News at Grove British Lab Kennel
- Litter#7 (Dezi X Knox) – takehome will be June 2nd.
- Litter#8 (Kady X Mickey) – takehome will be June 9th.
- Litter#9 (Gracie X Knox) – takehome will be June 16th.
Update: 4/16/2023
- Litter#9 (Gracie X Knox) – 4 females, 4 males – SOLD OUT – one female co-ownership opportunity.
- Litter#8 (Kady X Mickey) – 6 females, 2 males – SOLD OUT
Update: 3/31/2023
- Litter#7 (Dezi X Knox) born – 6 females, 1 male – SOLD OUT
- Unfortunately the Ruby X Maxx pairing (bred AI in January) did not take. Ruby will NOT be having any spring 2023 puppies.
- We have completed our breeding plans for spring. Below is the updated spring 2023 schedule.
- The 3 final litters that we added will all have June takehomes.
- We typically don’t have new litters scheduled for takehomes over the summer months.
- Until we know actual litter sizes, we are accepting 2 new female deposits and 5 new male deposits.
PROJECTIONS/PLANS Spring 2023 | Approx Date | Approx Takehome |
Litter#6 (Dakota X Knox) – 5 females, 4 males – litter has been placed | Bred December 2022 | March 31st |
Litter#7 (Dezi X Knox) – 6 females, 1 male – SOLD OUT | Bred February 2023 | Early June 2023 |
Litter#8 (Kady X Mickey) – 6 females, 2 males – SOLD OUT | Bred February 2023 | Mid June 2023 |
Litter#9 (Gracie X Knox) – 4 females, 4 males – SOLD OUT – one female co-ownership opportunity. | Bred February 2023 | Late June 2023 |
*** Now is the time to get in deposits for Spring and Fall 2023 litters. Some are already reserving spots for Winter/Spring 2024. Litters can be spoken for anywhere from 4-8 months in advance. A deposit is used to reserve your spot on the selection list. |
Update: 3/7/2023
- New website pictures and pedigree link have been added under the Dam Tab for new female Gracie.
- New website pictures and pedigree like have been added under the Dam Tab for new female Dezi.
- Dakota pups are all doing well on soft puppy kibble. Weaning process is going well.
- Dakota pups have all been reserved with families on our deposit list.
- Adding two new litters to the spring schedule.
- New pairing at end of February between Kady X Mickey.
- New pairing at end of February between Gracie X Knox.
- Expecting puppies in late-April.
- Projected takehomes would be mid-June for these 2 litters.
- Dakota x Knox litter arrived on February 7th.
- 5 females and 4 males.
- Dew claws have been removed. Everyone doing well.
Update: 2/7/2023
- Adding a new litter to the spring schedule. New pairing this week between Dezi X Knox. Expecting puppies in mid-April.
- Projected takehome would be early June.
- Dezi is a new female. Sweet temperament. Definitely a snuggler. Blockier build and darker fox red color. Pictures will be coming soon to the website.
Update: 1/15/2023
- We have completed the pairings for our first 2 spring litters.
- Dakota X Knox – breeding completed in mid-December. Expecting puppies in mid-February.
- Ruby X Maxx – breeding completed in mid-January. Expecting puppies in mid-March.
- We also started the genetic, eye, hip and elbow testing for two new females in early January. Things look great so far. Waiting for final results to return.
- Beginning to publish upcoming litters for the New Year 2023.
- Even though we have fewer puppies going to new homes during this time, it is the period where pairings and breedings begin to happen for our upcoming spring litters.
- We are projecting spring litters for the late-March to June timeframes.
- We typically don’t have new litters scheduled for takehomes over the summer months.
PROJECTIONS/PLANS 2023 | Approx Date | Approx Takehome |
Litter#6 (Dakota X Knox) | Bred December 2022 | Late March-early April 2023 |
Litter#7 (Ruby X Maxx) | Bred January 2023 | Late April – early May 2023 |
*** By the end of February 2023 we should have a better idea on projected Spring 2023 schedule. Now is the time to get in deposits for Spring and Fall 2023 litters. Some are already reserving spots for Winter/Spring 2024. Litters can be spoken for anywhere from 4-8 months in advance. A deposit is used to reserve your spot on the selection list.
This list will be updated as we have new litters to announce for 2023. |
- Ginger X Maxx pups selection/takehome was Saturday, January 7th
- Congrats new puppy owners!!
