Welcome to Luvable AZ Labs

 Our Story: As a small family-owned breeder specializing in Labradors, we started Luvable AZ Labs out of our deep love for these amazing dogs. We wanted to share the joy and love that Labradors bring into our lives. Health is our top priority, which is why all of our parent dogs are tested and cleared of genetic diseases. We are dedicated to ensuring that every Labrador from our program is healthy and disease-free. 

 Our Promise to You: At Luvable AZ Labs, we believe in responsible breeding practices that prioritize the health and well-being of our dogs. We are committed to producing happy and healthy Labrador puppies that will make wonderful pets for families and individuals alike. Your trust and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every family who brings home a puppy from us has a positive and joyful experience. 

PRCD - Progressive Rod - Cone Degeneration. It’s an   inherited form of late - onset of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

EIC - Exercise Induced Collapse. Is characterized by   muscle weakness, lack of coordination, and life-threatening collapse after   intense exercise.

CNM - Centronuclear Myopathy is a muscle disorder that can   be inherited if either parent is a carrier.

DM - Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, aka chronic   degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the   canine spinal cord.

HPNK - Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis. It’s a genetic   defect caused by a mutation in a gene that regulates differentiation of nose   cells. Resulting in the formation of a crust with cracks over the nasal area   of a young dog.

HUU - Hyperuricosuria means elevated levels of Uric acid   in the urine. Causing dogs to form stones in their bladders or kidneys.

MCD - Macular Corneal Dystrophy. This condition causes   abnormal corneal accumulation of complex carbohydrates called   glycosaminoglycans. Which is a rare disease, both parents must be carriers to   pass it to their puppies.

Narcolepsy - A disorder of the nervous system. Involving collapse   and loss of movement.

PKD - Polycystic Kidney Disease. Is a hereditary kidney   disease.

DD - Dilute (D Locus). A mutation in the gene is the   cause of color dilution. A dog with a DD result will have all their black or   brown pigment lightened (“diluted”) to gray or light brown and may lighten   red pigment to cream.

ACVO - American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

 Luvable AZ Labs has devoted resources to guarantee a prosperous and healthy breeding program. We are committed to the overall health and reduced risk of disease for our Labs. Each parent has undergone DNA genetic testing to meet OFA C.H.I.C. requirements as well as AKC BRED with H.E.A.R.T. These programs recognize breeders for meeting the parent club standard health requirements, The Labrador Club. Each Labrador in our program has been cleared to not be affected by PRCD, EIC, CNM, DM, HNPK, HUU, MCD, NARCOLEPSY, PKD, and DD. Additionally, all Labradors have completed their ACVO eye examination. Learn how to factor genetic health results into breeding decisions in this introductory video with Dr. Adam Boyko here.