Almost Like Home Services Boarding and Breeding
Meet the breeder
I'm Laurie H., the breeder behind Almost Like Home Services Boarding and Breeding located in Delavan, WI. We are a small family business on a 10 acre farm who breed just one dog at a time so we can give one on one time as much as needed! We train the pups from the beginning and provide a curriculum of stimulation so they become well adjusted. I'm an RN and past Vet Tech so healthcare is high in priority.
Q. & A. with Laurie
Why did you start breeding?
My love of dogs and my medical background was a no brainer. I have great family and friend support for assisting with pups and the best vet for providing excellent care and advise.What makes your program special?
The 24-hour attention I provide to the pups, as well as the early training procedures, make the pups more desirable. The parents have been chosen for temperament, physical and genetic status, and overall personalities prior to paring for the optimal puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Laurie
Laurie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $200 refundable deposit and $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are the same price. The price includes first vet check, first vaccinations, microchip, dewclaws. Limited registration unless approved for full. Litters will be AKC registerable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laurie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Laurie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Laurie directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laurie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Delavan, WI
4328 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
4285 miles away
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More about Laurie
Laurie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Laurie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Laurie’s links
Laurie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Almost Like Home Services Boarding and Breeding meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Mama Mia, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Mama Mia
Mama Mia is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurie decided to make her part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Almost Like Home Services Boarding and Breeding reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Profile, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