- See Facebook for updated posts (videos and pictures) of the litters.
Update: 12/9/2022
- Another busy day. Penny X Jackson pups selection/takehome was Friday, December 9th.
- Lucy X Dash’s one pup will also be going to his forever home tomorrow.
- Congrats new puppy owners!!
Update: 11/12/2022
- Another busy day. Shelbey X Chase pups selection/takehome was Saturday, November 12th.
- 7 female pups and 2 male pups made it to their forever homes.
- Congrats new puppy owners!!
Update: 11/4/2022
- Kinni X Jackson pups selection/takehome was Friday, November 4th.
- 5 female pups and 3 male pups made it to their forever homes.
- Congrats new puppy owners!!
Update: 10/21/2022
- Lots of activity at the kennel recently. We have been busy with 2 new litters since the last posting. Plus lots of dew claws appointments for the new pups. In early November the first 2 fall litters will be heading to new homes. Kinni pups selection/takehome is Friday, November 4th. Shelbey pup selection/takehome is on Saturday, Nov 12th.
- Lucy delivery was on Monday, October 17th. After having big litters of 10 and 11 pups in the past, she delivered a small litter – 1 male pup.
- Penny delivery was the next day, Tuesday, October 18th. She delivered a litter of 6 pups – 3 males and 3 females. So between the two litters we have a higher percentage of males to offer this time.
- We will be sending both Lucy’s and Penny’s pups home on Friday, December 9th.
- We shared this info earlier on Facebook, but the Kady x Mickey breeding did not take. So Kady will not be having puppies in 2022.
- We are open to doing two co-ownership opportunities for a free female puppy during our 2022-2023 breeding season. The dog would become part of our breeding program at the age of 2. If interested in finding out more, please fill out the website Puppy Inquiry page with your details and comment about your interest in co-ownership. Likely timeframes for these pups would be Nov 2022 and May 2023.
Update: 09/28/2022
- Shelbey had her pups on 9/24/22. 7 females and 2 males. All fox reds. Pictures and videos will be getting posted on our Facebook page. Pup takehomes will likely be Nov 12th.
- With the larger litters so far, we are able to take 4 new male deposits, and 3 new female deposits. Please fill out the Puppy Inquiry form on the website to provide us your details and desired timeframes and desired male/female choice. All selections are based on the order that we receive the $300 deposit for puppy reservation.
Update: 09/22/2022
Update: 08/23/2022
Expected Litter # (FALL 2022 – SPRING 2023) | Litter already bred | Projected Takehome |
Litter #1 (Kinni X Jackson) SOLD OUT | Bred on July 16 | November 4, 2022 |
Litter #2 (Shelbey X Chase) SOLD OUT | Bred on July 26 | November 12, 2022 |
Litter#3 (Lucy X Dash) SOLD OUT | Bred on August 17 | December 9, 2022 |
Litter#4 (Penny X Jackson) SOLD OUT | Bred on August 21 | December 9, 2022 |
Litter#5 (Ginger X Maxx) SOLD OUT | Bred September 15 | January 6, 2023 |
PROJECTIONS/PLANS 2023 | Approx Date | Approx Takehome |
Litter#6 (Dakota X Knox) | Bred December 2022 | April 2023 |
Litter#7 (Ruby X Maxx) | Bred January 2023 | May 2023 |
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*** By the end of February 2023 we should have a better idea on projected Spring 2023 schedule. Now is the time to get in deposits for Spring and Fall 2023 litters. Some are already reserving spots for Winter/Spring 2024. Litters can be spoken for anywhere from 4-8 months in advance. A deposit is used to reserve your spot on the selection list. |
Update: 08/01/2022
- We are open to doing two more co-ownership opportunities for a free female puppy during our 2022-2023 breeding season. The dog would become part of our breeding program at the age of 2. If interested in finding out more, please fill out the website Puppy Inquiry page with your details and comment about your interest in co-ownership.
Update: 07/31/2022
- We have completed the first 2 pairings for our fall litters:
- Kinni X Jackson – Fox Red Pups – Due Sept 15 – Takehomes around Nov 4, 2022
- Shelbey X Chase – Fox Red Pups – Due Sept 26 – Projected takehomes around Nov 18, 2022
- We are expecting to have 1-2 additional litters going to new homes in 2022. We will publish more details as the pairings happen over the next 2-6 weeks.
