Below you will read some testimonies of people that have purchased a puppy from Zarate Labradors!
All of these are true statements and not one word was added to their testimony.
We thank each and every one of you for keeping us updated on how your puppy has grown and developed over the years!
All of these are true statements and not one word was added to their testimony.
We thank each and every one of you for keeping us updated on how your puppy has grown and developed over the years!
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Zarate Labradors are not only amazing breeders but also an amazing family that cares very deeply about their mission of breeding the best family Labradors possible. They have a long line of excellent litters of health happy beautiful dogs. We have had many many Labs but Daisy and Lucy are the happiest, sweetest and healthiest dogs we have ever owned.
Michael Burns.
Zarate Labradors are fantastic! We have two Puppies from Zarate and they are wonderful dogs. Michael truly cares about the breeding to ensure all dogs are healthy and have wonderful dispositions. He is also available to answer questions. He is one of very few breeders who let me visit prior to selection to check out his facilities, since I live out of state. Highly recommend this very responsible breeder.
Nonie Silver
The most amazing Labs!! four year old black Lab Luke and 14 week old Chocolate lab Indy! Healthy and very smart! Excellent Breeder. K.D.
I can’t say enough about how much we LOVE our Zarate Labrador, Obie. After losing our 14-year old chocolate lab in May of 2016, we had emptiness in our hearts and knew that we needed another fur baby to love. We wanted to find another companion, specifically an English Labrador retriever, to add to our family. A local woman, who had purchased a puppy a year previously, referred me to Zarate Labradors. Upon visiting the website and speaking with Michael, we learned that there was one black male puppy available in Shadow and Duke’s litter. I knew he was meant to be ours!
Obed “Obie” joined our family in July of 2016. Although we are 9.5 hours from Cedar Hills, Texas, working with Zarate Labradors was a very smooth process. They were very helpful in answering all of our questions and arranging the pick-up. They were very informative and kept us up to date with his growth and progress until we were able to bring him home. We have also stayed in touch since with updates on Obie. We could not be more pleased with Obie, all 105 lbs. of him. He is such a handsome boy! He has the beautiful build of his father, Duke and the irresistibly sweet face of her mother, Shadow. Obie has the most pleasant disposition. We enrolled him in a 6 week obedience program when he was 9 months old, and he responded very well to the training. He learned to “heel” and properly walk on a leash, he learned to “load up/kennel up” and he knows exactly what we are saying when we ask if he’s “hungry”, “ready to go”, or “want to go walk”. Obie is extremely playful – he loves playing ball and is an excellent swimmer. By the time he was only three months old, he was jumping off the side of the pool playing fetch. Keeping Obie out of the water became a challenge! He enjoys just being with us, doing whatever we are doing. He likes riding along while we run errands, he goes to the school carline, he even goes to work with my husband from time to time. He just wants to be close…sometimes that’s watching my daughter play dolls and other times its supervising yardwork, snuggling during a movie, or curling up on the ottoman during the evening news.
To say Obie is a “great dog” is simply an understatement. He isn’t just a dog at all, he’s a member of our family. Thank you Zarate Labradors!
Hailey Gulledge.
After I lost my last Labrador, I extensively researched breeders before getting another Lab. When I came across Zarate Labradors, I knew I had found my breeder. They had the “look” , temperament and history of great lineage. Michael Z. answered all my questions before and after the sale. He was very patient and kind. You can tell how much he loves this breed. He is truly a responsible breeder who is interested in improving and sustaining the integrity of this breed. My boy, Hopper, is wicked smart and extremely trainable as well as affectionate and loyal. I get compliments all the time on my handsome boy. He has a calm disposition and has brought me such joy. He plays well with other dogs and loves kids. After two years without a lab, I feel like my house is a home again. My heart is once again full. Worth every penny. Thank you Zarate Labradors for trusting me to raise one of yours. He is an absolute joyful companion and I am so blessed to call him mine. Hilary Keahey
We have 2 adorable yellow labs from Zarate Labradors. We will never go anywhere else for another puppy. They are 2 of the most well behaved, smart, and living dogs. I highly recommend Zarate Labradors for anyone looking to add a 4 legged member to their family.Tami Griess
We are so happy we found ZARATE Labradors to adopt our now 2 year old lab, Bluebelle. She is an absolute joy! She is clever and quick, strong and athletic, with great reflexes. She is an amazing swimmer and loves a good run. We love seeing her thrive and enjoy life! Michael has been so great to work with all along, and has always responded to any questions with helpful, friendly, advice. His love for each dog he raises is very apparent. I would definitely adopt another lab through ZARATE Labradors. They are the best!
