Testimonials

I wanted a male black lab puppy, full of personality, a calm temperament, but specifically a dog that would just suit me. Many websites offered such a dog but there was something about Lewtrenchard Labradors that told me this would be the one. I picked Jake up at 8 weeks old and he has proved to be everything I wanted in a dog. He is indeed calm, patient, loving, obedient, easy to train, alert, VERY funny and handsome too!!

My experience with Jo Metherell has been one of mutual trust and ease. I was a first time dog-owner and very much appreciated all the help I was given when I came to pick Jake up. I still contact Jo to this day for no other reason than to show him off!!

Like everyone else who has had a puppy from the Lewtrenchard litters I would only recommend Jo...EVERY time!!

We started looking for a labrador in November 2008. My husband was in the Falkland's on a tour. We both looked at different sites, but Dave found Lewtrenchard Labradors. He found the site very useful and also found out that they had a litter due in the New Year. We both wanted a male labrador so he put us on the waiting list.

The next thing I knew, I received a call from Jo Metherell. Jo was very helpful, it felt like I knew Jo for years, that's how nice she was. I was so excited I rang Dave. In January Jo let us know that Marley had given birth to the puppies. Barney was born on New Year's day. Jo was really good and sent us pictures of mother and puppies each week and let us know if there were any problems.

We were invited to see them when they were 5 weeks old, but due to the weather we could not.
On the 21st February 2009 we went to choose and take Barney home. It was really hard because they were all so lovely, but in the end we choose him. Barney travelled really well and slept the whole 2 hours back to Wiltshire.

Barney has just celebrated his first birthday, he has been a joy to have and we get a lot of good comments. I must say he is very handsome!
I would recommend anyone who wants a puppy to Jo.
Many thanks Jo.

We chose Rebel for a family dog from one of Jo's litters. He's a great dog, now a year old, with good manners, and willingness to be trained. He's friendly with other dogs and people, which is important for us as we have holiday cottages, people coming and going all the time. He's bright, and truly handsome. We couldn't wish for a better bred dog, and he is an essential part of the family.

Jo's help and advice was much appreciated.

Lita and Paul Wood
Coombe Farm, Nr Launceston.

'Lewtrenchard Captivation' our beautiful 'Roxy' to us, pictured on her 1st birthday, now 29 months old, Roxy has brought us hours and hours of fun and laughter, always wanting to please, always happy to see and greet us. We heard about Jo and her beautiful puppies through a friend whose parents had recently had a puppy from Jo, my son and myself wanted to surprise my partner, Roger with a Labrador puppy for his birthday in April 2006.

Early February 2006, I contacted Jo asking about her puppies, Jo told me she was expecting Brandy a chocolate bitch to give birth to her puppies early March 2006, they would be ready in April (perfect) Jo kept us informed on Brandy's progress, we had requested a 'black dog', when the puppies arrived on the 4th March 2006 Jo phoned to say they had arrived, 6 chocolate puppies and only 1 black a bitch, we were still very interested. Jo invited us to visit the puppies when old enough, there was NO pressure on us to have her, she was so beautiful we could not wait to collect her. We collected her on 22nd April and as you can see she is beautiful, she loves her tummy to be rubbed and will do anything you ask for a treat! Roxy is very special to our family, it would not be the same without her. We would and have recommended Jo and her Lewtrenchard Labradors to others wanting a Labrador, Jo is very helpful and is always on the end of the phone to help or give advice. We would not go anywhere else for our Labradors in the future.

Karen, Roger and Kyle. Plymouth

We lost our previous labrador, Bryn, in January 2006 aged almost 13 years. Although initially unable to contemplate a puppy soon found that there was a big gap in our lives that only a lab could fill. We embarked on a search for a puppy with a close pedigree to Bryn and, after many hours trawling the internet, we discovered Lewtrenchard Labradors where Agnes was expecting pups.