Update: 05/01/2022
- We are open to doing one more co-ownership opportunity for a free female puppy in 2022. The dog would become part of our breeding program at the age of 2. If interested in finding out more, please fill out the website Puppy Inquiry page with your details and comment about your interest in co-ownership. COMPLETED.
- Ruby puppies went to their new homes on Friday, April 8.
- Holly puppies went to their new homes on Friday, April 15.
- Kinni puppies went to their new homes on Friday, April 22.
- Lucy puppies are now fully weaned. Lucy returned in late-April. Lucy puppies are scheduled for selection and takehome on Friday, May 13th.
- Planning for Fall 2022 litters will begin from July thru August. We will update the website as we have new pairings to announce.
- In January 2023, we will be having 2 new females. And 2 new males going through the testing process in March.
Update: 04/01/2022
- Between our 4 spring litters (Ruby, Holly, Kinni and Lucy) we have 1 or 2 male puppies available for new homes.
- Holly and Maxx had 9 puppies on February 22. 7 males and 2 females. Smaller litter size. We have completed matching deposits to puppies at the end of March.
- Kinni and Jackson had 10 puppies on March 4. 7 males and 3 females. We have completed matching deposits to puppies at the end of March.
- Lucy and Jackson had 6 puppies on March 19. 1 male and 5 females. We have completed matching deposits to puppies at the end of March.
- Josie puppies went to their new homes on Friday, March 18.
- Ruby puppies are now fully weaned. Ruby returned to mid-March. Ruby puppies are scheduled for selection and takehome on Friday, April 8.
- Holly puppies are now fully weaned. Holly went home last weekend. Holly puppies are scheduled for selection and takehome on Friday, April 15.
- Kinni puppies are going through the final stages of the weaning process. Expecting Kinni to return home in early April. Kinni puppies are scheduled for selection and takehome on Friday, April 22.
- Lucy puppies are growing quickly. Expecting to see their eyes and ears opening over the next week. Lucy puppies are scheduled for selection and takehome on Friday, May 13.
- Mickey Mighty Mascot has passed his eye test in March. Passed all the genetic testing as well. He will become part of the breeding program in Fall 2022.
- In January 2023, we will be having 3 new females and 2 new males going through the testing process.
Update: 02/15/2022
- Josie had 4 puppies on January 24. 3 males and 1 female. Smaller litter size. We will start matching deposits to puppies at the end of February.
- Ruby Gem had 8 puppies on February 12. 4 males and 4 females. Average litter size. We will start matching deposits to puppies at the end of February.
- We plan to bring Holly here on Saturday to get ready for a new litter. She is due later February.
- Dakota was due to have pups on February 19. She wasn’t showing much for signs, but we were hoping for maybe a small litter. But we aren’t expecting a litter from her this cycle. The breeding didn’t take.
- Kady Precious Sunshine has passed all of her genetic and OFA testing. She will become part of the breeding program in Fall 2022. She is a smaller female in the 40s-pound range.
- Ginger Moxie Delight has passed all of her genetic and OFA testing. She will become part of the breeding program in Fall 2022. She is a smaller female in the 40s-pound range.
- Mickey Mighty Mascot has passed all of his genetic and OFA testing. Just waiting on a March eye test. He will become part of the breeding program in Fall 2022.
- About this time next year, we will be having 3 new females and 2 new males going through the testing process.
Update: 01/21/2022
- Abby X Maxx puppies selection and takehomes happened on Jan 14th. All pups are in their new homes.
- Kinni was bred to Jackson on January 4th. Expecting pups around March 7, takehomes around April 29.
- Lucy was bred to Jackson on January 18th. Expecting pups around March 20, takehomes around May 13.
- Those 2 litters now complete the breedings for the spring litters. We have 1 litter going home in March, 4 litters going home in April and 1 litter in May. Next litters will be in the fall of 2022 (Oct/Nov).
- Josie is now at the kennel. She is expecting a new litter before the end of January.
- Ginger and Kady (future dams) have started their genetic and OFA testing. Waiting on results. Future pictures will be added to website.
- Mickey (future stud) has started his genetic and OFA testing. Waiting on results. Future pictures will be added to website.