Lisa M.
I traveled to Texas a year and a half ago to choose my yellow lab. Boy, that was a difficult moment. Two adorable labs looking at me and wagging their tails. I finally chose Harry. He has been such a joy! I will never forget Michael telling me that Harry will want to be close! He is such a “Velcro” dog, we laughingly say. Loves to snuggle and be right with me. He is also very handsome! Have loved this experience of having a new member in our family.
Gaye Hagan
We have two girls from Zarate Labs. We first got Layla 6 years ago when we lost one of our two girls. We didn’t want Shiloh (not from Zarate) to be alone and sought out Zarate Labs. Layla has been a joy to our family. Three years later, we lost our Shiloh and, again, we went searching for a friend for Layla. However, we are too old to start with a new puppy. It wouldn’t be fair to the baby. When I spoke with Mike, he offered Shadow to us as he was retiring her as a working girl. Shadow (black) is the grandmother of our Layla (white). We’ve had Shadow for 3 years now and the two of them are tight as can be. We’re so thankful to Mike for letting us love Shadow in addition to Layla.
Linda Knox
We got a yellow (white) lab from them 2 years ago. He has been the BEST dog.
Roger Williams
We love our Monkey girl. Could not be happier with Michael Zarate! He clearly love and takes wonderful care is his beautiful English labs. Would get another one from him another one in a heartbeat 💗
Kate CJ
Would definitely recommend Zarate for anyone looking to buy a beautiful puppy!
Dawnelle
We are so happy that we chose Zarate Labradors as our breeder for our beautiful “white” lab, Layla Grace. We lost a beloved family member in February, leaving a huge hole in our hearts. Although Savannah could never be replaced, Layla has thoroughly charmed us. We couldn’t imagine our family without her.
Layla (born January 31, 2018 to Angel and Pisco) has proven to be quite the character and really keeps us laughing. Her playfulness has also brought new life and joy into our other lab, Shiloh. She is 10 years old and was clearly suffering depression after losing her best friend for her entire life. Now, she and Layla run and play for hours and then cuddle up to nap together.
We were so pleased with the Zarate home environment. The puppies all had good dispositions. Layla’s sire, Pisco, is so beautiful and loving with his puppies. He’s very patient and has such a sweet temperament. After Angel’s litter was born, the Zarate website posted weekly photos so we could watch them grow.
Layla is 6 months old now and everyone that sees her remarks on her beauty. She has been spayed and will stay our little puppy forever.
Zarate Labradors produces healthy, strong, smart, and beautiful dogs. We highly recommend them as breeders.
Linda Knox.
My sweet girl Bentley was the best graduation present a girl could ever ask for! I came across Zarate Labradors’ website and instantly fell in love with the look of the labs in the Zarate family - big, strong, healthy dogs. Every communication between us and the Zarate family was always kind and prompt as well! I wasn’t sure how I was going to pick out my girl, but Bentley came right up to me and it was meant to be ever since. Potty training and learning tricks came second nature and she hasn’t had an accident since 10 weeks. Bentley gets along so well with my 13 year old Bichon and never meets a stranger. It’s so comforting knowing that other people can bring their dogs over and I never have to worry that Bentley will snap at or bite at both the other owner and dogs. She’s always up for adventures and travels like a dream. She truly is the best dog, and I’m so thankful I found Zarate Labradors to bring us together!
Emily Waters :)
Zarate Family,
First, we would like to say thank you for allowing us to bring Harvey into our family. The day Harvey was born we were so excited. I even wrote "It's A Boy!" on our calendar. The fact of knowing we wouldn't miss a week of watching him grow, eat, or play was the best! It made us feel like we didn't have to wait eight weeks to see him. I've spent so much time searching for my dream dog and then I found Zarate Labrador's. You've taken the best photos one could ever have of puppies. All of your dogs are beautiful with very nice, thick, and shinny coats. All the puppies came out so fat, CUTE, and healthy. Everywhere we go someone tells us how beautiful he is or ask where he came from. I become very excited about sharing my story and your website information hoping Zarate family can make another family happy as much as you have made ours.
Thank You Zarate Family for bringing extra joy into our lives!
The Harden Family
