ABOUT RUSTIC RIDGE LABRADORS
Rustic Ridge Labradors story begins in 2001 when we adopted our first English Chocolate Labrador, Rusty, (pictured here on our camping trip) from Betty Baker at Liberty Creek Labradors. We adopted him when our son was two so they could grow up together. We Co-owned Rusty with Betty. She had hopes he would grow up and compete in the show ring. But as all breeders know it's difficult to get that perfect show dog your first time around! Rusty had a higher calling and that was to teach us what a perfect, well tempered Labrador Retriever companion was. I could have never guessed what a forever friend he would be to our son even as a young puppy. Rusty was with us for a wonderful eleven years and he was a special boy to all that got the privilege to meet him. Because of Rusty we fell in love with the English Chocolate Labrador breed. From there our journey began. We acquired our second English Chocolate Labrador, Liberty Creek Southern Belle and started traveling the countryside competing in dog shows and meeting lots of wonderful people with the same love for our breed. Our labs are cherished members of our family and we include them in all aspects of our life. We are so fortunate to do what we love and be with the people and pets we care about everyday. Life has been good to us! We seldom attend shows these days due to family needs and the time that is required to take care of our chocolate labs as well as our occasional litters of chocolate lab puppies. However we continue to show our labs thanks to our wonderful handler. We continued to maintain our superior breeding program and many champions have come from our lines. Liberty Creek Southern Belle went on to Produce Ch Liberty Creek Sound of Silence in the early years, and many have followed suit since. We will always be grateful to Betty Baker of Liberty Creek Labs.
In 2019 we had an amazing young lady join us at Rustic Ridge Labradors. Miss Mackynzie Pullen became our Assistant. She has proven her dedication, skill and love for our dogs, puppies and our breeding program. She understands and agrees with our commitment to continue to improve the breed. In 2020 Mackynzie and Donna entered into a co-ownership agreement of our Nellie X Noble puppies, Bocephus and Dixie. She shows them both and they are champion pointed. Bocephus and Dixie earned their Working Certificates in the fall of 2021. In early 2021 we brought Mackynzie on board permanently to one day take over Rustic Ridge Labradors. We are very excited to know that our lines will carry on and be in such trusted hands when we are ready to semi-retire. Mackynzie will continue to be involved in all aspects of Rustic Ridge Labradors as we move on for now to pursue her education to become a Certified Vet Tech. The future is looking bright.
Our success in breeding well tempered Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppy companions has helped the word spread across the United States and internationally. Many of our puppies are adopted after careful screening to other areas of the country and to some international locations. Here you'll find a list of all the states and countries where our puppies have joined their new families. Puppy Locations.
In 2019 we had an amazing young lady join us at Rustic Ridge Labradors. Miss Mackynzie Pullen became our Assistant. She has proven her dedication, skill and love for our dogs, puppies and our breeding program. She understands and agrees with our commitment to continue to improve the breed. In 2020 Mackynzie and Donna entered into a co-ownership agreement of our Nellie X Noble puppies, Bocephus and Dixie. She shows them both and they are champion pointed. Bocephus and Dixie earned their Working Certificates in the fall of 2021. In early 2021 we brought Mackynzie on board permanently to one day take over Rustic Ridge Labradors. We are very excited to know that our lines will carry on and be in such trusted hands when we are ready to semi-retire. Mackynzie will continue to be involved in all aspects of Rustic Ridge Labradors as we move on for now to pursue her education to become a Certified Vet Tech. The future is looking bright.
Our success in breeding well tempered Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppy companions has helped the word spread across the United States and internationally. Many of our puppies are adopted after careful screening to other areas of the country and to some international locations. Here you'll find a list of all the states and countries where our puppies have joined their new families. Puppy Locations.
The gang of Rustic Ridge & Liberty Creek Labradors
Ch Libertycrk Sound of Silence earning his first point! Donna & Betty
Penny Lane & Turtle Dove at Sugar Creek
Most of the Rustic Ridge Gang. They love to retrieve!
1 Brown Dog and a dirty water trough, one happy dog! Our Sweet Koda!!!
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Liberty Creek Southern Bell won the the Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club Specialty for a 5 Point Major
Watching Jake play on the 4 wheeler with Joe & Shelby
Me and Bella
Betty with Brody, Rusty, & Bella
Ch Libertycrk Sound of Silence...2nd point towards his championship. Betty & Donna.
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Snow Day
Koda having a lazy day
Kato and Journey earn their CGC and the Trick Dog Title.
Nevaeh and Pink going for a ride
Stella's little boy, 11 ounces
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Kato and Journey having fun in the pool
Koda and Byrde 8 weeks old Eagle Creek Park
Stella in the laundry basket ready to have puppies
Koda litter, 7 week puppy checkup at Zionsville Animal Hospital
Kato and Pink shopping with Joy
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Our niece Riley with her girl Neveah and my special girl Stella! If you've met me you've met Stella, or at least heard about my girl. She is my heart!!!
LuLu and Stella enjoy the Atlantic Ocean. LuLu is owned and loved by our dear friend Amy.
Dre wins a Major to add to his total show points! Love this big, beautiful English Chocolate Labrador!
The “runway” as we call it that leads to the large play fields. The labs enjoy playing chase, hide and seek, soaking in water troughs, and lounging under the shade trees!
Our outdoor Puppy Playground!
Labrador winter wonderland!
Summer swimmin hole!
We have 5 acres for Labrador fun!
We have 5 acres for Labrador fun!
We believe this to be a true statement!
Our Labradors bring us great joy!
Our Labradors bring us great joy!
Pink practicing before going into the show ring.
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