Preserving the True English Labrador
We started Sterling Labs in 2005. Over the past 21 years, our dedication and passion has remained preserving the wonderful English Labrador: calm temperaments, classic blocky conformation, and loving versatility that is the hallmark of the breed.
Sterling's KG Golden Boy Charles
Active English Stud Sire • OFA Hips & Elbows Certified
Why Choose an English Labrador?
With over 21 years of dedicated breeding experience since our founding in 2005, our focus has remained true to the English (or “Bench”) Labrador. Renowned worldwide for having a distinctly calmer, more intuitive disposition than high-strung working field lines, paired with the substantial bone structure and gorgeous blocky head that defines the classic breed standard.
Unsurpassed Temperament
Our dogs are chosen specifically for their natural affinity for children, gentle inside manners, and calm emotional stability.
Rigorous Health Testing
Every sire and dam receives OFA radiologist evaluations for hips and elbows, PRA eye screening, and comprehensive DNA testing to ensure litters are not affected by genetic diseases.
Pure Conformation
Stocky, heavy-boned build, broad chest, signature otter tail, and rich double-coat preserving the authentic English bench silhouette.
Watch: The English Labrador Difference
See the calm temperament, sound movement, and affectionate nature of our English Labradors in this featured video.
The 5 Recognized Labrador Colors
Every color variety we breed embodies the calm, heavy-boned English Labrador standard. Scan the spectrum below to discover our bloodlines.
Classic Yellow
Warm golden to rich honey hues with iconic black pigment.
Midnight Black
Deep, gleaming jet black coat with rich undercoat density.
Rich Chocolate
Velvety milk to dark cocoa tones with hazel/amber eyes.
Fox Red
Intense deep amber-red shading, the rarest English variation.
White / Cream
Luminous polar white to light champagne cream coats.
Current & Upcoming Litters
Explore our current puppy availability and confirmed future pairings. Click any card for full details.
2 Nursing Puppies Available for Reservation!
We have active nursery litters currently nursing with mom. Reserve by sex and color now before individual puppy selection opens at 6 weeks of age.
Meet the Sires & Dams
Since 2005, our dogs have been more than breeding stock—they are treasured family members living on our property in Yuba City with daily human interaction and spacious outdoor grounds. Click any card to explore their full profiles and certified clearances.
Active Stud Dogs (The Boys)
Click any sire to view pedigree, health clearances, and stud service info.
Breeding Dams (The Girls)
Click any dam to view maternal genetics, temperament, and upcoming pairings.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon spotted a tennis ball right as the camera clicked! 🐶
Official Sterling Portrait in ProgressCinnamon
Sterling's Red Warrior Cinnamon
Galilea
Galilea was out in the field doing important Labrador business! 🌾
Official Sterling Portrait in ProgressGalilea
Sterling's Galilea
Comprehensive Puppy Care & Vaccination Protocol
We believe in providing the absolute strongest biological foundation before puppies transition into their new families. Our strict timeline exceeds standard commercial standards:
Neo-Par High-Titer Vaccine
Specially formulated to override maternal antibodies and protect against parvovirus during the critical vulnerability window.
1-DAPPv Core 5-Way Vaccine
First multi-pathogen immunization protecting against Distemper, Adenovirus types 1 & 2, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Core Booster & Microchipping
Second 1-DAPPv immunization booster and permanent ISO microchipping completed prior to puppy selection and go-home day.
Starter Package & Lifetime Support
Puppy departs with mama scent blanket, health records, 30-day Trupanion pet insurance, written health guarantee, and lifetime guidance. Families pre-order Life's Abundance food online once assigned (on-site bags available if not pre-ordered in advance).
Sterling Adventures Of Blazing Ava (“Ava”)
Raised under our strict nutrition, early neurological stimulation, and vaccination timeline.
Ready to Welcome a Sterling Labrador?
Reservations are processed in the order deposits are received. Total puppy price is $3,500 with a $200 deposit to secure your selection.
Submit Application & Deposit
Fill out the puppy application and submit the $200 deposit to lock in your priority selection timestamp.
Pick Order & Growth Updates
Receive photo and video updates as the litter grows. Puppy selection takes place in deposit order.
Welcome Home at 8 Weeks
Take home your fully vaccinated, microchipped puppy with comprehensive starter pack, 30-day Trupanion pet insurance, and written health guarantee.