I have been, done all those things. These days I have maybe two litters a year mostly because having puppies around makes me happy. I get calls from people who have bought labs from us in the past. Our kennel has been around since 1946. We've breed lots of FC/AFC and even NFC Massy Sassy Boots, the last Field Champion was F/C AFC Wild Bil Double or Nothin. Most of the dogs we sell now go to huntin homes and people who just want the best lab they can get. Its a pretty good life.
If they are building kennels, Mason fence has by far the best kennel panels, they are pretty spendy but nothing else even comes close to the quality and durability. Check them out. Good luck