Update: 01/20/2022
Deposit Acknowledged By:
(i.e. how far we are thru our waiting list) |
Expected Litter # | Litter already bred | Projected Takehome |
Jan 5 (Female) & March 10 (Male) | Litter #1 (Shelbey x Chase) | Bred on July 28 | November 12 |
Feb 7 (Female) & June 10 (Male) | Litter #2 (Dixie x Chase) | Bred on July 30 | November 19 |
Apr 22 (Female) & Sept 5 (Male) | Litter#3 (Zoey X Knox) | Bred on Sept 8 | December 31 |
June 9 (Female) & Oct 10 (Male) | Litter#4 (Abby x Maxx) | Bred on Sept 26 | January 14 |
Litter#5 (Josie x Knox) | Bred on Nov 22 | March 18 | |
Litter#6 (Ruby X Dash) | Bred on Dec 12 | April 8 | |
Dakota will NOT be having a litter | Litter#7 (Dakota X Dash) | Bred on Dec 20 | April 15 |
Litter#8 (Holly X Maxx) | Bred on Dec 24 | April 15 | |
Litter#9 (Kinni X Jackson) | Bred on Jan 4 | April 22 | |
Litter#10 (Lucy X Jackson) | Bred on Jan 18 | May 13 | |
Next projected litters will be for Fall 2022 | Already taking deposits | Oct/Nov 2022 | |
We are typically 4-8 months out on our dogs. |
Update: 12/27/2021
- Zoey X Knox puppies selection and takehome on Dec 31st. SOLD OUT
- Abby X Maxx puppies selection and takehome on Jan 14th. SOLD OUT
- Josie was bred to Knox on Nov 22nd. Expecting pups around Jan 23rd, takehomes around March 18th.
- Ruby bred to Dash. Expecting pups around Feb 13, with takehomes in early April.
- Dakota bred to Dash. Expecting pups around Feb 19, with takehomes in mid April.
- Holly bred to Maxx. Expecting pups around Feb 23, with takehomes in late mid April.
- Next 2 dogs that we are expecting to breed over the next 2 months are Kinni & Lucy. Pairings will be announced as they happen.
Update: 12/7/2021
- Shelbey X Chase puppies went to their new homes on Nov 12th.
- Dixie x Chase puppies went to their new homes on Nov 19th.
- Zoey X Knox has their puppies on Nov 8th. 5 females and 1 male.
- Abby X Maxx had their puppies on Nov 25th. 4 females and 4 males.
- Completed matching deposits to Zoey’s litter. December 31st takehome planned.
- Completed matching deposits to Abby’s litter. January 14th takehome planned.
- Josie was bred to Knox on Nov 22nd. Expecting pups around Jan 23rd, takehomes around March 18th.
- Next 3 dogs that we are expecting to breed over the next 2 months are Ruby, Lucy & Dakota. Pairings will be announced as they happen.
Update: 10/2/2021
- Dixie x Chase puppies arrived on September 26
- 5 females and 3 males – fox reds
- Dew claws were removed on September 30
- Expected selection and takehome date is Nov 19th.
- Follow our Facebook page for periodic video and picture updates on this litter.
- Matching existing deposits with this litter will begin when pups are 4 weeks old.
Update: 9/27/2021
- Shelbey x Chase puppies arrived on September 23
- 3 females and 2 males – fox reds
- Dew claws were removed on September 27
- Expected selection and takehome date is Nov 12th.
- Follow our Facebook page for periodic video and picture updates on this litter.
- Matching existing deposits with this litter will begin when pups are 4 weeks old.
Update: 9/26/2021
- Check out the Stud Page. New photos added for studs Maxx and Knox.
- We are planning for a September breeding between Abby and Maxx.
- We are expecting 4 new breedings during October and November: Josie, Penny, Lucy and Ruby. These will be part of our winter litters.
Update: 9/11/2021
- Shelbey and Chase were bred on July 27. Litter Due Date is September 26. Takehomes would be around November 12, 2021.
- Dixie and Chase were bred on July 29. Litter Due Date is September 28. Takehomes would be around November 19, 2021.
- Zoey and Knox were bred on Sept 8. Litter Due Date is November 9. Takehomes would be around December 31, 2021.
- Abby and Maxx were bred on Sept 26. Litter Due Date is November 26. Takehomes would be around January 14, 2022.
- We are still expecting to breed 1-2 more females which will deliver their puppies in late 2021.
