Build the bondBest for hands-on owners
Puppies
Begin at eight weeks and shape every habit, routine, and hunting foundation together.
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- Most involvement
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- The full journey
Ace's Retrievers
Breeding & Training Elite Hunting Retrievers for Nearly 30 Years
Welcome to Aces Retrievers, a family-owned kennel breeding exceptional dogs from imported working UK lines for nearly 30 years. We prioritize superior health, outstanding trainability, and a genuine passion for work in every puppy. Above all, we take great pride in carefully matching the exact dog to the exact family, ensuring a lifelong bond and perfect fit for your home.
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Find Your Perfect Retriever
From promising puppies to fully trained hunting companions, our dogs cover a wide variety of demands. Feel free to reach out if you think we may have what you're looking for.
Puppies
Excellence is our goal! Blacks, reds and all shades of yellows
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Started Dogs
Known Nation wide for our started dogs • Custom Options Available
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Finished Dogs
Imported from the UK through 1 contact for 20 years • Sessions and Tutorial Videos to Help Transition Your Dog
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SIRES/DAMS
Carefully selected to produce top shelf UK Labradors
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Training Programs
With 60 combined years of knowledge we may have the program that fits your dog
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Built on experience
Nearly 30 years matching exceptional dogs with the people they were meant for.
Find your match
The right dog isn't the most trained. It's the one that fits your life.
Tell us how you live, hunt, and spend your time. We'll help you choose the right age, training level, and temperament—without overselling you on a dog you don't need.
29Years of experience
500+Dogs placed
USANationwide support
Three paths. One right fit.
Start where your time, experience, and goals align.
Build the bondMost popular
Skip the puppy stageBest balance of bond + head start
Started Dogs
Bring home a young dog with manners and a training foundation, then make the partnership your own.
- Time
- Moderate involvement
- You gain
- A proven foundation
Ready nowBest for immediate capability
Finished Dogs
Step into a polished companion or working partnership with transition coaching from our team.
- Time
- Fastest transition
- You gain
- A ready partner
Still not sure which path fits?
Compare every option in plain language, including timing, training, and investment.
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Want to Foster a Service Dog?
We're always looking for caring, dedicated families to help raise and shape our service dogs in training. Fostering is a meaningful way to make a real difference in someone's life — and yours.
All Levels Welcome
From puppies to advanced training fosters
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Guidance and resources every step of the way
Life-Changing Impact
Help train a dog that will change a life
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from puppy buyers, hunters, and service-dog families.
Where are you located and what areas do you serve?
Ace's Retrievers is based in Kiln, Mississippi. We serve clients all over Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, and ship dogs anywhere in the continental United States.
What breeds of Labrador Retrievers do you offer?
We specialize in UK Labrador Retrievers — known for calm temperament, biddability, and natural retrieving instinct — in black, yellow, and chocolate. Our lines are imported from one trusted UK breeder we've worked with for over 20 years.
How much does a puppy or trained dog cost?
Pricing varies by program. Puppies start around the standard market rate for premium UK Labs, and trained started and finished dogs are priced based on the level of training completed. Contact us directly for a current price sheet and availability.
Do you ship dogs out of state?
Yes. We regularly ship dogs throughout the continental United States. We coordinate ground transport with trusted partners or arrange flight nanny service depending on your location and the dog's age. Shipping costs are quoted at time of purchase.
What's the difference between a started dog and a finished dog?
A started dog has solid obedience and basic retrieving foundations — sit, here, heel, kennel, and retrieving to hand on land and water. A finished dog is fully gun-dog trained: blind retrieves, hand signals, multiple marks, steady to shot and fall, and ready to hunt waterfowl or upland.
Are your breeding dogs health tested?
Yes. All our sires and dams are OFA-certified for hips and elbows, eye-cleared (CERF), and DNA-tested for genetic conditions common to Labradors including EIC, CNM, and PRA. We only breed dogs that pass full health clearances.
How do I reserve a puppy from an upcoming litter?
Contact us by phone or through our website to be added to the waiting list for a planned litter. A deposit secures your pick-of-litter spot. We'll match each puppy to your goals — hunting, service work, or family companion — based on temperament evaluations done at 7 weeks.
Do you train dogs that I already own?
Yes. We accept client dogs for our full range of training programs — basic obedience, gun-dog training, and advanced finishing. See our Training page or fill out the client intake form to get started.