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August 2023 by Kristin Taylor
My fiancé and I got our chocolate lab, Willow from Stofer’s labs in March after visiting the ranch in January to learn about the breeder and meet some of their adult pups. We could not be happier with Stofer’s labs and our fur baby. She’s the perfect lab for us- active, mellow, and incredibly loving too. Thank you Stofer’s labs for raising the best pups. Your website is incredibly helpful as well.
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June 2023 by Roland “Ron” Keffer
Thank you for your excellent hospitality. Daisy enjoys her stay so much that when we pull up to Stofer’s Lab in Prunedale, she gets excited, starts bouncing around the backseat and when one of your employees comes to get Daisy, she goes and never looks back. Kind of funny.I must commend your staff. They are always professional, you can tell they love the dogs, they are knowledgeable, polite, and greets us and Daisy with a big smile. We have used your services several times and Daisy is always happy to return. What better place to board your dog but with the breeder. Speaking of a breeder, Stofer’s Labs protect their blood lines by providing the AKC paperwork at time of purchase. Their facility is very clean, managed well, they have someone on site 24/7. They provide many other services such as mail clipping, bathing, training both the owner and the dog, they provide expert advice, and they train service dogs as well Each time we have boarded our Stofer’s Lab, Daisy, with them everything is always the same.If you don’t want your Stofer’s Lab for what ever reason, they will find a home. They also provide service dogs to the disabled and/or Veterans.I recommend Stofer’s Lab for your precious dog.
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June 2023 by Vanessa D.
We have a phenomenally loving, gentle, and easy to train silver lab from Stofer’s Labs. I was very nervous about getting a new puppy, as I have never had a large dog and we aren’t very good at training! But Chris talked me through going home, training, and even let me visit her home 3 or so times before pick-up so I could pick out and get to know the dog that would be right for our family. And she is! Frankie is a small, silver lab that is very food motivated and incredibly easy to train. She was crate trained in 2 days, slept through the night in less than a week, and knew all her basic commands within weeks. When I take her off leash at the Carmel beach she just sticks to our side. And best of all she is really gentle. When she is playing in the yard with my 1 year old grandson she zooms around him and when I tell her to be gentle she stops running and sits next to him or nuzzles him sweetly. We are very grateful to have found Stofer’s Labs and especially to Kim and Chris for all their support!Vanessa(Photo is of Frankie watching my grandson play with chalk in the yard. Frankie is 5 months old and 40 pounds)
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May 2023 by Scoot Scoot
We chose Stofers to get our lab and still use their boarding and shuttle service. All services they provide are top notch. Our dog is a year and half now and he’s not only beautiful, he’s very well behaved and was easy to train. I’ve taught him a handful of tricks that my 8 year requested and each one took a week or so of 15 min a day training. We still use their boarding service and shuttle and scoot always comes back happy. I especially like they have a lot of space for day play. I would still use their boarding service even if I didn’t get my dog from them. All around great business with great people running it that always were available if I had questions or concerns.
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April 2023 by Scoot S.
We chose Stofers to get our lab and still use their boarding and shuttle service. All services they provide are top notch. Our dog is a year and half now and he's not only beautiful, he's very well behaved and was easy to train. I've taught him a handful of tricks that my 8 year requested and each one took a week or so of 15 min a day training. We still use their boarding service and shuttle and scoot always comes back happy. I especially like they have a lot of space for day play. I would still use their boarding service even if I didn't get my dog from them. All around great business with great people running it that always were available if I had questions or concerns.
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April 2023 by Temre S.
I fell in love w/a litter online & was impressed w/all the positive reviews. Communication was excellent w/Linda, Kim & Chris. They were so helpful. I drove from SoCal to pick up a yellow female lab like my 14 year old girl that had passed away. When I got there, it didn't feel right to get another dog that reminded me so much of my girl so I got a boy. My whole experience was an A+. The trainer, Cheryl let me spend time choosing the right pup and talked me through it. The facility was clean & dogs were all gorgeous. Stofer's reputation is stellar. I ended up w/charcoal boy that is precious. He had been trained 2-weeks and is a dream pup. He's so calm & has a great disposition. I love him so much w/his unique look & sweet personality. Really couldn't be happier and working everyday on training. Thank you to everyone who assisted me in this experience-1st class business & the best labs!!
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February 2023 by Lisa S.
We picked out a handsome white/creme puppy from Stofer's Labs from Bear and Joy's December 2022 litter. They are known for having puppies with a calm temperament and they certainly delivered. Cooper is already sleeping through the night at 9 weeks and is doing very well with his training. It is clear that the Stofer's Lab family puts in the work early to provide customers with the best possible puppy. In addition, they provide abundant helpful information and guidance on their website (stoferslabs.com )to help you prepare for your puppy and care for them once they are in their new forever homes. Stofer's makes you feel like you have your very own personal assistant to help you with any questions you might have. Thank you to Kim and her team for providing such a wonderful addition to our family. Cooper is already so loved and we look forward to bringing him as much joy as he will bring to us.
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December 2022 by Mary Ann Millington
I am very pleased with Finley she was from Bourbon and Snip's litter,she is a gorgeous chocolate pup,smart,very loving and she has her calm moments,after all she is a 4 month old puppy,it's expected to have energy.I am very happy getting a pup from Stofer'sLabs,they are great to work with and truly are there for you even after you take your pup home when you have question or concerns.
