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Labrador Retriever breeders are a dime a dozen in many parts of the United States, which can make finding a puppy incredibly easy. However, finding a healthy puppy from a reputable breeder with proven dogs is rare. If you’re in the market for a Labrador Retriever puppy in Arizona, these are the top breeders for you to check out first to find the perfect puppy for your home.
The 5 Labrador Retriever Breeders in Arizona
1. Graves Labradors
Surprise, Arizona
Graves Labradors breeds AKC-registered Labradors and does not inbreed or line breed their dogs, preventing genetic issues caused by inbreeding. Their dogs are English Labradors and old breeding lines, maximizing genetic diversity and ensuring health. All breeding dogs are health tested and puppies are seen by a veterinarian before going to new homes.
Their puppies are raised in the home with doggy door training. They are socialized to children and other dogs, as well as being exposed to loud noises.
2. Daisy Mountain Labs
Phoenix, Arizona
Daisy Mountain Labs health tests all breeding dogs, including OFA testing on elbows and hips. This breeder was a Certified Veterinary Technician for 15 years, so she has plenty of experience in the veterinary field. All puppies come with a health guarantee, ensuring you get the healthiest pup possible. They have been breeding Labradors since 2007 and all puppies are exposed to children and other animals, including horses. They may also have swimming experience when they go to their new homes. All puppies are examined by a veterinarian before going to new homes, and they receive some of their first vaccines, a microchip, and deworming.
3. My Lab Puppies
Gilbert, Arizona
My Lab Puppies is a unique breeder in that they purpose breed for therapy and service dog work. All of their breeding dogs are either therapy or service dogs, or they have achieved their Canine Good Citizen certification through the AKC. They are also health tested to ensure they will produce healthy pups. Their puppies all go through their puppy program, which involves prenatal care and early introductions to a variety of sensations. This program also allows you to bond with your new puppy and get them used to your scent.
4. Chiricahua Retrievers
Phoenix, Arizona
Chiricahua Retrievers is a breeder that has been breeding for upwards of 30 years and breeds AKC Labrador and Golden Retrievers. All of their breeding dogs are either show champions or field trial winners in their pedigrees, ensuring they are breeding high quality dogs. All pups are raised underfoot around people, ensuring they are well socialized when they go to new homes. They can ship puppies anywhere in the US, including Hawaii and Alaska, and can ship to Canada as well.
5. Zona Labradors
Tempe, Arizona
Zona Labradors focuses on breeding for family pets and service and therapy dogs. All breeding dogs are health tested and have OFA hip and elbow clearance. All puppies are vet checked before going to new homes and are raised underfoot in the breeder’s home, ensuring you get a well-socialized puppy. When your puppy goes home, it will already have the early stages of bell training before house training gets started.
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