We are very pleased with Sadie, and she has met our expectations. She is very attentive and observant. These traits started early in her life. As we worked with her, she responded and based on that, she was ready to attend the UKC test hunts. She accomplished her SHR title in two weekends. The photo is of Sadie, her ribbons, and her UKC title. As I have stated, she is easy to train, eager to learn, and loving to all. When we talk to her, she will tilt her head and listen intently. With her abilities and loving nature, Sadie will have a great future.
Wayne and Betty Magee
Mendenhall, Ms
Roux & Cher - July, 2006
Yvonne,
This is just to update you on Sadie. Wayne and I ran her in the Season Hunt Test in Pineville, La. She passed both tests. She received her HR title at the North La. Hunt Test. She has passed every test that she has entered thus far. She is a lovely and wonderful pet, but she is also all business when it comes to hunting and hunt test. We plan to enter Sadie in the Finished hunt tests this Fall. I have included photos of Sadie at the test site where she earned her HR title.
Wayne and Betty Magee
Mendenhall, Ms
Roux & Cher - July, 2006
Yvonne,
I really do not know which is the most AWESOME, the wonderful
experience we had with YOU before she was born, the many many
pictures and updates given to us before we got her OR could it
possibly be receiving the most REGAL, BEAUTIFUL, SWEET
puppy in the whole world named "GRACE".
Thank you so much for all of the above!
Priscilla and Jimmy
Decatur, Texas
Roux & Cher - September, 2007
Dear Yvonne,
It is so hard to believe our little "GRACE" is now 7 months old. As
you can see, she gets more beautiful each day. We had her first official
portraits done in April and we just had to share with everyone....We
will send more real soon.
Thanks,
Priscilla and Jimmy
Decatur, Texas
Roux & Cher - September, 2007
Yvonne, we couldn’t be more delighted with our new puppy. His name is Ben, in honor of his grandfather. Ben is the forth Lab to be raised in our family. We are by no means Lab experts, but our experience has at least taught us what to look for, and this puppy is it. I’m amazed at his intelligence and personality to say nothing of his good looks. I think the picture speaks for itself. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have a puppy from the Roux and Cher pairing. Our vet is very complimentary of the pup too.
We would also like to thank you, Yvonne, for your courtesy and professionalism as a breeder. The weekly photo’s and updates were very special to us. Thank you. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to offer our highest recommendation.
Sincerely,
Joey, DeDe, and Emma Key
St. Amant, LA
Roux & Cher - September, 2007
Hi Yvonne,
Well, we finally got around to sending you a picture of Maggie and the girls. She has quickly become a part of the family. Maggie is really growing in size and intelligence, and as of today as an 8 week old puppy, she weighs 15 lbs and 4 oz. She is highly intelligent and calm. Not only is she already housebroken, she is learning to master the sit and heel commands as well. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a high quality chocolate labrador to get in touch with Yvonne Redell at Bayou Labradors. Yvonne is a very knowledgeable breeder and is intent on keeping her clients happy with their purchase. Her dogs have the conformation and pedigrees necessary to become field trial champions, hunting retreivers, or just excellent companions. We hope to achieve all of the above with Maggie. We are very satisfied with our puppy, and we highly recommend Bayou Labradors.
Thanks,
The Deshotel's
Ville Platte, LA
Sonny & Coco - November, 2007
Hi
Yvonne,
I just thought you would like to see how your wonderful puppy is
doing. Maggie is 11&1/2 weeks old today and she weighs 27 pounds. She is
doing fantastic. I think she would rather retrieve than eat. She is doing
simple double marks and loves the water. We are so proud of her & everyone
who see's her thinks that she is beautiful. She will also shake your hand
if you like. She is very intelligent. She likes to ride the 4 wheeler
also. She keeps all of us entertained while she learns new things
everyday. I am sending you a few pictures of her that we took today. Hope
you enjoy them.
