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Welcome to Brown Dog Acres – Home of Premier Chocolate Labrador Hunting Dogs in Northwest Iowa
At Brown Dog Acres, we’re passionate about producing elite hunting companions with the drive, intelligence, and temperament to excel in the field and at home. Located in the heart of Northwest Iowa, our focus is on chocolate Labrador Retrievers bred for performance, trainability, and a strong desire to retrieve.
Whether you're looking for a reliable partner in the duck blind, a steady upland dog, or a pup with the potential for hunt tests and titles, our dogs are built for it all. With proven bloodlines, championship-level titles, and a commitment to quality over quantity, we raise Labs that are as eager in the field as they are loyal by your side.
Explore our site to learn more about our dogs, upcoming litters, and what sets us apart. From cornfields to cattails — we breed for the hunter’s lifestyle.
Meet Remi – HRCH Champion & Master Hunter
Remi is a powerhouse chocolate Labrador Retriever with the heart of a champion and the instincts of a seasoned hunter. Holding both his HRCH (Hunting Retriever Champion) and AKC Master Hunter titles, Remi is the total package: drive, discipline, and undeniable talent in the field.
Whether he’s cutting through icy water on a waterfowl retrieve or quartering expertly through upland cover, Remi hunts with precision, passion, and a rock-solid nose. His steady temperament, quick learning, and relentless work ethic make him not only a top-tier hunting companion but also a joy to train and handle.
HRCH Brown Dog Acres Gotta Have Faith MH
HRCH Brown Dog Acres Gotta Have Faith MH
Faith – AKC Master Hunter & Proven Producer
Faith is a driven, intelligent, and beautifully built chocolate Lab who lives up to her name every time she hits the field. An AKC Master Hunter and an HRCH (Hunting Retriever Champion), Faith brings precision, heart, and unwavering focus whether she’s breaking ice for ducks or cutting through CRP in pursuit of late-season pheasants.
Her natural marking ability, trainability, and bird sense make her a standout in both waterfowl and upland hunting — and a joy to handle. She's got the grit for long retrieves and the discipline to sit steady no matter the weather or chaos in the blind.
Beyond her talent in the field, Faith is also a proven dam, having had one exceptional litter. She passes on her calm temperament, bird drive, and strong retrieving genetics, making her pups promising companions for both serious hunters and active families.
Balanced, biddable, and built for the hunt — Faith is everything you could ask for in a female Lab.
Brown Dog Acres Thank God for Grace
Brown Dog Acres Thank God for Grace
Introducing Grace– The Next Star on the Master Hunt Test Circuit
Get ready for Grace, the rising star who’s poised to make her mark in the AKC Master Hunt Test Circuit this spring. With a sharp mind, steady demeanor, and a natural drive, she’s following in the footsteps of her legendary father, 4xGMPR HRCH Waterman Creeks Taking Command MH- a “cool customer” who’s never rattled under pressure.
Whether she’s diving into icy waters for waterfowl or charging through thick cover in search of upland game, Grace hunts with precision and grace. Her intelligence, steadiness, and strong work ethic make her an exciting prospect for both the field and hunt tests alike.
Grace has already proven herself as a capable hunting partner, and she’s also a proud mother, having raised one exceptional litter of puppies. Her calm temperament and keen instincts are traits she’s passed down, and we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in the years to come.
Focused, driven, and with a legacy to uphold, Grace is a true hunter’s dog — and the future looks bright.
Princess Charlotte of Horse Lake SH
Princess Charlotte of Horse Lake SH
Meet Lottie – A True Field Pro and Proven Mother
Lottie is a seasoned chocolate Labrador Retriever with a heart for the hunt and a passion for work. With years of experience under her belt, she’s proven in the field as a reliable and steady performer for both waterfowl and pheasants. Her keen nose and sharp marking ability make her a standout in the blind and on upland hunts alike.
With two Master Hunter passes to her name, Lottie’s skill in handling difficult retrieves, in tough conditions, speaks for itself. Her work ethic is unwavering, whether it's tracking down waterfowl in the marsh or pushing through thick cover for upland birds. She’s a true “get it done” dog.
Beyond her success in the field, Lottie is also a proven producer, having raised four litters of puppies. Her pups inherit her remarkable drive, intelligence, and field skills, making them highly sought after by hunters and dog enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re in the field or at home, Lottie is the perfect balance of hard-working hunter and loving companion.
Champion Bloodlines, Proven Hunters – Upcoming Litters of AKC Master Hunter Chocolate Labs
We are excited to announce that our AKC Master Hunter titled chocolate Labrador females are expecting litters of puppies that are sure to be exceptional companions for serious hunters and families alike. These female Labs have proven themselves in the field, with top-tier skills in both waterfowl hunting and upland bird work. Their drive, intelligence, and calm, steady demeanor make them the perfect hunting partners, whether you're pursuing ducks on a cold morning or flushing pheasants in the fields.
Beyond their impressive skills in the field, these dams are outstanding mothers. They are nurturing and attentive, and their pups inherit their calm temperament, high drive, and love for work. If you're looking for a future hunting companion or a versatile dog for any active lifestyle, these puppies will be ready to take on the challenge.
Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming litters, and don't miss your chance to reserve a pup from some of the best hunting Labs around.
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