Welcome To Our ​Westlane Life

Since 2008, we’ve been committed to breeding versatile, well-rounded Labrador Retrievers — champions in the ring, capable in field/performance events, and above all, are exceptional companions with outstanding temperaments (many of our Labs have gone on to serve as therapy and service dogs). We’re excited to share that we’ve also expanded our program to include Beagles! 
​At Westlane:​
  • We are dilute-free (meaning no Silvers or other fad colors that carry the dilute gene) and follow all breed standards set by the AKC (American Kennel Club), LRC (Labrador Retriever Club), and NBC (National Beagle Club)
  • We perform thorough health testing and genetic clearances on all breeding dogs.
​To learn more about our breeding program, please visit our Litters tab.
- Jessica Smith & Brittany Swanzy
(sisters)

Our 2025 News

  • Currently: Want a Westlane Puppy? Check our 2026 planned litters 
  • Currently: Drama & Memphis - *all spoken for* black & yellow born Nov 5th. 
  • November: UKC (4 Shows) in Corsicana, TX - Boogie finished her CH (and is now UKC CH Westlane's Get Down Tonight DN). Smudge debut and put points towards her CH. Our 3 littles, Bamm-Bamm, Hickey, and Paddles played in Novice Puppy - Both Bamm and Hickey went BOB/BOW 2x's each
  • November: Brandy & Vince - all chocolate born Sept 23rd (go home time Nov) - Our Keepers: Sway (White Boy) and Patsy (Blue Girl - who is living with co-breeder Julie at Duck River Labradors)
  • October: Miley & Famous born August 14th (go home time Oct) - 11 yellow puppies (6B/5G) - Our Keepers: Bamm-Bamm (Green Boy), Hickey (Teal Girl), and Paddles/Paddy (Purple Girl - who will be living with co-breeder Rebecca at River Retrievers)
  • October: Smudge goes WB both days at Sulphur Springs. Thank you to Ann, Dave, and Kris for showing her when we were not able to!
  • August: UKC (6 Shows) Longview, TX - Hoss picked up all 3 of his Competition Wins, achieveda all his points, and got a Group 2, a Group 3, and two Group 4s. He is now UKC CH Westlane's Big Country... Boogie knocked it out of the park for not showing in 1.5 years! She achieved 1/2 of her points needed and got a Group 3 as well.
  • August: Sister duo, Monroe & Boogie, go the distance and achieve their Dock Diving Novice titles at Stellar Canine!
  • August: Boomer goes BOSS in Canfield, OH under Breeder Judge: Starkey Green (Greenstone)
  • ​April: Team Boomer goes Reserve Best in Show at Greater Daytona DFA!
  • March: DFWLRC's Spring Specialty - Famous goes Best Bred-By and Monroe places in her Bred-By class after not showing for over a year!
  • February: Boomer takes BOS at Westminster!
  • January: Famous went Winners Dog for a 5pt Major in Miss!​.
  • January: Go team Boomer! He's now CH Gold status

Club Memberships & Affiliations