Interested in a Cactus Rose Labrador?
A step in the right direction to receiving a quality, well bred Labrador
Adding a new dog to your home is not a decision that should be taken lightly. The first step in the process is finding the breeder who is the ideal fit for you. The goal of this page is to provide you with a deeper understanding of who we are, how we do things, and what our goals are as breeders of quality English Style Labradors. Please take the time to vet us thoroughly and make sure that we are the ideal match for you before inquiring about one of our dogs. This page contains a plethora of important information.
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Meet the Breeders
Welcome to Cactus Rose Labradors! We’re Olivia and Kaden Laxson, the proud owners behind Cactus Rose Labradors. We’ve been together since high school, and over the years, we’ve built a life we love. We are now in Ratliff City, Oklahoma, and our new home sits on over 65 acres, including a stunning 10-acre lake, and is equipped with a dedicated space for our momma dogs and puppies. Our fast growing family is a big part of what makes our lives so special, and our five children are a crucial part of our puppy rearing process. And yes, you read that right! We currently have five little ones, all ages 5 and under, with our newest addition joining us in September of 2025! As a family, we cherish spending time outdoors, whether it's playing with our dogs, hunting, or enjoying the beauty of our land. We’re often seen in Crocs, covered in dog hair, and soaking up precious moments together. Our days start early and end late, but we wouldn’t change a thing. This is our dream life—spending quality time with our dogs, raising our children, and working hard to create a self-sufficient family homestead. If you ask us, every day is an opportunity to improve and make life even better.
I (Olivia) also assist Kaden with another family business, but raising and caring for our dogs and puppies is my full-time passion. This is not a side hobby; this is my dedication and focus. While many breeders balance a full-time job outside the home, I’m able to devote my time entirely to the dogs. This means I can give each puppy the individual attention and care they deserve, from the moment they are born until they head to their new homes. The first months of a puppy’s life are critical, and I ensure that each one gets hands-on care, not just left in a kennel until they’re old enough to leave. Because raising puppies isn’t our primary source of income, we’re able to keep our prices lower than many other breeders, without sacrificing the quality and attention each puppy receives. We truly believe in providing you with more than just a puppy—we give you a well-socialized, well-cared-for companion that’s been loved and nurtured from day one.
Thank you for considering Cactus Rose Labradors—we are truly blessed and excited to share our life and our puppies with you!
A look inside of Cactus Rose Labradors
At Cactus Rose Labradors, we are committed to bettering the breed. We strive to produce the best puppies possible, and in order to do so, you need strict breeding ethics and quality dogs from quality lineage. Below are the qualities we value most when planning each and every litter.
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Health: The well-being of our puppies is our highest priority. We firmly believe that healthy puppies start with healthy parents. A vital part of ensuring our puppies' health involves conducting comprehensive health tests on all our breeding dogs. We not only assess each dog's individual results, but also examine their pedigrees and the health history of their ancestors. By selecting dogs from lines with a solid track record of health testing, we believe we give our puppies the best chance possible at a healthy life. We take pride in going above and beyond the standard testing many Labrador breeders perform, and we are always eager to incorporate new testing methods as they become available. It is crucial for us that our puppies enjoy long, healthy lives with their forever families!
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Temperament: The hallmark of the Labrador breed is their temperament. When people think of a Labrador, they envision a joyful, friendly, and loyal companion. As preservation breeders, we are committed to breeding only dogs that possess the traditional Labrador temperament and ensuring that our puppies display the authentic personality traits of the breed. Through thoughtful selection of parent dogs in our breeding program and adherence to our established puppy-raising protocols, we consistently produce well-rounded, biddable, even-tempered puppies.
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Conformation: Every breed has a written breed standard that defines the perfect example of that specific breed. As enthusiasts of the Labrador Retriever breed, we are dedicated to producing dogs that are conformationally correct. Although each puppy from a litter will not be a show prospect, by breeding to the standard, we are consistently producing puppies that are conformationally correct. Even if a potential owner is not looking for a show puppy, conformation is VERY important! Making sure a puppy is balanced and structurally sound is vital for the longevity and quality of the puppy's life. Puppies that are structurally sound have many benefits, including healthier joints, increased athletic performance, and overall better lives. No QUALITY breeder disregards conformation when breeding, and we are dedicated to producing puppies that are sound not only mentally, but physically as well.
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Drive: The Labrador is a sporting breed. Therefore, an essential quality of the breed is the desire to RETRIEVE! While the Labrador is not meant to be a fire-breathing dragon of a retriever, they are still expected to possess the ability and desire to retrieve game efficiently. In order to stay true to the breeds intended purpose, we will NEVER keep a dog in our program that does not possess the drive to retrieve! However, an off switch in the house is something we believe is very important for a Labrador to possess, and we avidly breed for this quality in our program as well. We purposely select only dogs that show both drive in the field and calm, low energy in the house for our program, and this proves itself in the puppies we produce. You can expect a Cactus Rose puppy to be efficient in the field, and then cuddle up with you on the couch after the work is done.
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Versatility: The Labrador is the most popular dog breed for numerous reasons, with its versatility being the primary one! Labs are renowned for their ability to thrive in various roles, including service and therapy work, bomb and cadaver detection, police duties, upland and waterfowl hunting, shed hunting, dock diving, agility, and more! The possibilities are endless with a Labrador! As fanciers of this fantastic breed, we have devoted our lives to producing a dog that will excel at anything, ESPECIALLY being a beloved family companion.
What we believe sets us apart
At Cactus Rose, our work goes beyond business; it’s a true passion. We are dedicated to improving this breed with every litter we produce and genuinely care about both our puppy buyers and the well-being of our pups. Unlike many who breed for profit, we are driven by our love for the breed and our dream to create lifelong companions. Each puppy is not just a sale for us; they are future family members, hunting buddies, show dogs, service dogs, or lifelong friends. We invest countless hours getting to know puppy personally and believe it is our responsibility to ensure they go to the best homes. If we feel a family isn't the right, we will decline the placement, as our dogs are cherished members of our family, and we want them to be equally loved in their new homes. Our goal is to find the perfect match rather than simply making a sale.