Robert Deshotel
Ville Platte, LA
Sonny & Coco - November, 2007
Here are pictures of our boy Ryder. He has a calm disposition, is very independent - yet affectionate and is socializing well with our 3 1/2 year old female chocolate lab Odgie. He is very intelligent, already housebroken and eager to retrieve and swim. We highly recommend Bayou Labradors, the breeding is obviously excellent. We feel lucky to have one of Roux's great pups. Yvonne has been a pleasure to work with, giving us the exact puppy we wanted in temperament and personality which is priceless – we live in Upstate New York and trusted Yvonne to find the right dog for our home and we are more than satisfied.
I have to tell you that my vet went on quite a bit about how beautiful he is and that he showed good breeding and they see a lot of dogs. Also some guy saw him and asked if he could breed him to his female Lab. I was like dude, he is only 10 weeks old, you have to be kidding. I don't think so.
He is a traffic stopper that's for sure. More of his personality is coming out and he is becoming really attached to me yet he is never afraid to be left alone. He is really special.
Lori and Flick
Hudson Valley, New York
Roux & Cher - September, 2007
I am very happy with Abby. When we got home, she got out of the truck
and ran around exploring, then I took her back to the ditch we have that goes
to the river and she bailed in w/o any second thoughts. I was amazed how
she took to the water. I cant thank you enough, I still cant believe this is
happening. The whole experience of getting this puppy has been great. You were very
considerate, nice and helpful. The puppy is beautiful and I'm sure she
will make a good hunting companion and friend. Thanks for everything and
I will send you pictures.
Thank you so much,
Josh
Sonny & Lucy - May, 2006
These Chocolate Labs are the most beautiful lab pups I've ever seen. I've had
the pleasure of owning and purchasing other dogs from breeders and this was a
very enjoyable experience. I appreciated the patience with picking out the
puppy. It took me two visits to decide which puppy to take home because there
were so many quality pups to choose from. (I'm glad I got there early). A
great breeder who puts a lot of effort in assuring that she has the best quality
labs around. If Gracie grows up to be half the retriever that she is beautiful I
think there will be another champion to add to the line."
Laurie Miller
Sonny & Lucy - May, 2006
I am so glad I
bought this beautiful Chocolate Labrador. I was looking for a female lab with
champion bloodline and I found her. Her name is Deja Marie and she is very
spoiled. I would recommend if anyone is looking for a great Labrador look no
further than Bayou Labradors.
Kevin Porche' Jr.
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Sonny & Lucy - May, 2006
Yvonne is a highly qualified and experienced breeder of labs. We have been so
pleased with our dog Riley. She is extremely healthy, happy, smart and loving
to our kids, family and friends. She is energetic and funny to watch as well.
She likes to swim in our pool, fetch her toys, and sit on our laps when
prompted. She was very easy to train, because she is naturally smart. Do not
hesitate to purchase lab puppies from Yvonne. She helped us with information
about what Riley would need in her puppy months, and has called us from time to
time just to check up on her!!! We've purchased AKC registered dogs in the past,
but the breeders never took the time with us as Yvonne has. We are beyond satisfied.
David and Jennifer Phillips
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Sonny & Lucy - October, 2005
I was looking for a female Chocolate Labrador when a hunting friend recommended Bayou Labradors and Yvonne Redell. The first time I went to see the litter of puppies, I really didn’t know which one I wanted because they were all so beautiful. I paid my deposit on the pick of the litter for a female. I kept noticing one male puppy that was exploring the yard by itself. I liked that he was independent of the others. Too bad it was a male because I was searching for a female. The second time I went to see the puppies I became more attached to the male and the male puppy became attached to me. I really wanted a female. I changed my mind and bought the male puppy and named him Cocoa. He has a beautiful, dark chocolate coat and a gorgeous head. He is very large for his age, he weighs 50 lbs at 4 months old. I can’t believe that when I got him at 7 weeks old, he was already housebroken and kennel trained. He has a great disposition and is very smart and obedient
I am disabled in a wheelchair and he will be my companion for many years to come. I was so excited about my male puppy, that went back to Bayou Labradors and bought a female from their next litter. I named her Momme Subella. I go to the St. Bernard Veterinary Clinic, they say that my 2 puppies are the highest quality Labradors they have seen in many years. Buying my puppies from Bayou Labradors is the best thing I ever did.