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December 2022 by Mary Ann M.
I picked up a gorgeous chocolate pup from Stofer's Labs,she was from Bourbon and Snip's litter.She is smart,very loving and a great addition to my family.She is 4 months now and weighing in at 31 lbs.House and crate training going really good she picks up on things quickly.Definitely would recommend Stofer's Labs there attentive and quick to answer questions.I am beyond thrilled with my pup!
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December 2022 by Kaitlin V.
My husband and I went on vacation in CA and stumbled upon a winery who had two wonderful labradors from Stofer's. We ended up finding a male available and bringing him back to the east coast. They are known for mellow labradors, and boy is our new buddy mellow. He is a wonderful temperament and adjusted quickly to a house with three little kids. I cannot rave about Stofer's more! We are so thankful that we took that trip and brought back the absolute best souvenir!
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October 2022 by Suzanne Lilliedoll
Our Stofer’s lab, Ranger is celebrating his 5th birthday this week. He is an adored family member who has brought us so much joy. We specifically chose a Stofer’s lab because they are known to be gentle and mellow. Ranger can be playful with our four grandchildren, or romping on Carmel Beach with other dogs, but he has a calm demeanor that also makes him great for cuddling. We are grateful to Kim Stofer for her expertise and guidance in helping bring Ranger into our lives.
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October 2022 by Pat C.
We have recently added our third Stofer lab to our family. These dogs have the most wonderful temperment and I have the utmost respect for Kim and her breeding partners. Scott recently had our puppy for training and she came back confident and very easily to integrate back into our family. We would not consider any other breeder but Stofer Labs.
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October 2022 by Gavin Carey
My family and I purchased Willow (Caleb and Kitty litter) in later August of 2019. The moment we got in the car to go home, she fell asleep immediately and slept almost the whole way back. Since then, she has been the most sweet, mellow, and affectionate dog in the whole world! She slept through the whole night from day one and was already almost completely potty trained! She has been the best pup ever and Stofer’s Labs is the reason we have her. Thank you so so so much Stofers!!!
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September 2022 by Gemma Locatelli
In January 2016 my life changed. It was early morning and I had a wedding to shoot that day. (I do wedding photography on the side) upon leaving my home I was stopped by my landlords disgruntled neighbor. They had been in a dispute for quite some years by that time. This neighbor was very upset about my landlord not answering his calls that he was demanding i get involved. I directed him to speak with her and turned to walk away. The man attacked me from behind and I remember very little after hitting the ground. I went through a lot of amxierty related issues so I adopted a puppy through a rescue to help me through my healing process. I am a dog trainer so did not think I'd have an issue.The puppy was a nightmare. Hard to train. Disobedienct and refused to socialize. Attacked everyone & everything. One day he killed all my goats by chewing through hog wire to get in. I was a wreck. I cried for hours, rehomed him to a dog trainer that liked aggressive dogs and then I researched dogs and breeders. Never had I ever been a pure bred dog buyer but I was thoroughly impressed with a friends labrador they adopted from Stofers. I was then impressed with the staff, the facility is a home, not a cold dark barn ( I pictured all breeders as puppy mills) and its very warm and cozy. Some females live in the home and some live in private family homes elsewhere. My puppy was not going to be for quite some time because the waiting list is usually very long. So I had time to learn how to train for service and create a calm obedient gentle puppy.On pick up day I arrived sorta late because I got lost. Kim was so nice, and absolutely the most loving, calm, patient person. She is very clear, very understanding and extremely professional. Everything smelled really good. Smelled like a clean home not a dog kennel. It was quiet and very warm energy. I didn't want to leave. I loved my puppy the moment she was handed to me. She melted into my arms.She was knowledgeable about breeding, health, training, nutrition, and even being used to excited yet nervous new puppy owners. She understood that I had a hundred questions all coming from the trauma I went through. I waited 9 months (I think) to get my puppy and I had maybe 20 calls with Kim and many more texts. She even sent me links to her own videos on training and socialization.I picked up my puppy who was and is the most amazing dog in the world in Aug/September of 2016. This dog has been more than a dog,, shes been my little doggy Angel. She's sweet, kind, gentle, listens and Is easy to train. I then got another Stofers lab in August of 2020. Both of my dogs are absolutely amazing. Beautiful, smart, gentle, calm, easy to train and zero health issues.Everywhere I go people rave about how beautiful my dogs are. I agree!!I am so thrilled with my dogs its unreal. They have given me my life back after walking through the hardest days ever in healing. I know God brought Kim into my life and my dogs are part of Kim. Shes truly easy to deal with. Shes up front. She will go to the ends of the earth for her dogs and is always an email away. There's literally no reason any Stofers buyer should be unhappy when Kim will go above and beyond to assist in resolving any issues.These are dogs though and things happen beyond anyone's control. But, if I'm going to deal with an issue I'd rather it be with a knowledgeable breeder like Kim. Shes amazing.Thank you for my 2 beautiful angels.
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August 2022 by Ashley A.
We had the best experience with Stofer labs. Kim and staff were amazing and prompt in communication and you feel instantly that they care about their dogs tremendously. Cali has been such a blessing to our family and we love her so much. Beautiful smart spunky girl! Already looking into adding another to our family :)
