500.00. All of our dogs are sold with limited registration. A registration upgrade is available after genetic testing, a questioning process and an additional fee. The reason for limiting registration is to ensure that our puppies go into a forever home, where they will be loved and enjoyed. Responsible breeding takes on many different facets and we have high value for responsible breeders and breeding practices.
Why do your dogs cost more than others I have seen?
We are dedicated to improving the Labrador breed and the life of the puppies. We test extensively and offer guarantees that the average breeder is unwilling/unable to make. There are cheaper dogs out there, however, we encourage you to make an educated decision about your newest family member. We can ensure you that in a matter of days, if not sooner, your puppy will be more than just a dog, more like a child. There is nothing more difficult than seeing your new companion reddened with illness and having to make the very difficult decision to treat or end the suffering. We are confident that the quality of our puppies and the peace of mind are worth the price.
Am I able to visit your home and see the puppies and facilities?
We LOVE having visitors out to our home, however to ensure the safety and well-being of the puppies, we have to limit visitations. Knowing how important this process is for families, we welcome families into our homes two times throughout out selection/pickup process. During this time, we devote to you, undivided attention; answering any/all of your questions.
- Puppy Meet & Greet: An opportunity for families to visit our farm; typically when puppies are six to seven (6-7) weeks old. During this visit, you will be able to observe the puppies, as well as sire and dame (when available) first hand. Though you will not be able to pick up the puppy during at this visit, you will have the opportunity to select your 'top picks' of the litter. To help with separation anxiety, you will be permitted to bring a toy to leave with the puppies, retrieving the toy along with your puppy after the puppy turns eight (8) weeks old.
- So that we can best serve all families, we are willing/able to facilitate a video conference for instances when travel is not feasible.
- Puppy Pick-Up: When puppies are between eight and ten (8-10) we invite families back to our farm to pick-up their puppy.
Both the "puppy meet and greet" and "puppy pick-up" weekends will be communicated to families shortly after delivery; allowing families a time to select a 60 minute time slot that best fits their needs. For the safety and well-being of all puppies, we require that you have not been to any breeding/kennel facility (including pet stores) within 48 hours of visiting our home.
How do I reserve my puppy?
A deposit of $200.00 must be made before your puppy is reserved. This deposit goes towards the price of the puppy. The remaining balance is expected by the time the puppy is six (6) weeks of age. The deposit is non-refundable, however, it is transferable to a future puppy/litter. Payments can be made through Credit card (3% additional cost), PayPal (3% additional cost), check or cash. Additional information can be found on our Purchase/ Reserve Puppy page.
Why should I care about a dog’s pedigree if I just want a good family pet and don’t intend to show, hunt, or breed my dog? (Credit for this Q&A Response, to Candyheart Labradors)
A good pedigree isn’t everything, but it is a very good place to start when you want to learn something about a dog or it’s line. Even if all you want is a good family pet, you still want a healthy dog, a beautiful dog, and a smart, trainable dog right? And you probably also want to know that the pup was well bred and did not come from an uneducated breeder or a puppy mill right?
Well, a pedigree can tell you a lot about a dog. For example, an AKC certified pedigree will show you the health clearances, if any, of each dog in your pup’s family tree. You will be able to see if the parents, grandparents, and great grandparents were tested for their hips, elbows, eyes, etc. This is extremely important if you want a healthy dog.
You can also see if any of your dog’s parents, grandparents, or great grandparents earned any titles. Again, if you don’t want to show, hunt, or breed your dog you may wonder why this is important, however when there are a lot of champion show dogs in your dog’s pedigree you can see that your pup comes from a long line of beautiful dogs with correct conformation. It also means that you have a reasonable expectation of how tall and heavy your pup will grow to be since champions must meet the AKC’s breed standard in size and weight, so you can be assured that your pup will not grow to be twice the size it’s supposed to.
If your dog doesn’t have any titles in his or her pedigree, how do you know how he or she will turn out? Will she weigh 65 lbs or 105 lbs? Will she be pretty or smart? It may even have health problems steaming from the fact that it’s body is improperly proportioned or caring too much weight for its breed.
If you are looking for a dog with certain expectations in mind as to how the dog will look, how big it will get, if it will be healthy, and if it will be smart and trainable, carefully examining its pedigree is very, very important.
One last thing to consider is, a well bred, beautiful, smart, & trainable dog will come from breeders who spend the time and money to put titles on them and prove their dogs beauty, intelligence, and performance ability. If a dog has little to no titles in his or her pedigree and little to no health certifications, it either came from a puppy mill or an uneducated back yard breeder and will probably not meet many of your expectations regarding that breed. It’s also important to understand that a well bred, well rounded, healthy dog–even just as a pet–will cost a lot of money. Only expect to pay less than $800 or so for a poorly bred dog If you don’t believe in spending much on a dog that is “just a pet” or you simply don’t feel you can afford it, that’s your decision, just don’t expect the same quality. I believe you get what you pay for.