Shane
Callais
Violet, Louisiana
Roux & Cher - July, 2006
So many times in life we make decisions and then wonder...."now why did I do that?" After spending a week with my new lab puppy, Scarlett, I know exactly why! Because the love and tenderness that this beautiful animal brings to our house is joyously overwhelming. She is so smart and so sweet...one can only wonder how a pillar of beauty can exist in such troubled times. This is not only a testament to Scarlett but also to her breeder, Yvonne. I have never been inclined to purchase a dog until one day when a little chocolate puppy came into our lives. He was homeless. We took him in and named him Bruno. He was so wonderful that I immediately thought about getting a second. I started looking on the Internet and lucky for me, I found Yvonne. This would be my first experience actually picking out a pup and paying for it, so I was optimistically cautious. But after I first spoke to Yvonne on the phone I knew immediately that I was speaking to a woman that loves her animals far more than money. I knew there and then that I would be making the 5 hour trek over the weekend to pick up my pup. My daughters and I were greeted graciously. Having a clue about my inexperience with champion dogs, Yvonne spent a good part of her afternoon sharing stories and practical experience tips that helped greatly. She was very organized, detailed and thorough. She had uncommon patience with both me and my children. Scarlett is only 9 weeks old and practically house trained and kennel trained. She is a work of art! Already, truly a champion at her tender age. We will be life long buddies! If you are considering a chocolate lab pup...please do not hesitate to call Yvonne....you will never ask yourself..."now why did I do that?"
Daria Chase
West Monroe, LA
Roux & Cher - July, 2006
Beaux is a gorgeous and well-mannered lab puppy. We truly enjoy having him
as part of our family. He is a great family pet as well as enthusiastic
hunter. At four months of age he is already mastered obedience skills and is
a quick learner. The best part about Beaux is that he is a joy to have in
the house. He is so well behaved and not a day goes by he doesn’t make us
laugh. I credit Yvonne for putting so much time and effort into her pups,
her dedication is why we have such a terrific dog now. We would not hesitate
on purchasing another puppy from this outstanding breeder. She goes the
extra mile to make sure the right puppy goes to the right family and in our
case, she hit the nail on the head-Beaux is everything we were looking for
in a puppy
Mark and Christa Bird
Roux & Cher - July, 2006
Here are a few picks of Gunner at 8 months old. He is one of the best labs I
have ever owned. He trained very easy compared to some that I have had. He
picked up his first bird at 4 1/2 months old and just keeps getting better. He
has also retrieved four doubles. To date he has retrieved 267 birds. AWESOME
is all I can say for him at under a year old. Also Gunner gets complimented a
lot about how pretty and well mannered he is. It was a pleasure doing business
with you and will tell others about the quality of your dogs.
Thanks,
Kevin Duvic
Sonny & Lucy - May, 2006
Hey Yvonne,
Things are going well with Harley. He started with a pro trainer about 2 weeks
ago. He was already doing well with obedience and retrieving before I took him
there. I’m working very closely with the trainer, our plans are to start him
in AKC and UKC hunt test in March. When the Grand Hunt Test was in Georgia in
the fall, I drove down and met Ronnie, Connie, Bill Autrey and of course Roux.
Here is a picture of Ronnie, Roux, Harley and myself. In the Spring when he
gets his first ribbon, I will send you a picture.
Jeff Mann
Atlanta, Georgia
Roux & Cher - July, 2006
This puppy was given to me as a graduation gift. We are extremely pleased
with our new addition to the house. Coco is a wonderful puppy and we think
that she will grow up to be even better. Coco has a fun and loving personality
and she fits perfectly in our lives. Yvonne was a great person to deal with
because she truly cares for the puppies. She helped us with everything we
needed to know to help this lab succeed in the future. She kept us informed
about the puppies frequently and we would have no problems buying another dog
from her. We can't thank her enough for her help.
