We bought Diesel (black lab puppy) from East Lane Kennel in May 2012. I thought Carol was great. As a matter of fact, that's why I made the appointment in the first place. This is our first puppy (our older dog was a rescue). I found most breeders I contacted to be pompous. Carol was very accommodating. Our puppy Diesel is AWESOME!!! He is healthy, handsome, both playful & cuddly, very smart, and growing like a weed. I waited until we had 2 vet visits before writing this review, so as not to be misleading. Check East Lane Kennel out for yourself, and go with your gut. I gave East Lane Kennel and Carol 5 stars, because our puppy is 5 stars!!!