How old do the puppies have to be to go to their new home?
Our puppies do not leave our home until eight (8) weeks of age, at the earliest. The two primary reasons for this is because it is good for the puppies to be with their litter mates to develop their social skills and we begin our puppy’s shots at seven weeks of age. The seven (7) week shot is the initial shot to introduce the puppy’s body to certain anti-bodies and begin building up their immune system. Thus, we keep them longer to give their bodies’ time to respond to the shot.
What’s included with my new puppy?
All of our puppies have their first vaccinations, microchip and have been dewormed every two weeks until adopted. We send you home from "Puppy Pick-Up" with a folder that includes their vaccination/worming records, registration paperwork, microchip paperwork, guarantee of good health and bill of sale.
What is microchipping, and why is it important for my newest addition?
Microchipping is where a microchip (the size of a grain of rice) is implanted under the skin of animals as a means of identification. Millions of dogs become lost each year; tragically, few are reunited with their owners. Many lost dogs end up in shelters where they are adopted out to new homes or euthanized. It is important that your dog has identification at all times. Collars and tags are helpful, but they can fall off or become damaged. Technology has made it possible to equip your pet with a microchip for permanent identification.
Not all breeders are able/willing to offer microchipping to their customers; and an increasing number of breeders view this service as a high profit margin product, used only to bolster revenue. Because we are such strong proponents, every puppy is microchipped prior to leaving Goggins Lonestar Farms.
Link (video) has additional information regarding this invaluable microchipping process.
How much does MicroChipping cost?
While many other breeders charge an additional fee (upwards of ~$100.00), at Goggins Lonestar Farms, all puppies are equipped with AKC Reunite microchip and receive lifetime recovery service - all at no additional cost.
What is limited registration?
All of our puppies are sold under limited registration, unless other wise stated. Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration, this also limits puppies from competing in some shows put on by various organizations.
We are firm believers that our genetics, strenuous testing and the manner in which we raise our puppies produce exceptional dogs. The amount of time, energy and effort to raise quality puppies is something we don’t take lightly. One should not “casually” want to be in the dog business; it takes an exceptional amount of work to produce quality puppies.
If you are interested in upgrading to full registration, please feel free to let us know and we would love to talk with you regarding our requirements to upgrade and our concerns we have about “Backyard Breeders”. After your puppy has reached 2 years of age, has had all of it's genetic tests completed, a brief interview, full registration is possibly available for an additional fee.
Do you guarantee your puppies?
We do guarantee our puppies. We include a copy of our health guarantee and bill of sale in the “puppy pack" that you will receive when you place your deposit for your puppy. This copy is for you to review. We will have copies to sign in your folder at "Puppy Pick-Up."
How many dogs do you own?
We have a very limited amount of dogs, as a way to keep our numbers down and ensure the best genetics available, we breed to select stud dogs (all extensively tested & Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers). For a comprehensive list visit our pet parents section.
Each of our dogs are able to roam the farm; running, playing, hunting and swimming. Furthermore, all of our dogs are inside/outside dogs and are an intricate member of our family!
We are so glad that we are able to share our passion and love for English Labrador Retrievers with the rest of the world!
How big do English Labrador Retrievers get?
Labrador Retrievers weights range from 55 to 95 pounds.
What is the difference between English Labrador Retrievers and American Labrador Retrievers?
There are a number of differences that could be made between English Labrador Retrievers and American Labrador Retrievers. However, like people, each dog is individually unique - these generalizations are used to explain the typical differences.
English Labrador Retrievers:
- Heavier-boned, dense coat, and stockier build
- Block heads, and thick “otter” tails
- Healthy weight/size
- Sweet and loving, calmer personality, mellow temperament
- Fast[er] maturing, high emotional intelligence
- Old soul
American Labrador Retrievers:
- Athletic, sleek coat, and lankier body
- Elongated/pointed heads and tails
- Risk of excessive weight that can cause serious health issues
- High energy often jump, bark, chew, and dig excessively.
- Slow to mature, strong-willed, and destructive
- Spirited teenager for several years.
Much like-with child-rearing, English Labrador Retriever puppies require firm, loving, and consistent reinforcement through their developmental stages. English Labrador Retrievers are not perfect for every family - if want a healthy companion that is smart, fun, full of personality, loyal, sweet and loving, you will adore the disposition of our Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers!
Our Mission:
Pairing families with the unparalleled companionship of AKC Champion Quality English Labrador Retrievers.