Thank you,
Jeremy and Lauren
Sonny & Lucy - April, 2007
Here
is a picture of Sugar from November. She is currently at a trainer and is doing remarkably well. She has only been there 9 weeks and he is already introducing her to
hand signals. I will be making my first hunt with her this weekend, I can not tell
you how excited I am for that. My plan is to leave her with the trainer
thru May and she will be fully trained and ready for next hunting season. Of
course we miss not having her at home, but we look forward to many
great years with her at home and in the field. I will send you more pictures from our hunt this weekend next week.
Jeff Pruitt
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Sonny & Lucy - April, 2007
Things are going well with Sugar. She has been a great addition to our family.
She
is very smart, playful and has a great personality. It is easy to see that she
has a very good genetic makeup.
Sugar
absolutely love’s our 5yr old son Peyton, when ever she sees him the party is
on. Sugar also love our 6 month old son Sawyer, she just licks his face as he
laughs.
When
she is not playing with the kids, she can always be found by or in the pool.
She loves to swim!
We
have started some light obedience with her and she already comprehends the
commands sit & stay. Sugar also shows a strong interest in retrieving; I can
not wait until she gets a little older.
Yvonne was great to deal with and you can really see how much she cares for
these puppies.
The
next time I or someone I know is looking for a top quality Chocolate Labrador;
I will send them to Bayou Labradors and Yvonne.
Thank you,
Jeff, Tasha, Peyton
& Sawyer Pruitt
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Sonny & Lucy - April, 2007
I
am beyond impressed with the professionalism and attentiveness of Yvonne
Redell of Bayou Labradors. From the first time I contacted Yvonne about
possibly obtaining a chocolate Labrador from her she was enthusiastic and very
helpful. She kept me informed with updates of my pup's mother, Lucy
Marie's, health even before my puppy was born. I received a congratulations
phone call and pictures when my puppy was born. After that I received
e-mails showing me what milestones my pup had reached (the swimming lessons
were my favorite). Now about my Lab, Lillian The Brave. She is alert,
intelligent, fearless, gentle, affectionate and beautiful. My vet was so
impressed with her during our first visit she showered her with compliments.
She said, "What an excellent coat she has and such a sound body for being so
young (8 weeks)! Oh she is gorgeous. I'm amazed by how alert she
is. She has
such a calm temperament. She is a quality Labrador!" I was bursting with
pride. We get the same reaction from everyone who meets Lilly. I can tell you
that having her brings my family such happiness. Lilly is playful yet gentle
and active yet very obedient. Yvonne Redell has made it possible for my family
to have the right dog for us and made it a pleasant and smooth transition for
us all. I would highly recommend Bayou Labradors to anyone looking for quality
and beauty in a chocolate Labrador.
Renea and Ernest Fanguy
Marrero, Louisiana
Sonny & Lucy - April, 2007
Hi Yvonne,
Thought I would send a picture of Jackson . He is 15 weeks old in this picture. Matt is very pleased with him. He is very obedient for his age. He’s very quite and observant. We are all very fond of him.
Kay Raney
Shreveport, Louisiana
Sonny & Coco - November, 2007
Yvonne,
We wanted to write to let you know how wonderful our lives have been with our new addition, Tully. Your weekly pictures and emails were so helpful as we waited for our puppy. Every week we grew more and more excited and couldn't wait to bring him home. Though flying him home was an option, the 10 hour drive from Florida was more than worth it to be able to bring Tully home with us. He was a perfect angel the whole trip back, sleeping often and never having an accident in the car.