From our very first conversation with Jo we could tell how much she cared for her dogs and were extremely impressed with her professional yet warm and friendly approach. Jo kept in touch regularly once the pups were born including sending us photographs of Agnes with the pups at 1 day old and 1 week old. We visited Jo when the pups were 4 weeks old and had a superb time with the young bundles of fun and proud Mum Agnes. Jo introduced us to her other dogs and showed us around the kennels. The dogs were all extremely calm and friendly and everywhere was immaculate. It was clearly obvious that all the dogs and pups were much loved and well cared for.

Eventually the day arrived to collect Henry (Lewtrenchard Dexter). As well as the Kennel Club certificate, Jo provided an information sheet and full contact details assuring us that she was only to happy to provide advice or support whenever necessary.

Henry is now 2 years 3 months and is absolutely wonderful. He is like Bryn in many ways (hates going out in the rain) - whilst different in just as many ways. He is very intelligent, calm, loving and wants to be everyone's friend.

I would have absolute confidence in recommending Jo to anyone looking for a top quality labrador who has had the best possible start in life—in my opinion, you could not do better.

Kevin, Teri & Bethan (Caerphilly, South Wales)

Like our son James we purchased a Labrador pup from Jo Metherall in August 2007. From the very start we found Jo very helpful and caring of her dogs - both the adults and the pups.

We were really impressed with the cleanliness and accommodation for the dogs; also, the unlimited information and support she was prepared to give us made the purchase of our dog so much easier and gave us peace of mind. Our dog is called Ruby and we couldn't be more thrilled with her - she is a perfect labrador, both in shape and temperament with a lovely glossy coat.

We can thoroughly recommend Jo as a breeder and know that she will give you all the help you need to look after your proposed purchase of one of her puppies.

Barbara and John, DORSET.

We collected Kipper from Jo Metherell in July 2006. Kipper is a wonderful family dog. She has a calm temperament and is very gentle with babies and children, and although she makes other people feel special she is a loyal friend. Kipper was easy to house train and quick to learn the basic commands, suggesting she is an intelligent dog that wants to please.

Johnny and Rebecca Coburn

We purchased a labrador from Jo in August 2007 and have been so thrilled with the outcome of the pup. After finding Jo on the internet, I rang her to find out more and instantly I got the impression of how caring and professional she was.

When we picked up the pup she gave us a family tree of the breeding and that then confirmed that every care had been taken to make sure the breed stayed strong and healthy. The help and advice from Jo was second to none and still to this day she is very interested in how Jess is getting on.

Our pup, Jess, is a perfect labrador shape and in my eyes how a gun dog of this breed should look. We really can't say anymore about how pleased we are with Jess, and Jo for being such a careul breeder.

We would strongly recommend Jo to anyone who is thinking of purchasing a pedigree labrador.

James & Tanya, Dorset

I cannot believe that nearly a year has passed since we brought Dougal home. Dougal has grown into a fit, alert and healthy dog, he made himself at home from the very first day he arrived, and we have never looked back. He is an absolute joy and has brought so much fun and love to our family. Everywhere we go we are complimented on his coat, his temperament and his shape, people just want to take him home!

We just want to say a massive thank-you to Jo for the work that she put into bringing the pups on, and for the help and information that she gave us.

I certainly would have no hesitation in recommending Lewtrenchard Labradors to any of my friends or family or indeed a return visit for ourselves one day in the future.

Catherine, Mark & Emily Carter

We bought Harley from one of Agnes's litters back in 2006, He has been a fantastic addition to our family and we could not hope for a better family pet. We left the selection of him to Jo as when presented with a squirming mass of beautiful black puppies we were in danger of leaving with a car full of them! Jo selected Harley for us based on his nature and he is a wonderful pet for us with young children.

The only downside I can think of with Harley is that we are unable to go anywhere without people making a fuss of him and telling us how handsome he is!

We can not recommend Jo highly enough, she provided friendly and excellent service and more importantly she breeds and cares for her dogs in a wonderful manner and superb conditions.

Nick, Belinda, Jake and Joe Moore.