You should check with Todd at Arrowhead Kennels near Waterloo, IA. Great trainer and has some pups from time to time. He can probably put you in touch with a number of reputable breeders if he doesn’t have one. He has a website if you google it. Good luck!
My wife and I got our pup from hayshaker labs out of marshall mn. You’ll notice that all of their labs are stocky and low to the ground. They are all solid brick shaped dogs. We love our little pooch.
http://www.hayshakerlabs.com/index.htm
Drew
Our dog came from Labs Unlimited. Jerry Sather runs a great operation. Let him know Francis referred you to him. 
Our dog, Sadie has been fantastic. Our next dog will come from Jerry.
Good luck.
One of the most renouned successful breaders in the area is Cashman Kennels out of Elko/New Market. Can’t go wrong. http://www.cashmankennels.com
countryview kennels. its up north of holdingford mn. near cedar lake. the have all colors of labs and labrpoodles. happy wiyh my chocolate lab from there. i think there website is countryviewkennels.com.
this a great site to look for litters on. a lot of the best breeders in the country post on here, and by far the best training community out there.
http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=31
just make sure whoever you go with, the sire and dam have all of the proper health clearances, pup comes with a health guarantee, references. And do your research on the blood lines, so you can get what you’re looking for in a dog.
I would stay away from any “backyard breeders” or craigslist/newspaper type listings.
Yes, the cost of a well bred dog can be expensive, but it is the least expensive portion that dog will ever cost you, so don’t skimp on it. get a healthy dog, from proven, healthy lines. You won’t regret it down the road.
If you have any specific questions, let me know, and i’ll try to help.
StuWest on this forum is a great resource too, he has been breeding and training dogs for quite a while now.
I had to drive all the way to Huron, SD for this guy, and he has been worth every penny.
and remember, it doesn’t matter how much you spend on a dog, if you don’t do the proper training, it will never amount to the field dog you hope for. They will never “learn it on their own”…
I second Cashman kennels. Have hunted behind several of his stud dogs several times in Canada. Wonderful personalities and not overly high strung. Friend has two of his dogs and are both great in the field and in the house. Also right in your back yard. Plenty of hunting titles. Also are pointing labs. Tell him Geoff from Canada recommended you. I am a vet and my next dog will come from his his lines.
Any quesions let me know. I would recommend meeting both parents before buying and also make sure all health screening has been done. Will pay more up front but often save money later and frustration later.
If not a few good hunting dogs are coming through humane societys and dogs looking for homes due to the tough economy.
Good luck
Geoffrey
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