It didn't take very long at all to housebreak him, which people still cannot believe. I attribute part of that to your early use of a kennel, which made the transition home into his kennel here relatively seamless. He knew early on how to signal us and let us know when he needed something. He learned sit and lay down commands very easily and is eager to learn more. Our vet complimented us on a beautiful pup and said that he believe the breeder did a great job in getting us a well bred, physically and emotionally sound puppy. We couldn't agree more. He is a lover of all humans and other dogs alike. He's a beautiful puppy who gets more and more handsome every day. We look forward to our lives with him.
Thank you so much for your professionalism throughout the process. You have given us such a wonderful puppy who will undoubtedly make us happy for a very long time. We have already recommended you to a family member looking for a chocolate lab and will recommend you again.
After writing this letter to you it seemed a little long but we just can't help bragging about you and our boy.
Sincerely,
Crystal Hargis and Chris Mason
Clearwater, Florida
Sonny & Coco - November, 2007
Yvonne
--
Our new puppy "Kona" is awesome. Her fine breeding shows in her looks and smarts. It has been just over one week since we took her home. In that time she is already house trained, kennel trained, and can sit, come, stay. She will also retrieve already which is amazing. Her personality is perfect. She loves to play but when she is not playing, she is as calm as she can be. My kids can't get enough of her and she is already part of the family.
I want to thank you again for everything. You were great. We have been singing your praises. You are obviously top notch and it showed from the first time we spoke.
Ken St. Pe'
Lafayette, Louisiana
Sonny & Belle - January 2008
Kona is one of the best things to come into my life. She is so much fun and full of energy all of the time. We have always had Labs but Kona is by far the smartest one we have ever had. When I first got her she was potty trained. She got along great with my other dogs. I even have a rabbit that runs the house and they were best friends from the start. I have received numerous compliments from people on how gorgeous she is and how well behaved she is.
I always recommend Bayou Labradors, you were great from the start. The website was very helpful because I could look at the puppies from the time they were born up until when I got Kona. You were very helpful throughout the whole process and always answered my questions. I loved the fact that you wanted to know who was buying one of your babies and to make sure they went to a good home.
Stephanie Smith
Metairie, Louisiana
Sonny & Lucy - April, 2007
Here are a few pictures of Max. He's working well,
fetching and retrieving in the yard already. He is sitting and
working on stay and never did poop in the house! His vet said
he's a gorgeous chocolate. Other than chewing up everything in
the house (chew toys included!), everything is going well.
I'll send more pics as he gets a bit older.
Mike Venable
Anchorage, Alaska
Sonny & Belle - January 2008
Here are some pictures of my beautiful Lab I purchased from you in July of 2006 she is the most wonderful dog I have ever owned. Her father is Rising Son "Sonny" and her mother is Lucy Marie and she was born on May 7th 2006.
Her name is Bayou Lafourche Daisy. I am still trying to talk my wife into purchasing another one for her to have a companion but she says one in the house is enough. Have a nice day and I do hope to have many joyful years with her.
Jason Adams
Sonny & Lucy - May, 2006
Yvonne,
We all enjoyed our visit with you today, the boys were amazed they didn't stop talking about you and all the pups. Bryce decided to name the puppy Sadie Belle after her mother Belle. She earned an "A" on her trip home. We had to stop in Kenner to let Bryce's nanny see our new addition.........she was amazed how beautiful she is! Sadie slept until we got into Eunice when she had to meet the rest of the humans in her life. Our golden, Cody, is so excited with her in the house also. She curled up next to him and fell fast asleep. Needless to say she is a big hit over here and we love her. Thank you for making our experience so easy and for making us a part of everything. Now it will be our turn to send updated pictures for you to see. Bryce was asking if we would ever talk to you again, I promised him we will make it a point to keep in touch. Some people sell animals for the money only, you are a special person that has her heart into her work.
Thanks a Million for everything!
Natalie and Bryce
Eunice, Louisiana
Sonny & Belle - January 2008
Yvonne,
This is our daughter Cresson with Scout at 4 months old. She is the best dog we have ever owned! Every time we
take her out to the park people comment on what a beautiful, well-mannered puppy she is. She has already mastered heel, sit and stay. She is so easy-going that she gets along well with our other two dogs, despite THEIR very different temperaments. My husband, Mark, is looking forward to taking her hunting this fall. I promise to be better about keeping in touch and will definitely send photos when she goes on her first hunt.
