AboutUS

About Us --- updated 2004
         Integrity Farm , is located on a beautiful horse farm located in Southern NH. It is close to both Route 93 (exit 3, 4 or 5 in NH), as well as Route 495 in Haverhill MA (exit 51B). Ask us for more detailed directions if you wish to visit.
        Our human family consists of my husband Ken Sr. who owned an auto body shop with his brother for 21 years. The business belonged to their Dad before them, so it has been established for many years. I was a hairdresser until my wonderful animals just took over my life, leaving me no time for work away from home. My son Kenny Jr. is a student and is already driving. Boy, that came faster than I ever thought! I recently celebrated my 40th birthday and Ken Sr. & I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in September of 2004.
          At Integrity Farm we have been breeding quality animals since 1985. We started by breeding Lippitt Morgan horses, we raised and showed our stallion to 5 time grand champoin stallion and justin morgan winner . We produced 3 to 4 foals a year. I was also a founding member of the Lippitt morgan Breeders assoc. For many years now we have specialized in breeding only Labrador Retrievers. We breed from AKC parents who are OFA hip & elbow certified and have eye clearances. We believe in temperament, soundness and type.
        When I was a child, both my Mom & Dad raised, bred, and showed Afghan Hounds. For many years my Dad was president of the Greater Lowell Kennel Club with both of my parents very involved with dogs. My Mom helped run handling classes, was also a dog groomer and worked from our kennel at home. My brother Barry finished many of the family dogs with both American & Canadian titles. Our kennel was established in 1960 in Methuen, MA and was called Charman Kennels.
              My parents also bred and had Harness race horses, as well as pleasure-riding horses. I showed horses and was in the Methuen Mane Tamers 4-H program at a young age. As I got older, I belonged to the FFA (Future Farmers of America).
         I only tell you all this because people often ask, “How did you ever get started in all this??”
       Because I was raised with all these animals, it only seems natural that they are still a BIG part of my life. It is weird animals are what i would call a healthy addiction just not a good financial move, especially the horses. But once they are in your blood it is hard to live with out them.
                 I totally understand the ups and downs of breeding, that doesn't mean we have not been very discouraged or disappointed at times. I mean anything from pregnancy's not coming to term, the mothers dieing during a delivery the offspring dieing. I think I can really relate because I myself had 4 miscarriages. But always love to see if we have resulting offspring and if all goes well with the pregnancy love to see how the crosses we have chosen have played out that is very exciting for me. And Boy do I love seeing pictures as these animals mature it is such an incredible feeling.
     We take PRIDE in our dogs, their litters and also in our facilities. We hope that after visiting our site, you will feel like you know something about us and are comfortable working with us to own a future member of your family. Enjoy our web site.
*ALL Our Dogs are AKC Registered.
*ALL Our Breeding Dogs Have Eye Clearances from "Cerf”.
*ALL Of Our Breeding Dogs Have Hip And Elbow Clearances From "OFA".   *ALL Our Pups are Sold on an AKC Limited Registration & spay/neuter agreements.
         We are members of the following DOG organizations: 1. Labrador Retriever Club Of Greater Boston of which I am the Web Master
2. Merrimack Valley Kennel Club of which I am the web master- I am the Vice-President as well as the public education chairperson. I go to schools to teach pet safety. I also go to pet expos, pet adoption fairs and other dog events. I pass out AKC brochures.
3. New Hampshire Dog Breeders
I am also the web master for the Greater Lowell Kennel Club.

Our dogs are all AKC registered. We follow the American Kennel Club rules for record keeping and identification.

We occasionally have puppies available. We concentrate on producing good quality and easy-to-train dogs that become a family pet, show dog or hunting dog - all a lab can be! Our labrador retriever puppies are purebred and they are raised with much TLC and socialization to integrate easily into any lifestyle. Pups go home with their first set of shots & a NH health certificate. They are wormed before they leave our home.

Ken, Brenda and Kenny LaRoche
(603) 432-0811
*The fastest way to reach me is a detailed e-mail with your name & phone number on it. E-Mail me by clicking on the following address.                        integrityfarm@comcast.net