Update: 07/26/2021
Deposit Acknowledged By: | Expected Litter # | Litter already bred | Projected Takehome |
Jan 5 (Female) & March 10 (Male) | Litter #1 (Shelbey x Chase) | Bred on July 28 | November 12 |
Feb 7 (Female) & June 10 (Male) | Litter #2 (Dixie x Chase) | Bred on July 30 | November 19 |
Apr 22 (Female) & Sept 5 (Male) | Litter#3 (Zoey X Knox) | Bred on Sept 8 | December 31 |
June 9 (Female) & Oct 10 (Male) | Litter#4 (Abby x Maxx) | Bred on Sept 26 | January 14 |
Litter#5 (Josie x Knox) | Bred on Nov 22 | March 18 | |
Litter#6 (Ruby X Dash) | Bred on Dec 12 | April 8 | |
Litter#7 (Dakota X Dash ) | Bred on Dec 20 | April 15 | |
Litter#8 (Holly X Maxx) | Bred on Dec 24 | April 16 | |
DATE | TIME |
Dec 31, 2021 | Noon-12:45PM |
For those still considering putting down a puppy deposit, we provide scheduled Open House opportunities for you to visit our kennel when we have puppies which are old enough to handle. Sometimes these are held towards the end of one of our puppy selection nights, so we want to respect those who have deposits in and are doing their puppy selections.
In all cases, we do ask that you call the kennel at 952-484-0112 to schedule a specific time for your visit. We want to avoid having too many people showing up at the same time. Plus we want to be available to answer any questions you might have.
The fall litters began about 4 weeks behind our projected schedule. But the females will be coming in quickly now.
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- #1 Shelbey X Chase: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting Nov 19 takehomes. SOLD OUT
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- #2 Dixie X Chase: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting Nov 20 takehomes. SOLD OUT
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- #3 Zoey x Knox: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting Dec 31 takehomes. SOLD OUT.
Winter 2022:
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- #4 Abby x Maxx: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting Jan 14 takehomes. SOLD OUT
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- #5 Josie X Knox: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting Mar 12 takehomes.
Spring 2022:
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- #6 Ruby x Dash: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting April 8 takehomes.
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- #7 Dakota x Dash: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting April 15 takehomes.
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- #8 Holly x Maxx: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Expecting April 16 takehomes.
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- Kinni & Lucy are the last 2 females we are projecting to be ready for spring. Updates will be given as we know them.
LAST YEAR : You can expect a similiar order for 2022. Spice is retired, and 2 new females (pictures coming as they past their testing) will be added this year.
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- #5 Penny & Foxx: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
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- Pups were born on December 12. Litter of 6 males and 4 females.
- Takehome on Feb 5. Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
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- #5 Penny & Foxx: Breeding completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
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- #6 Lucy & Jackson : Breeding Completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
- Pups were born on December 22. Litter of 5 males and 6 females.
- Takehome on Feb 12. Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
- #6 Lucy & Jackson : Breeding Completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
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- #7 Spice & Dash : Breeding Completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
- Pups were born on January 3. Litter of 2 males and 5 females.
- Takehome on Feb 24. Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
- #7 Spice & Dash : Breeding Completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
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- #8 Ruby & Dash: Breeding Completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
- Pups were born on January 5. Litter of 6 males and 4 females.
- Takehome on Feb 26. Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
- #8 Ruby & Dash: Breeding Completed. Fox reds. Litter delivered.
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- #9 Dixie & Foxx. Breeding Completed. Fox reds.
- Litter of 6 males and 1 females
- Takehome is April 2 Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
- #9 Dixie & Foxx. Breeding Completed. Fox reds.
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- #10 Dakota & Dash. Breeding CompAleted. Fox reds
- Litter of 3 males and 5 females
- Takehome is April 16. Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
- #11 Kinni & Foxx. Breeding Completed. Fox reds
- Litter of 5 males and 4 females.
- Takehome is April 23. Fox reds. SOLD OUT.
- #10 Dakota & Dash. Breeding CompAleted. Fox reds
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This will be the last of our spring litters in 2021. We typically don’t do a lot of breeding over the summer months.
- Currently taking $300 deposits to reserve pups in these litters.
- As of now, we are into late Fall 2021 and after with new deposits.
- New MALE deposits are being given priority based on our current deposit counts.
We go through annual kennel inspections with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. We have high ratings, and they have even used some of our procedures as recommendations to take back to other dog kennels.