Many blessings,
Valerie Skinner
Colleyville, Texas
Sonny & Belle - January 2008
Yvonne,
Thank you so much for your professionalism throughout the process. You have given us such a wonderful puppy who will undoubtedly make us a great hunting and field trail dog. You were very helpful throughout the whole process and always answered my questions. I highly recommend Bayou Labradors. We feel lucky to have one of Roux's great pups. You have been a pleasure to work with, giving us the exact puppy we wanted in temperament and personality. We have already recommended you to a friend looking for a chocolate lab and will recommend you again. The first day home with Roux, named after his dad, we had him doing simple retrieves in the yard. He is an excellent learner. He keeps all of us entertained while he learns new things everyday. I will send you pictures of him later and keep you up dated as he progresses in his training.
Thanks again,
Wayne and Hilda Labry
Lafayette, Louisiana
Roux & Cher - May, 2008
Dear Yvonne,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us throughout the puppy process. From start to finish, we've appreciated your ongoing attentiveness, compassion, and dedication to the care of the pups and finding good homes for them. It is truly your calling! We've been so impressed by your commitment, and thank you for always being there to answer our questions. I know your group of dogs and pups are special because of you and your loving and knowledgeable care.
We can't say enough about our new pup Sierra. We are amazed by her intelligence, and everyone comments on what a beauty she is. She's already a great swimmer, too. We are so looking forward to watching her grow up.
We'll definitely keep in touch. It's been great fun getting to know you and Bayou Labradors -- You run a very special organization, one that we would recommend to anyone. We feel very fortunate to have found you.
All the best,
Ryan and Elizabeth Siamas
San Francisco, California
Roux and Cher - May 22, 2008
I can't begin to explain the happiness and satisfaction I have gotten from my experience and dealings with Yvonne. The amount of care and attention to detail she puts forth with each person and each pup amazes me. If I had to go back and play the waiting game all over again I would! In two days he was in the local bayou making double blind retrieves! Strong, Intelligent and Sound are the best three words to describe Yvonne's dogs. I couldn't be happier with my decision. Thanks again!
P.S. We call him PRIME
Timmy Cassidy
Jennings La.
Roux and Cher - May 22, 2008
Dear Yvonne,
I can't say enough good things about you and my experience with Bayou Labradors. I've never experienced a puppy so smart, birdy, and well behaved at only 11 weeks. She's a retrieving machine after only two days. The vet was amazed how good she was for her first check up saying she was 1 in a 100 as far as lab puppies go. Thanks for everything! My family and I can't thank you enough for "Cajun Roux's Pretty Remi". We'll be sending pictures of her and all her ducks she brings in for me.
P.S. I'll be sending everyone I know your way for lab puppies.
Sincerely,
Shaun Hannan
Roux and Cher - May 22, 2008
Hey Mrs. Yvonne,
Just wanted to say that we are very pleased with our puppy. I went back and forth on several names and none seemed to fit. My wife and I were looking at him one afternoon and we decided he definitely looked like a "SONNY" (hope you don't mind). He is and has been an EXTREMELY intelligent, obedient, and gentle puppy. I started training him pretty early with the Water Dog book and he's doing well. It's almost like he just knows what to do....good genetics I guess. I think he'll make a really good dog & hunting buddy. My 22 month old son, William, really likes him and is usually standing by the door when I get home in the afternoon waiting to go outside to feed him. I have had a lot of people (especially my Vet) tell me that Sonny is one of the best looking Chocolate Labs they've ever seen. So far, he's not been sick and seems to be healthy. I'll send you some recent pictures of him soon. If anyone wants a reference you can give them my email.
Thanks,
Jonas Daugereaux
Crowley, Louisiana
Sonny and Belle - January, 2008
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